Robotics still in 'Lego era,' lacks ChatGPT-like breakthrough, says Nvidia alum
Original titleAn Nvidia insider-turned-VC on why robotics hasn’t hit its ChatGPT moment, yet
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An Nvidia robotics veteran argues that robotics remains in its 'Lego era,' with basic building blocks like actuators, robotic hands, and software still being rebuilt. He suggests the field has not yet reached a ChatGPT-like breakthrough moment.
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Amulya Vishwanath, who spent seven years leading product marketing for NVIDIA’s robotics platforms, says robotics is currently in its “Lego era,” with the basic building blocks like actuators, robotic hands, software, and safety standards still being rebuilt. This view runs counter to those who believe that robotics, powered by a general foundation model, is about to have […]