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Developing Cosmos, a non-human-like robot
07:52 - 14:32 (06:39)
The co-founder of Anki, Boris Sofman, talks about the development of Cosmos, a robot with a personality and level of intelligence that matches the mechanical, sensor and AI constraints that were involved in its creation, bringing to life a Pixar-like character in the real world. The pursuit of robotics and AI, whether applied in the near future or not, is a challenge for people that are passionate about these fields.
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It's intentional to stray away from the humanoid form when creating robots due to the constraints it puts on the design and functionality, whereas a non-humanoid form allows for greater flexibility and creativity.
07:52 - 10:51 (02:58)
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It's intentional to stray away from the humanoid form when creating robots due to the constraints it puts on the design and functionality, whereas a non-humanoid form allows for greater flexibility and creativity.
ChapterDeveloping Cosmos, a non-human-like robot
Episode#241 – Boris Sofman: Waymo, Cozmo, Self-Driving Cars, and the Future of Robotics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The team behind project Cosmos, which aimed to bring a Pixar character to life in the real world, shared their passion for the challenge of applying AI and robotics to real-world situations, even when it requires intentional constraints to develop expertise.
10:51 - 14:32 (03:40)
Summary
The team behind project Cosmos, which aimed to bring a Pixar character to life in the real world, shared their passion for the challenge of applying AI and robotics to real-world situations, even when it requires intentional constraints to develop expertise.