Comment by siekmanj

yes, for heavy lift and bulk manipulation high gear ratios are still necessary. Maybe someday cable drives will be feasible. No question that we are not at human performance yet or that there isn't a ways to go. This is the specific claim I was arguing against:

> There has been no innovation in robotic actuators since Honda's Asimo.

I believe we are 100% making tangible progress and the technology is improving faster than it ever has.