The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source NOT a swarm! (Friends)
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Nov 21, 2025 Chris Benson, a co-host of Practical AI and an expert in AI and robotics, shares insights on swarm robotics and home automation. He defines what constitutes a true swarm, emphasizing autonomy and emergent behavior. The discussion highlights the gap between drones and swarms, and why many popular drone shows don't qualify as swarms. Chris also explores practical swarm applications for homes and advocates for open-source tools like ROS2, encouraging makers to start small in building swarm capabilities.
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Mini Models And Agents Win
- The future is a mosaic of many specialized models and agents rather than one monolithic model.
- Chris Benson expects a 'mini model' and 'mini agent' future where multiple models collaborate to solve tasks.
Physical AI Is The Next Revolution
- Robotics, AI, and hardware advances are converging to make physical AI pervasive and accessible.
- Benson calls this the coolest moment in human history for makers and startups building physical agents.
Automation-Inherited House Sparked Tinkering
- Chris moved into a house with extensive home automation and that jumpstarted his tinkering and projects.
- Inheriting the setup accelerated his shift from professional interest to personal home automation maker.
