Humanoid robots are already being used in practical applications, assisting humans in dangerous jobs.

In Poland, a humanoid robot was filmed chasing away a group of wild boars that had wandered into the city.

In China, robots are now also handling high-risk construction projects, such as climbing building facades.

Beyond construction, these robots are also expected to be used in energy facilities, petrochemical storage tanks, and shipbuilding, assisting humans in performing highly dangerous tasks.

These two examples demonstrate that humanoid robots will further integrate into human life in the future, becoming invaluable assistants.

This news story demonstrates that the “automation revolution of manual labor” has moved from inside factories to complex urban and outdoor environments.

As robots in Poland begin to herd wild boars and in China begin to climb walls, it signifies that “risk avoidance” has become the most stable business opportunity in the robotics industry.

Potential Business Opportunities and Startup Ideas

High-Risk Operation Leasing of Robots as a Service (RaaS): Many small and medium-sized construction companies or petrochemical facilities cannot afford expensive humanoid robots outright.

The startup opportunity lies in establishing a “hazardous task outsourcing platform” that specializes in providing robots with specific skills (e.g., high-altitude cleaning, toxic gas leak detection) and remote operators.

Development of “Special Shells” for Robot Environmental Adaptation: In shipbuilding or chemical storage tanks, robots face salt spray corrosion and high temperatures.

Developing “sensor protective sleeves” or “self-healing surface materials” specifically for these harsh environments is a niche entry point into the robot supply chain.

Robot Safety Officer Insurance Actuarial Platform: As robots enter construction sites, insurance companies need new data to assess risk.

Developing software that tracks the “error rate” and “damage reduction rate” of robots in high-risk environments and converts this data into proof of corporate insurance discounts is crucial.

“Ecological Automation” for Cross-Species Conflict Management: The case of driving away wild boars in Poland demonstrates a new market for “urban ecological management.”

Developing automated systems specifically designed to monitor and repel stray animals or invasive wild species in a friendly manner represents a potential blue ocean in government procurement.

“When robots start taking on the most dangerous jobs that humans least want to do, it’s not just technological progress, but a redefinition of human value.

If there were a robot that could handle your ‘most dangerous’ or ‘most hated’ tasks, what would you most want it to do for you?

Feel free to leave a comment below, and I’ll personally reply to every interesting idea!”