In Silicon Valley, a new wave of innovation is emerging from garages where founders are building advanced humanoid robots. These startups, some of which are funded by Y Combinator, are focusing on creating robots with capabilities such as 3D printing with carbon fiber, making them exceptionally light and stiff. A notable startup, Kscale Labs, is in the pre-launch phase of their humanoid robot, priced at $8,000, featuring 26 high torque electric motors that recently faced a customs delay. The robot, which has a BOM of $8,000, is slated to be first shown at Y Combinator's demo day. This robot, along with others in development, aims to demonstrate the potential for humans and machines to work closely together. The robots are being designed for various applications, including assisting humans in daily tasks such as getting dressed and performing complex activities like tightrope walking or opening doors with robotic limbs.