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Humanoid Robots' Flexibility and Capability
Humanoid robots' role in robotic applications that don't require a direct human-like appearance is becoming more obvious, and their simpler and approachable interface provides more flexibility and capability. The focus is on human-robot interaction part.
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In this podcast episode, the speakers discuss the role of humanoid form robotics, its applications and the purpose behind it.
2:49:58 - 2:51:55 (01:57)
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In this podcast episode, the speakers discuss the role of humanoid form robotics, its applications and the purpose behind it. They talk about the Tesla bot and Elon Musk's approach towards robotics technology.
ChapterHumanoid Robots' Flexibility and Capability
Episode#241 – Boris Sofman: Waymo, Cozmo, Self-Driving Cars, and the Future of Robotics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Humanoid robots have limitations in terms of flexibility and capability, but non-humanoid forms with natural and approachable interfaces could offer more efficient applications.
2:51:55 - 2:55:47 (03:52)
Summary
Humanoid robots have limitations in terms of flexibility and capability, but non-humanoid forms with natural and approachable interfaces could offer more efficient applications. The Tesla bot and Waymo's efforts in perception control for robotics are prime examples of solving the general robotics problem.