What would the best humanoid robot we can build in 2026 actually look like?
Scott Walter (
@GoingBallistic5), broke it down from the ground up.
00:00 The Philosophy of Robot Design
02:51 Understanding Bot Ecosystems
05:59 Choosing the Right Bot for the Task
08:59 Identifying Market Opportunities
11:45 Designing a Sprinting Bot
15:05 The Importance of Arm Movement in Running
18:12 Degrees of Freedom in Robot Design
21:10 Weight and Mass Distribution Challenges
23:56 The Role of the Head and Waist in Humanoids
27:03 The Mechanics of Running Bots
38:48 The Evolution of Humanoid Hip Designs
44:39 The Importance of Knee Actuators in Robotics
51:46 Challenges of Specialization in Humanoid Robotics
1:10:32 Choosing Between Off-the-Shelf and Custom Actuators
1:15:30 Leveraging Global Resources for Humanoid Development
1:16:20 The Open Source Robotics Movement
1:21:51 Navigating the Humanoid Market Landscape
1:22:31 The Future of Humanoid Robotics
1:30:10 Actuation Strategies and Challenges
1:39:17 The Role of AI in Humanoid Robotics
1:45:03 The Hardware Landscape and Future Prospects