

The Rise of Humanoid Robotics w/ Brett Adcock | EP #57
37 snips Aug 3, 2023
Brett Adcock, an innovative tech entrepreneur and founder of Figure, dives into the exciting future of humanoid robots. He envisions billions of humanoids working alongside humans by the 2030s, transforming the labor landscape. Adcock discusses their potential use in various sectors, including elder care and space exploration, making physical labor a choice. He also shares insights on the integration of AI and the importance of human-like capabilities, while predicting substantial economic impacts as these robots become part of everyday life.
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Figure's Vision
- Figure AI aims to create general-purpose humanoid robots.
- Their goal is to integrate these robots into the economy, making physical labor optional.
10 Billion Humanoids
- Brett Adcock envisions up to 10 billion humanoid robots on Earth.
- This would equate to roughly one robot per person globally.
Robot Deployment
- Humanoid robots will likely start in controlled environments like factories.
- Later, they'll expand to less structured spaces such as homes.