Robots

Cosmos said:
So, the real reason why those robots appear so human in their interactions is because a human remotely speaks, hears and controls every movement of the robot (apart from the quiet amazing/"advanced" mechanics of movement, that add to the effect).

It is kinda ironic that the guy in the last video says, “So, the demo [of the robot] is of the mechanics, which is the most important part! I think, you know, we have the smarts and everything (as we can tell with ChatGPT and Grok) kinda figured out."
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Good catch!
 
As you might have seen, Musk tells us about the Optimus robot things like: “it can/will babysit your baby and/or child.“

Now, wait a minute. First of all, who in their right mind would allow such a robot to come anywhere close to their own children? And more extreme then that, babysit your baby/child? The answer is probably that there would be more people out there than we would think who would do such a thing.

Secondly, if babysitting involves any physical contact with the child, how on earth could anyone allow any kind of autonomous robot doing that to their children?

I mean, would you trust an autonomous robot to touch, let alone, hold or lift up a baby? I mean, even if you would build such a robot specifically for that task by MAKING SURE that no parts of their movements can physically/mechanically generate, in any way, mechanical forces that are strong enough to hurt the baby, who would do that?

I mean, just imagine, even if you have a robot build/designed exactly with that strikt mechanical LIMITATION in mind, could you trust it to not hurt the child? I don’t think so. Let’s say the robot has such a mechanical limitation build in, which by definition would involve very slow movements and a clear mechanical limit of physical grab force: so, the robot starts to grab the baby in that fashion (to change diapers, for example). But what happens then? I can imagine a myriad examples where probably even a force that is a lot weaker as that limit could seriously hurt the baby! And that isn’t even taking into account that the baby is a living being! So, what if the baby moves/behaves in unpredictable ways (who would have thought!!!) when the robot has it in his hands? A nightmare. Because then for example, the build in limitations that you need (namely, slowness and weak forces, for example) could be exactly the things that will hurt the child! The robot grabs the baby wrongly for example or the baby makes movements that require the robot to react VERY quickly and with a lot of force. But he is build to not be able to do that. Not to mention what psychological damage children must endure if a robot “takes care“ of them. I could go on for hours.

So, in summary, I think the only way you could ever make an autonomous robot “safely“ take “care“ of a baby/child is by VERY strictly building in the following limiting parameter: “NEVER touch a human being and/or living creature! NEVER!“

So, the only “safe“ and maybe worthwhile thing such a robot could do in that regard would be: to monitor the child 24/7 without touching it and calling a HUMAN for help as soon something needs to be done.

But then, the big question is: why would you need that robot in the first place besides that monitoring function? Wouldn’t it be far cheaper and safer to just buy/use a baby cam for example?

The other way “it could work out“ is by what we have just seen with the Optimus presentation: A HUMAN remotely controls the robot and every movement of it. But even then, would anybody trust a robot being able to physically handle a baby, remotely, through a human agent? I mean, the same mechanical limits/dangers apply there… Also, who would, as the remote human agent who controls the robot, dare to even try to touch a baby afar through robot arms/fingers? Would you do it? I wouldn’t, because I would justifiably fear hurting the baby.

So, also in that szenario we come back to: why would you need such a HUMAN remote controlled robot in the first place? Wouldn’t it be far easier, safer and better for the child if we just: Let a human handle it?
 
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Adding to the above: What is the common denominator we can see in all the videos I posted above on Tesla‘s new Optimus robot?

1= The robot never touches a human being.
2= Each robot is surrounded by a bunch of Tesla employees at all times who keep a very close watch on the robot.

In several videos you can even hear the robot the human talking through the robot saying that he can‘t touch people. And in some videos “the robot“ says that he needs people to be quite far away from him “to operate“. Now, again, keep in mind that those robots are not even autonomous but remotely controlled by humans!

So, why would you think that is? Because Tesla doesn’t want the robots to get damaged? Well, maybe that is one reason, but I don’t think that is in any way the main reason. Because Tesla wants to avoid bad publicity, maybe? Well, right there I think we come much closer to the real reason!:

They don’t want to risk the robot hurting a human on the scene, like, by shaking/squeezing a hand too hard or high fiving someone too hard. Or generally malfunctioning in some ways that could hurt people.

And that is with a robot that is essentially fully remote controlled by a human mind! So then, how could anyone imagine a fully autonomous robot on our level to even remotely be “safe“ toward interacting with living creatures on any physical level?

Again, the only thing I could imagine making that somewhat “safe“ is to strictly disabling it mechanically and programming wise to touch a human being! But as explained above, even that could make it more dangerous! But let’s discard that for a moment and ask, can that be safe? What if it fails to operate suddenly for example and falls over on a human being? Like when the battery goes out, or it doesn’t have a internet connection or freezes like a computer? Or when it gets hacked? Or when a human or animal pulls a wire out?

Ok, lets say that all those dangers “are eliminated“, what if it throws or propells stuff against a living thing for example? I mean, that wouldn’t count as touching a human but still can seriously hurt a human being!
 
Chinese crowd-control robot.

At least it doesn't look like Terminator. Its shape and function - toppling activists and throwing nets onto them - feels acceptable. Most of it is covered by rubber, so speeding these into an angry WEF-financed crowd of activists - looks like - can topple people. Maybe multiple robots like these can break a charging crowd? Great idea! Safest, it seems. First civilian interviewed could be made into a scene for a Monty Python show.

That's all the positive aspects I could find. First I thought it was CGI / computer generated imagery. :D
 

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ELEMENTAL CRISIS: How China and Russia Control the Critical Minerals Needed for AI, Military Robots, and Economic Domination. 05/01/2025 /

The future of global power will be determined not by armies of human soldiers, but by armies of AI-driven robots—machines that mine, manufacture, fight, heal, and probably even govern. But here’s the terrifying truth: The United States is losing the robot war before it even begins.

Why? Because China and Russia control the critical minerals needed to build these machines—while America remains dangerously dependent on foreign supply chains. The real choke point in the scaling of robot manufacturing is a rare earth element called “neodymium” (Nd). It’s used in the actuator magnets that function as “muscles” for robots.

From neodymium for motors to cobalt for batteries, the raw materials powering the robot revolution are dominated by regimes that are hostile to the USA. And if the U.S. doesn’t wake up, we will soon find ourselves outgunned, outmanned, and outsmarted by robotic armies controlled by Beijing and Moscow.

President Trump just signed a strategic deal with Ukraine that gives the USA preferential access to minerals there, and that’s a good start. But it’s only the beginning of a much larger effort that needs to get under way for America to be competitive with China in the decades ahead

The Strategic Metals Powering the Robot Revolution​

Every robot—whether a battlefield drone, surgical assistant, or agricultural harvester—relies on a complex mix of rare earth elements and industrial metals. Here’s the breakdown of the most critical elements and who controls them:

1. Aluminum (Al) – The Robotic Skeleton
  • Top Producer: China (56%)

  • Key Exporters: Russia, UAE, Canada

  • Aluminum is the backbone of robotic frames, providing lightweight yet durable structures. But China controls over half the world’s supply, while Russia holds another 7%. The U.S. is nowhere near self-sufficient, making us vulnerable to supply chain disruptions.
2. Neodymium (Nd) & Dysprosium (Dy) – The Robotic Muscle
  • Top Producer: China (~90%)

  • Secondary Sources: Australia, USA (minimal)

  • These rare earth elements are essential for high-performance motors in robots, drones, and military hardware. China has a near-
  • monopoly, and they’re already restricting exports to the U.S. as part of their economic warfare strategy. If the U.S. doesn’t find new supplies of neodymium, America will never be able to scale up robot production.
3. Cobalt (Co) – The Robotic Brain’s Power Source
  • Top Producer: Congo (~70%)

  • Secondary Sources: Russia, Australia
Cobalt is critical for lithium-ion batteries that power AI systems and autonomous robots. But around 70% comes from Congo’s brutal mines, where child labor and human rights abuses are rampant. Meanwhile, Russia is stockpiling cobalt, positioning itself as a key supplier in the coming robot arms race. This is why Trump is negotiating with African nations to procedure rights to mineral resources there

4. Copper (Cu) – The Robotic Nervous System
  • Top Producer: Chile (25%)

  • Secondary Sources: Peru, DR Congo, China

  • Copper is the lifeblood of electrical systems in robots, yet the U.S. produces only 7% of the current global supply. China is aggressively buying up mines in Africa and South America, ensuring they control the flow of this critical metal. And they’re building ports to ensure reliable export of those very same resources.
5. Lithium (Li) – The Robotic Heartbeat
  • Top Producer: Australia (35-40%)

  • Secondary Sources: Chile, China, Ukraine (high potential)
Lithium powers every AI-driven machine, from military drones to household robots. While Australia leads in production, China dominates refining, giving them leverage over the final product

The Coming Robot Economy: Who Will Rule?​

The nations that master robot manufacturing will dominate:

  • Military Robots: Autonomous drones, AI-guided missiles, and robotic soldiers will replace human troops.

  • Medical Robots: AI surgeons will perform flawless operations, reducing human error.

  • Industrial Robots: Factories will run 24/7 with minimal human oversight.

  • Agricultural Robots: AI-driven harvesters will replace migrant labor, securing food independence.

  • Security Robots: Police and emergency responders will be AI-controlled, reducing human casualties
China knows this. That’s why they’re hoarding rare earths, investing in robotics, and cutting off U.S. access to critical minerals like neodymium. Meanwhile, Russia sits on vast reserves of aluminum, copper, and cobalt, positioning itself as a key supplier to nations locked out by China.

The U.S. is trying to hurt China’s AI progress by cutting off China’s access to microprocessor lithography equipment, but China is finding ways around the limitations. On the flip side, America will struggle with finding new neodymium sources for the simple reason that you can’t make neodymium. It’s an element. You have to find it (mine it). There is no substitute

America’s Fatal Weakness: Dependence on Foreign Minerals​

The U.S. is currently losing the resource war, but Trump is actively working to secure more mineral resources while controlling the sea lanes needed to securely transport them. We import:

  • 90% of our rare earths from China

  • 70% of our cobalt from Congo

  • Over half our aluminum from China and Russia (but not when Russia is sanctioned and cut off from the western financial system, as it is currently)
If China decides to cut off exports, America’s robot manufacturing, military tech, and AI development will be severely threatened

The Solution: Rebuild Domestic Mining & Smelting​

The only way to survive the coming robot revolution and acquire the minerals needed to scale up manufacturing is to:
  1. Restore domestic mining of rare earths, lithium, and cobalt.

  3. Break China’s monopoly by investing in alternative supply chains.

  5. Secure alliances with Australia, Canada, and South America to bypass Chinese control.
If we fail, America will become a second-rate power, while China and Russia deploy armies of AI-driven robots to enforce their global dominance.

Right now, America is losing this race, and China is dominating. This may change, of course, as Trump is working on minerals acquisitions deals and China is suffering severe economic chaos due to the tariffs.

Only time will tell how this plays out.

Stay vigilant. Stay prepared. Stay free
 
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