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#374 – Robert Playter: Boston Dynamics CEO on Humanoid and Legged Robotics
Lex Fridman Podcast
Business principles at Boston Dynamics
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The focus at Boston Dynamics was on building high-quality machines that operated well to solve hard problems, rather than making cheap, consumer-level products. This approach stemmed from the belief that building the best hardware was essential for learning about the important aspects that make robots work. This philosophy led the company to concentrate on developing robots for the industrial sector, where higher expenses are acceptable due to the critical role of productivity. The ultimate goal is to eventually progress to creating consumer-level products that are affordable, but this path involves first mastering the development of high-quality machines before learning how to simplify.
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