AI Got Physical: Robots are stealing our hobbies

AI is no longer just answering questions—it is learning to move, cook, compete and sometimes fall over in public. 🤖 In this episode of Social Circle, AI Developer Anirudh Chidambaram and sustainability engineer Arnav Goyal explore what happens when AI gets a physical body. From Unitree’s martial-arts robots and Miso Robotics’ kitchen automation to the World Humanoid Robot Games, we discuss embodied AI, robot failures, sustainability and the future of work. Connect with the Speakers Anirudh Chidambaram LinkedIn:   / anirudh-chida   Arnav Goyal LinkedIn:   / arnav-goyal-profile   Instagram:   / argo.odyssey   Discussion Points How AI systems and robotics stacks power physical movement Robots in martial arts and sports How automation is changing restaurant kitchens What the World Humanoid Robot Games reveal about robot progress Why simulation, teleoperation and real-world testing matter Whether humanoid robots are genuinely useful or simply impressive Is robotic automation sustainable? Timestamps 00:00 — Opening 00:17 — About Anirudh 00:52 — Topic Introduction 01:16 — Robots in Martial Arts 07:37 — Robots in the Food Industry 13:23 — Is Using Robots Sustainable? 13:30 — Robots in Sports 18:21 — What Hobbies Would Robots Be Better At? 18:54 — Conclusion Audience Questions Is using robots sustainable? What hobbies would robots be better at? What job would you trust a humanoid robot to do first? Research and References Unitree Robotics: https://www.unitree.com/about/ NVIDIA Isaac Robotics Platform: https://developer.nvidia.com/isaac Miso Robotics: https://www.misorobotics.com/ 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games: https://english.beijing.gov.cn/beijin... Australian National Robotics Strategy: https://www.industry.gov.au/publicati... Subscribe to Social Circle for thoughtful conversations about social topics, AI, technology, sustainability and the future of work. #ai #robotics #humanoidrobots #embodiedai #automation #futureofwork #artificialintelligence #sustainability #socialcircle #nvidia #robot #social