'Maybe robots can maintain houseplants': Readers react to letting humanoid robots take over their housework

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What happened

Would you let a humanoid robot do your chores?

Live Science readers shared their thoughts in a recent poll.

Key facts

  • Reported by Live Science and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:14:37 UTC.

Why it matters

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