Ted Xiao

Keerthana Gopalakrishnan and Ted Xiao, researchers at Google DeepMind specializing in Gemini Robotics, delve into groundbreaking advances in robotics. They discuss the rise of humanoid robots and explore how imitation learning is reshaping real-world robotic tasks. The duo highlights the need for embodied reasoning to enhance the practical deployment of robots. Key insights include the importance of effective data in training models and the balance between high-level planning and real-time adaptability, revealing a future where robots integrate more seamlessly into daily life.

In this podcast, they discuss breakthroughs in robotics research such as internet-scale vision-language for robots, training robots with a single human demonstration, and using language models for ethical oversight. They also cover challenges in robotics models, safety concerns, and advancements in vision-language generalization for robots.