Grant Erickson

Colin Angle, co-founder of iRobot and now working on Familiar Machines, teams up with Grant Erickson, a former engineer at Apple and Nest, to explore the quest for the ultimate home robot. They discuss the reality of creating a Rosie the Robot and the evolving role of AI in homes. Grant shares insights on the Thread protocol's significance in smart home connectivity and how it laid the groundwork for the Matter standard. The duo also delves into data privacy concerns and the importance of intuitive design in enhancing user experience.