Cheeky Pint The Bot Company founder and CEO Kyle Vogt on home robots and why he’ll never sell another company
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Jun 25, 2025 Kyle Vogt, founder and CEO of The Bot Company and cofounder of Twitch and Cruise, dives into the future of home robotics. He explains the differences between single-task and multi-task robots, emphasizing their potential to revolutionize everyday chores. Vogt reflects on the complexities of developing intelligent systems and navigating regulatory hurdles in self-driving tech. He also shares his regrets about selling Cruise and predicts that the next $100 billion company will be efficiently run by fewer than 100 people.
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Home Robots Becoming Essential
- Home robots are on the brink of becoming as essential as plumbing or dishwashers.
- Recent advances in AI and neural networks enable robots to finally tackle household chores efficiently.
Value of Multi-Task Robots
- Multi-task robots bundle many small chores into one valuable service, unlike single-function machines.
- This bundling increases overall worth without competing directly with specialized appliances like dishwashers and laundry machines.
Robotics' Turing Test Defined
- Robotics' Turing test could be when a home robot folds clothes autonomously and correctly.
- Mastering manipulation of malleable items, like clothes, is key to advances in home robotics.