Bankless · Monday, August 31, 2026
Shahin Farshchi argues that while humanoid robots are a visible manifestation of robotics advancements, the future lies in specialized automation solutions tailored to specific tasks. He believes that a single robot designed for all tasks will be less effective than robots engineered for particular applications, citing the diverse forms of robots currently used in automotive and warehousing.
“I would argue that that is more of an economically driven argument, more so than a practical one.”
“The way I view the world and the way I view the opportunity is that specific applications are best suited to certain types of robotics and automation solutions.”
“And so it's my expectation that, those specific form factors will continue to proliferate alongside the humanoids, which will have their own place in the market.”