It turns out the quickest way to silence the robotics naysayers is to put your humanoid on the washing-up. Following a spot of online ribbing about its ability to handle breakables, Figure CEO Brett Adcock has showcased his robot delicately manoeuvring a wine glass with surprising grace. Operating entirely autonomously via the Helix 02 AI system, it’s a clear signal that the days of “clumsy” robots are numbered. Your move, butter-fingered mortals.