

Will your humanoid robot compliment you? And the end of 23andMe?
Mar 28, 2025
Jeff Cardenas, CEO and co-founder of Apptronik, shares insights on the future of humanoid robots, emphasizing their design and potential roles in elder care and addressing labor shortages. The conversation dives into the intriguing notion of robots having personality traits and the emotional impact of their design on human interaction. Cardenas and the host also candidly discuss the downfall of 23andMe, exploring how a once-prominent biotech startup faced bankruptcy amid shifting health tech landscapes.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Rise and Fall of 23andMe
02:13 • 9min
Future of Humanoid Robots
11:32 • 16min
The Intricacies of Humanoid Robot Design and Human Interaction
27:24 • 4min
Personality and the Future of Humanoid Robots
31:21 • 9min
Designing Humanoids: Playfulness Meets Technology
39:57 • 4min
The Quest for the Perfect Humanoid Companion
44:20 • 2min