Construction may well prove to be the next major focus for robotics investment.
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Yesterday
Altman describes OpenAI’s forthcoming AI device as more peaceful and calm than the iPhone; plus, DOGE days are over
Altman and Ive tease a simple AI device aimed at calm, distraction-free computing, launching within two years.
Also, DOGE members are reportedly worried that they could face prosecution for some of their activities conducted while under the leadership of Elon Musk.
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6m 20s
Nov 24
Trump administration might not fight state AI regulations after all; plus Waymo expanding across Bay Area and SoCal; and Meta wants to get into the electricity trading business
Reuters reports that the executive order has been put on hold. If signed, the order would probably face significant opposition, including from Republicans who previously criticized the proposed moratorium on state regulation.
Waymo continues to expand its reach, with the robotax ... Show More
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Sep 12
We are entering a golden age of robotics startups — and not just because of AI
After investing in robotics startups for 10 years, Seth Winterroth, a partner at Eclipse, said the time to invest in robotics has never been better. The robotics startup market has matured and the hardware and software powering these bots has gotten significantly better — and che ... Show More
8m 49s
Feb 2025
Apptronik, which makes humanoid robots, raises $350M as category heats up
Apptronik, a University of Texas spin-out that was quietly building humanoid robots before it became quite so fashionable, on Thursday announced a $350 million Series A round of financing. B Capital and Capital Factory co-led the round, which also featured participation from Goog ... Show More
6m 21s
Feb 2019
135: The Future is Computational Design
Bill Allen, CEO and President of EvolveLAB, Disrupt Repeat and On Point Scans, joins us on the Art of Construction to demystify automation in construction technology. A trend of construction software, prefabrication, and automation has begun and if you don't make a shift in your ... Show More
32m 47s
Sep 2024
Machina Labs’ Edward Mehr on Autonomous Blacksmith Bots and More - Ep. 232
Edward Mehr works where AI meets the anvil. The company he cofounded, Machina Labs, blends the latest advancements in robotics and AI to form metal into countless shapes for use in defense, aerospace, and more. The company’s applications accelerate design and innovation, enabling ... Show More
37m 25s
May 2024
AI and autonomous drones could play role in monitoring wildfires
Youmin Zhang, a professor of Mechanical, Industrial & Aerospace Engineering, joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about research into how artificial intelligence and autonomous drones could play a role in monitoring wildfires — and helping put them out.
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