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Reverse-engineering autonomy in humanoid robots with Sanctuary AI CEO Geordie Rose | E1832

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Oct 21, 2023
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Geordie Rose
Geordie Rose, Co-founder and CEO of Sanctuary AI, is at the forefront of humanoid robotics. In a captivating chat, he details the challenges of instilling perception in robots and discusses the pivotal role of human-like dexterity and interaction. The conversation also tackles the philosophical implications of machine consciousness and the intricate process of training robots using human cognitive principles. Rose highlights the upcoming 'lights out' moment in factories, transforming job landscapes while generating new opportunities in an automated future.
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Embodied Cognition

  • Human-like intelligence is tied to our physical presence and interaction with the world.
  • Building and using hands is key to understanding how entities understand and manipulate the world.
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Hands and Language

  • The development of human language is linked to hand movements.
  • Neuroscience shows an overlap between brain areas controlling hands and language.
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Moravec's Paradox

  • Moravec's Paradox states that easy tasks for humans are hard for robots.
  • Our evolution fine-tuned us for tasks AI struggles with, like laundry.
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