
#374 – Robert Playter: Boston Dynamics CEO on Humanoid and Legged Robotics
Lex Fridman Podcast
Challenges in Transitioning from R&D to Commercial Company
The transition from an R&D company to a commercial company is a concern due to the necessity of developing robots that are affordable for consumers. While the industrial sector can afford expensive machines, consumer-level products must eventually be made affordable. The challenge lies in engineering solutions to bring down the cost of robots while making them profitable at scale.
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