A: Hey there! Did you catch the news about those humanoid robots?
B: Not yet, what's up with them?

A: Well, a famous robotics guy named Rodney Brooks thinks there's a bubble in investments for these humanoids. Turns out, they can't learn dexterity or fine hand movements.

B: Whoa! I didn't know that. So, what does he think about the future of humanoid robots?

A: He thinks it might be a while before we see them being useful in everyday life. Plus, there are safety concerns when humans and these robots work together or share the same space.

B: That's worrying... what about the market for these robots? Are people still interested?

A: There are some VCs who invested in the sector who aren't expecting widespread adoption for at least a few years, maybe even more than a decade. Some see potential uses in space exploration but not much else right now.

B: I see... I wonder what will happen with all these companies investing in humanoid robots then.

A: Well, some companies are still taking orders and receiving interest for their humanoid bots. But the timeline isn't clear, which can be a problem for VCs as they have fund lifecycles to consider.

B: That's tough... I wonder if we'll see those fancy humanoid robots we see in movies anytime soon.

A: Maybe not the ones you're thinking of. Rodney Brooks predicts that future humanoids will likely have wheels and other features different from humans, so don't expect them for more than a decade or so.