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The State of Robotics
A Conversation with Rob Knight from The Robot Studio
AI For All
November 02, 2023
Hello readers!
You’re probably familiar with smart appliances, but what is the ultimate smart appliance? A domestic robot. On this week’s podcast, Ryan and Neil speak with Rob Knight, Founder and Robot Hardware Director at The Robot Studio, about the current state of the robotics industry and the incredible promise that robots hold in the home and in society.
Why You Won’t Want to Miss This
Understand the exciting state of the robotics industry and explore how emerging technologies like ChatGPT are integrating with robotics.
Learn the definition of domestic robots and understand their potential capabilities beyond current smart appliances.
Get a demonstration of a robotic arm being automatically controlled using a camera feed of a person’s arm moving.
Explore the complexities and advancements in robotic dexterity, understanding its fundamental role in developing intelligent interactions and the future potential of specialized robotic hands across industries.
Uncover the real-world challenges and potential breakthroughs in domestic robotics, delving into specific use cases and the evolving landscape of robotic capabilities and commercial viability.
Our Favorite Moment
“That's the problem, right? We're talking about a fundamental technology shift from single purpose machines to general purpose machines. And until they're general purpose, what is the few things that they can do well enough to justify their existence?”
The State of Robotics
Meet Rob Knight
Rob Knight is a humanoid robot designer and prototyper. Rob has always been fascinated by robots. For the last 20 years, he's designed, prototyped, and displayed humanoid robots full-time for some of the biggest names in tech including Maxon and NVIDIA. Rob is also committed to the democratization of robots and has published two open-source hands to encourage people to get into the world of robotics!
Learn More About The Robot Studio
The Robot Studio is a workshop that designs and manufactures some of the world's most advanced biologically-inspired robots.