Sometimes a technology is so awe-inspiring that the imagination runs away with it - often far, far away from reality. Robots are like that. A lot of big and ultimately unfulfilled promises were made in robotics early on, based on preliminary successes.

Summary

This quote acknowledges that the field of robotics has been filled with exaggerated expectations and grandiose promises due to the immense potential and excitement surrounding the technology. Early achievements in robotics initially led to the creation of unrealistic predictions about what robots could achieve. However, many of these initial promises have yet to be fulfilled, illustrating the disparity between imagination and the actual progress made in the field. The quote reminds us to temper our expectations and approach robotics in a more realistic and measured manner.

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