Robots that resemble human beings – known as humanoids – are on the rise. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Naomi Fitter from Oregon State University about what's driving the advances in the technology.
Source: [NPR Technology](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/22/nx-s1-5940003/social-robotics-expert-naomi-fitter-on-why-humanoid-robots-are-reaching-a-tipping-point)