Humanoid robots take center stage at Silicon Valley summit, but skepticism remains
December 12, 2025
The commercial boom in artificial intelligence has sparked interest in humanoid robots. Venture capitalist Modar Alaoui, founder of the Humanoids Summit, gathered over 2,000 people, including top engineers from Disney and Google, to showcase technology and discuss the future of humanoids. Disney’s Olaf robot will roam Disneyland parks next year. Despite the excitement, skepticism remains about the timeline for general-purpose robots. Researchers at McKinsey & Company note around 50 companies worldwide are investing heavily in humanoid development.