Summary

A historian explores the practical implications of living with an AI humanoid robot, documenting everyday challenges that highlight the need for new regulatory frameworks. Through her research project of living with Tova, a Unitree G1 robot, she uncovers complex issues around home insurance, transportation, social acceptance, and liability that emerge when advanced technology enters personal spaces. Her key insight is that technological progress is not shaped by grand philosophical debates, but by addressing thousands of small, practical questions that arise from integrating new technologies into daily life. The research aims to provide a grounded, immersive perspective on how AI and robotics might realistically transform society.