In the coming 15-year span, significant financial investments poured into humanoid robots could very well turn out to be a wasted effort, with these machines ultimately consigned to the status of discarded scrap iron. This stark prediction emanates from none other than Rodney Brooks, widely hailed as the "godfather" of contemporary robotics. According to Brooks, the current trajectory of humanoid robot technology is beset by fundamental hurdles, including limitations in haptic perception (the ability to sense and manipulate objects through touch), inherent safety risks, and glaring imbalances in energy efficiency. These factors, he argues, pose formidable barriers to the widespread commercialization of humanoid robots in their present form. Looking ahead, Brooks envisions a future where successful robotic designs will diverge significantly from the humanoid archetype. Instead, he anticipates the rise of robots equipped with wheels for enhanced mobility, multiple arms for increased dexterity, and specialized sensors tailored to specific tasks. In essence, these next-generation robots will completely shed the human-like appearance and functionality that currently define the field.