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Marc Raibert on the future of robotics

The Robot Report Podcast · 25 Jul 2023 · 1h 24m

What this episode covers

Marc Raibert, founder of Boston Dynamics and director of the AI Institute, discusses his transition from leading Boston Dynamics for 30 years to establishing a new long-term R&D organization backed by Hyundai. He outlines the AI Institute's four pillars—cognitive AI, athletic AI, organic hardware, and ethics—and describes ambitious goals like robots learning tasks by observation and performing complex mobile manipulation. Raibert also addresses the current state of humanoid robotics, the challenges of battery life and dexterity, and his vision for a future where robots assist rather than replace human labor.

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early-stage companies and large enterprises

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Companies
Boston Dynamics, AI Institute, Hyundai, Agility Robotics, Apptronic, Sarkos, Symbotic, Soft Bank, Fourier Intelligence, Sanctuary, Figure, Cruise, Waymo, ASTM, Jeep Propulsion Lab, Global Foundries, Ballio, AutoStore
Products
Atlas, Spot

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