Humanoid robots: friends not just workers?
Description
Most of the time when we're talking about humanoid robots, we're talking about laborers ... workers who will fill our factories and fields.
What about friends?
Companions?
Or more?
In this episode of TechFirst, host John Koetsier chats with Andrew Kiguel, CEO of Realbotix, and Aria, his hyper-realistic AI-integrated robot.
We talk about the development, capabilities, and future applications of robots designed for companionship and interaction, including their costs, AI integration, and how big the companionship market, not just the labor market
00:00 Introduction to Humanoid Robots
01:28 The Future of Work with Robots
02:24 Emotional and Social Roles of Robots
03:23 Economic Impact and Job Displacement
07:00 Companionship Robots: Addressing Loneliness
10:26 AI Technology Behind Aria
15:15 Challenges and Innovations in Robotics
21:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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