Coordinating self-driving and human-driven cars creates a coordination problem as human drivers expect the former to behave similarly. The solution would be to adapt the robots to suit humans or enhance human interaction with robots.
Humans are not inherently general in their intelligence, but rather they excel in learning and adapting to various domains. Robotics can be simulated and used for exploration and experimentation in different areas.
The speaker talks about how his research on control theory led him to the field of human-robot interaction and the realization that his algorithms required human data and an understanding of human perception.
The speaker reflects on Steve Jobs' vision for the personal computer and how it inspired him in his own startup journey. He also mentions his fascination with robots and the "magic" they can bring to technology.
The future of robotics lies in collaborative projects where experts from different fields come together to optimize the technology. Moving towards a robotics-based logistics system requires a team with expertise in perception, planning, mechanical engineering, autonomous driving, and computer science in order to innovate beyond what has already been developed.