Sanctuary AI: Humanoid Robots Will Hit Homes In 3-7 Years

Sanctuary AI CEO James Wells said humanoid robots are still at least 3 to 5 years, and possibly 7 years, away from practical use in homes.

He said the biggest barriers are repeatability, safety, and building durable, dexterous robot hands.

Wells argued that homes are the hardest environment for humanoids, while industrial settings remain a better fit for automation.

The remarks push back on hype around near-term household robots and suggest factories and logistics will adopt humanoids first.