Moonshots with Peter Diamandis Robotics CEO: The Humanoid Robot Revolution Is Real & It Starts Now w/ Bernt Bornich & David Blundin | EP #188
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Aug 15, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Bernt Bornich, Founder and CEO of 1X Robotics, and David Blundin, Founder of Link Ventures, dive into the booming world of humanoid robots. They explore how these robots can revolutionize home life, emphasizing their functionality and learning capabilities. The conversation highlights design challenges, the synergy between AI and robotics, and the potential to tackle societal issues like labor shortages. With a vision for scaling production, they anticipate a future where humanoid robots become integral to daily living.
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Enforce User Control For Privacy
- Give users transparent controls: require explicit approval before operators access live robot data and allow deletion before training.
- Use visible indicators and access-selection to ensure teleoperation only occurs with approved operators.
World Models For Automated Safety Validation
- World models let 1X simulate robot behavior to automate safety testing and red-teaming before physical deployment.
- Simulated rollouts permit automated evaluation of new models without risking customers during live A/B tests.
World Models Become Strategic Product
- 1X plans to productize its world models because the physical-world simulation and data are valuable assets beyond robot sales.
- The combination of embodied data and world models becomes a durable competitive moat.