The Beauty and Excitement of Engineering and Robotics

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This chapter explores the remarkable resilience of the robot Atlas and the joy of being an engineer. It discusses the combination of science and art in engineering, the importance of robots moving in a way that is evocative of life, and the efforts to teach robots how to dance. Additionally, it touches on the impact of Boston Dynamics on robotics and the competition in the robotics space.

Marc Raibert is founder and former long-time CEO of Boston Dynamics, and recently Executive Director of the newly-created Boston Dynamics AI Institute. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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OUTLINE:
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(00:00) – Introduction
(10:12) – Early robots
(15:15) – Legged robots
(33:55) – Boston Dynamics
(37:13) – BigDog
(45:20) – Hydraulic actuation
(47:12) – Natural movement
(52:59) – Leg Lab
(59:51) – AI Institute
(1:03:09) – Athletic intelligence
(1:11:04) – Building a team
(1:14:05) – Videos
(1:21:53) – Engineering
(1:25:21) – Dancing robots
(1:30:08) – Hiring
(1:34:00) – Optimus robot
(1:42:30) – Future of robotics
(1:47:24) – Advice for young people