In this engaging episode of the Cognitive Revolution, host Nathan Labenz welcomes guests Keerthana Gopalakrishnan and Ted Xiao to revisit significant advancements in robotics over the past year.

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In this engaging episode of the Cognitive Revolution, host Nathan Labenz welcomes guests Keerthana Gopalakrishnan and Ted Xiao to revisit significant advancements in robotics over the past year. Key themes discussed include the proliferation of new robotics companies, the emergence of humanoid robots, and the development of sophisticated foundation models. The conversation highlights the transformative potential of imitation learning, the evolution from simple lab-based tasks to complex, real-world deployments, and the critical role of hardware in pushing the boundaries of AI capabilities. With insights on various aspects of robot dexterity, safety, and the practical steps towards deploying robots in everyday environments, the episode provides a comprehensive overview of the current state and future directions of the robotics landscape.

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CHAPTERS:
(00:00) About the Episode
(04:05) Intro
(04:48) Imitation Learning and Humanoid Advancements
(06:21) Commercialization and Community Growth
(06:41) Comparing Robotics to Language Models
(08:11) Scaling and Fine-Tuning in Robotics
(12:30) Embodied Reasoning and ERQA Benchmark
(13:59) Gemini Robotics: Technical Insights (Part 1)
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(21:34) Gemini Robotics: Technical Insights (Part 2)
(22:39) Model Architecture and Distributed Systems (Part 1)
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(35:07) Model Architecture and Distributed Systems (Part 2)
(37:17) Real-World Applications and Safety
(52:52) Failures and Safety Measures
(59:35) Current State of Robot Safety
(01:02:05) Deployment Challenges and Strategies
(01:04:44) Data Collection and Scaling in Robotics
(01:08:00) Synthetic vs. Real-World Data
(01:11:58) Future of Robotics and AI Integration
(01:28:05) Fine-Tuning and Task-Specific Performance
(01:34:26) Embodiments and Hardware Interplay
(01:37:44) Humanoids: The Next Frontier
(01:40:01) Future Prospects and Challenges
(01:47:52) Outro

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