The article presents a compelling, if somewhat pessimistic, assessment of the state of humanoid robotics, framing the current challenge as a reflection of a historical pattern in scientific advancement – a premature leap into practical implementation without a solid theoretical underpinning. It deftly employs a “motte-and-bailey” tactic, subtly amplifying the concern about relying solely on machine learning to the point where it resembles a critique of fundamental scientific inquiry, when in rea...