NVIDIA AI Podcast The Future of Humanoid Robots With 1X's Bernt Bornich - Ep. 259
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Jun 4, 2025 
Bernt Bornich, founder and CEO of 1X Technologies, shares his vision for the future of humanoid robotics. He discusses how his company is creating fully autonomous robots that learn and adapt in real environments. Bornich delves into the integration of physical and digital intelligence, emphasizing safety and energy efficiency. The conversation touches on the societal impacts of humanoid robots, their role in household tasks, and the importance of user interaction in crafting robots that respect social norms.
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Bernt's Robotic Beginnings
- Bernt Bornich shares his lifelong passion for building humanoid robots, inspired by early experiences dismantling appliances and programming games.
- He describes the magic of connecting digital code to physical movement, fulfilling his childhood dream daily.
Robots Need Real-World Learning
- True robot intelligence requires diverse experiences in real-world environments, not confinement to factory tasks.
- Robots must be as safe and agile as humans to learn through real-world interaction and failure.
Tendon Drives Enhance Robot Safety
- 1X's robots use tendon drives to reduce drivetrain energy and improve dynamic agility, inspired by muscle mechanics.
- This results in robots being as strong as humans but much safer due to low internal energy and compliance.