Ryan Julian

Ryan Julian, a research scientist in embodied AI, shares insights from his background at DeepMind and his expertise in robotics. He dives into what truly defines a robot and the challenges of robotics today. Ryan highlights the transformative potential of robotic foundation models and the importance of human-robot collaboration over full labor replacement. The conversation touches on China's advancements in robotics, emphasizing their unique strategies compared to American firms. Finally, Ryan discusses how quickly we might see robots revolutionizing manufacturing.