But could these robots ever be good enough to beat a World Cup-winning squad of humans by 2050? "It's certainly plausible. I wouldn't bet too much on it but I wouldn't bet too much against it ...

Humanoid robots are advancing at breakneck speed, and it’s all thanks to the relentless progress in artificial intelligence.

"I think by 2050 we are looking at a $7 trillion market for humanoids," Fei said. Tesla's (TSLA) Optimus is one prominent example of a humanoid robot in development, but dozens of other companies ...