TBPN Diet TBPN: October 29, 2025
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Oct 30, 2025 Tyler and John dive into the innovative launch of the One X robot, raising questions about its teleoperated nature. They explore the costs of ownership and the labor economics behind remote robot operators. A lively discussion on privacy and design concerns follows, alongside a celebration of Whatnot's impressive valuation in live shopping. The geopolitical implications of US-China AI chip trade also spark debate, while quirky stories, like NASA's McMoons lab, keep the conversation light and engaging.
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Teleoperation Is Core To Early Humanoids
- The X robot demos mix autonomous chores with teleoperated “expert mode” for harder tasks.
- Teleoperation is central to early humanoid utility and shapes user expectations and privacy concerns.
Pricing Signals Human Operator Costs
- Pre-orders imply buyers accept limited autonomy and ongoing human guidance.
- Pricing ($20k or $499/month) raises questions about realistic unit economics with paid remote operators.
Moonshots Require Decades Of Capital
- Frontier hardware bets demand massive, sustained capital and long burn periods.
- Success often requires enduring losses for years before rewards, as seen with Waymo and Reality Labs.