Today, Sam Korus sits down with Brett Adcock, a veteran in the technology industry who has devoted his career to building cutting-edge tech companies. Brett has been an integral part of technology companies for over two decades, more recently steering his focus toward creating affordable and practical humanoid robots. With his company Figure AI, Brett is giving life to robots that can easily blend into commercial sectors like manufacturing, retail, and warehouses. His plan involves developing an artificial intelligence-centric (AI-centric) robotic design that would not just decrease dependence on humans for tedious tasks but also make these robots more reliable. Our guest also shares his valuable insights on the challenges faced in this venture and the ambitious timeline for seeing these robots in action.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Overview of Brett’s background
- Advances in AI and robotics
- How robots tackling simple, repetitive tasks can address labor shortages in warehouses
- Unexpected challenges of designing entire robots from scratch
- How advancements and strategic data collection propel AI and robotics to new heights
- Robotic automation promises significant cost reductions over time
- How robotics as a service could revolutionize affordability and functionality in automation
- Robots could match human ability in certain jobs this decade, with home use by its end
