Marc Raibert: Boston Dynamics and the Future of Robotics | Lex Fridman Podcast

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  • Marc Raibert is founder and former long-time CEO of Boston Dynamics, and recently Executive Director of the newly-created Boston Dynamics AI Institute. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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    0:00 - Introduction
    1:43 - Early robots
    6:47 - Legged robots
    25:27 - Boston Dynamics
    28:45 - BigDog
    36:52 - Hydraulic actuation
    38:44 - Natural movement
    44:31 - Leg Lab
    51:23 - AI Institute
    54:41 - Athletic intelligence
    1:02:35 - Building a team
    1:05:37 - Videos
    1:13:25 - Engineering
    1:16:53 - Dancing robots
    1:21:40 - Hiring
    1:25:32 - Optimus robot
    1:34:02 - Future of robotics
    1:38:56 - Advice for young people
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  • @jrussino
    @jrussino Před 3 měsíci +252

    THIS is the kind of interview I subscribed for.

    • @Michael-jd5vf
      @Michael-jd5vf Před 3 měsíci +4

      ...and not the so-called "debate"? lol

    • @ruutjormun2262
      @ruutjormun2262 Před 3 měsíci +16

      yea, not the garbage recently. glad we're backing into the roots of why this was the academic alternative to jre

    • @sharvarigc7714
      @sharvarigc7714 Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@ruutjormun2262 What's jre?

    • @kckoellein
      @kckoellein Před měsícem +1

      @@ruutjormun2262So true!
      I have evolved with Lex, but still crave more MIT-type stuff!

  • @ChristophyBrun
    @ChristophyBrun Před 3 měsíci +29

    Having this guy at the forefront of AI development and research would make me feel a lot more comfortable with where it might go rather than Sam Altman. No PR training, no corporate speak, wisdom gained from real life experience. Seems like a great guy who just wants to build robots.

    • @aoeu256
      @aoeu256 Před 3 měsíci

      You know what would be cool if the robots were filled with "water" (like animals) and you could get rid of the water to carry them into a remote region, and then fill them back up. What if you could get a motor powered by eating grass and you could use the robots to like in remote regions or live a nomadic lifestyle hmm...

    • @dommyboysmith
      @dommyboysmith Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@aoeu256 none of that is necessary when you could just use sunlight.
      Unless you're asking a different question. Your wording is a bit wonky 😄

    • @benvel3392
      @benvel3392 Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@aoeu256I want cows to fix bicycles?

  • @endorphinder
    @endorphinder Před 3 měsíci +47

    Marc Raibert, whom I can claim as an acquaintance, is the poster child for follow your interests (and not necessarily within immediate reason). A very inspirational interview. Thanks both.

    • @cogoid
      @cogoid Před 3 měsíci +2

      He comes across as a very down to earth dude, compared to many other CEOs. And yet he managed to keep Boston Dynamics funded for many decades -- no mean feat, considering that they did not really have any products, until very recently.

    • @BR-hi6yt
      @BR-hi6yt Před 3 měsíci +1

      Reminds me of Jeff Bezos a bit - love of engineering and big dreams.

    • @magalengo
      @magalengo Před 3 měsíci +1

      “Not necessarily within immediate reason”, yes, as a Google shareholder he burned a lot of my capital in a pit.

  • @ianmcdonald3053
    @ianmcdonald3053 Před 3 měsíci +46

    25 years ago i was buying my first mp3 player, the biggest card i could get for it was 16 mb, it had 16 mb built in cost £250 and i loved it, 2005 im paying £400 for a 512mb sd card that jump in 6 years was crazy, 1998 if you had a 5gb hard drive it was over kill, the game half-life was 70mb in size and what a game it was, nowadays the top titles can be easily 100 gb in size. Can you imagine the jump in 25 years from now, hopefully at 75 i will be around and witness the crazy development tech goes in, to be around from almost the beginning when having a digital clock radio was high tech or having a solar power calculator in school that fitted into your ruler, to where we are now is mind blowing, its still disappointing cars cant fly but who knows.

    • @y5mgisi
      @y5mgisi Před 3 měsíci +3

      I think about this all the time.

    • @bones642
      @bones642 Před 3 měsíci +3

      Cars can fly and so can people with jet packs and wings. It’s just rare air lol can’t have every idiot doing it.

    • @ianmcdonald3053
      @ianmcdonald3053 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@HWM636 that was the price of it 2004/2005 not todays price

    • @HCB305
      @HCB305 Před 3 měsíci

      @@ianmcdonald3053 SAMSUNG EVO Select Micro SD-Memory-Card + Adapter, 512GB $24.99 on Amazon
      I stand corrected, they're $25 these days.

    • @SeanDavies-Roy
      @SeanDavies-Roy Před 3 měsíci +1

      Very well might be able to partially or completely reverse the ill-health of aging by then. If interested I suggest youtubing Dr. David Sinclair (Harvard), Dr. Aubrey de Grey (formerly of Oxford and head of the LEV Foundation) and Dr. George Church (Harvad).

  • @somedude-lc5dy
    @somedude-lc5dy Před 3 měsíci +15

    Marc: "pixel values aren't like words".
    Sora: "Hold my beer"

  • @stefanovicigor
    @stefanovicigor Před 3 měsíci +18

    Saw first video back in 2008 and I was amazed back then. This is scary next level.

  • @watch789
    @watch789 Před 3 měsíci +130

    Lex, you’re my favorite interviewer of all time and I follow many. Fantastic guest. Please carry on sir.

    • @PryZmFiXion
      @PryZmFiXion Před 3 měsíci +1

      Ditto

    • @boohoo5419
      @boohoo5419 Před 3 měsíci +1

      everytime lex talks about deep topics you see how shallow his thoughts are! lex has the intellect of a stoned 15 year old me.. on the level.. bro you know what would be cool! sharks with lasers.. meanwhile his guest talking about healing cancer! its just cringe too watch.. for example.. his guest says multiple times spot and friends cant hear, feel and barely see.. it follows hard coded routines! but lex mumbling his philosophical bullshit about robot human interaction.. and robots feeling.. he sounds like my grandma.. he has no clue wtf hes talking about on almost all topics!

    • @elsie412ok
      @elsie412ok Před 3 měsíci

      Lex is great, I love his interview style, intelligent questions and discussions, and the space for the listener to think for themselves and come to their own conclusions. Lex keeps me company when I’m doing lengthy, menial chores, keeps my brain chugging along.
      Thanks, Lex, for feeding my brain.

  • @user-yb2pm7ys8v
    @user-yb2pm7ys8v Před 3 měsíci +4

    Fantastic podcast. I am a Robotics and cybernetics student and I am a huge fan of Boston Dynamics and MIT.

  • @kylekohler415
    @kylekohler415 Před 3 měsíci +36

    Clear my schedule, new Lex just dropped.

    • @NoorkeiBoston
      @NoorkeiBoston Před 3 měsíci

      That's the spirit. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @Tikus_90
      @Tikus_90 Před 3 měsíci

      Its not an 8hr episode, lucky for you. 😁

  • @lexfridman
    @lexfridman  Před 3 měsíci +98

    Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast.
    0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions:
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    1:43 - Early robots
    6:47 - Legged robots
    25:27 - Boston Dynamics
    28:45 - BigDog
    36:52 - Hydraulic actuation
    38:44 - Natural movement
    44:31 - Leg Lab
    51:23 - AI Institute
    54:41 - Athletic intelligence
    1:02:35 - Building a team
    1:05:37 - Videos
    1:13:25 - Engineering
    1:16:53 - Dancing robots
    1:21:40 - Hiring
    1:25:32 - Optimus robot
    1:34:02 - Future of robotics
    1:38:56 - Advice for young people

    • @shthed
      @shthed Před 3 měsíci +2

      Dude

    • @shthed
      @shthed Před 3 měsíci +1

    • @shthed
      @shthed Před 3 měsíci +1

    • @shthed
      @shthed Před 3 měsíci +1

    • @user-ph3gb5lp9o
      @user-ph3gb5lp9o Před 3 měsíci +2

      I love you Lex plus you look damn sexy with them beard muaahhh
      derya

  • @vitaminwaterdaisuki
    @vitaminwaterdaisuki Před měsícem +1

    What's amazing about Marc is how crazy humble he is. Just an amazing human. One day before I die I hope I ever get to meet this man.

  • @yoyo-jc5qg
    @yoyo-jc5qg Před 3 měsíci +3

    I like how lex does his image and video clip overlays, they dont interrupt the flow of the podcast, so noice

  • @ChefinKron
    @ChefinKron Před 3 měsíci +17

    I missed you Lex 🥲

  • @NanoDex
    @NanoDex Před 3 měsíci +11

    I like the idea of developing perfect fumbling

  • @TheRealStructurer
    @TheRealStructurer Před 3 měsíci +6

    Great discussion. Nice to see Lex going back to his roots. Wish this discussion was longer, so many more aspects to talk about. Thanks for sharing 👍🏼

  • @gordonicus4637
    @gordonicus4637 Před 3 měsíci +2

    The movement of Boston Dynamics robots is just amazing. I've not seen any others that compare...

  • @danschanone
    @danschanone Před 3 měsíci +23

    Thanks for another great instalment. Always looking forward to the next interview...🙏❤️🙏❤️

  • @ross302ci
    @ross302ci Před měsícem

    I love that Lex is a technical guy first and foremost. Interviews like this are a rare thing that we are fortunate to have access to. Marc is such a humble and inspiring character. For all the tech talking heads who love to drone about how they're revolutionizing things, it's so refreshing to see this man who will surely go down in engineering history just eagerly talk about his work and ideas from a place of genuine curiosity and enthusiasm. Thanks Lex and Marc!

  • @samuk9816
    @samuk9816 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Key observation: 1:29:10 ”we got good at getting DARPA funding”. I’ve seen that problem with many teams/companies; they get good at getting grants or subsidies and optimize their organization to that end, rather than optimizing products for customers.

    • @yarivdrori4992
      @yarivdrori4992 Před 3 měsíci +1

      I agree with you in principal, but this is groundbreaking tech, at its infancy, and with enormous long term potential. It is perfectly fine to invest in this potential without immediately pressing for revenue generating applications, which would kill the opportunity.

    • @ekothesilent9456
      @ekothesilent9456 Před 3 měsíci

      @@yarivdrori4992but they are immediately pressing for revenue at the expense of the product quality both long and short term.
      The grants would be the “revenue” in this situation and the priority towards these grants instead of quality and design is what’s going to harm its quality long term… honestly I’m basically saying the same thing he said.. not even sure your logic in disagreeing

  • @AH-wr1ir
    @AH-wr1ir Před 3 měsíci +6

    Great questions Lex! What a fascinating conversation.

  • @aryanchopra1365
    @aryanchopra1365 Před 3 měsíci +274

    The future oscillates drastically between tech-topia and complete and utter devastation.

    • @normalnoose5795
      @normalnoose5795 Před 3 měsíci +2

      How so?

    • @Hellrage5076
      @Hellrage5076 Před 3 měsíci +33

      @@normalnoose5795 Brilliant people innovating every day for a better future vs idiotic sociopaths making decisions in the world's governments + capitalism

    • @MrCaptainTea
      @MrCaptainTea Před 3 měsíci

      What a wannabee woke comment lmao

    • @MrCaptainTea
      @MrCaptainTea Před 3 měsíci +5

      Wow. Deeeeep.

    • @sinnwalker
      @sinnwalker Před 3 měsíci +11

      Like literally anything in life lmao. Life is always walking the line of dystopia and utopia, always has been always will be, until one day it ends, if it ever truly does.

  • @ilovemyhonda250ex
    @ilovemyhonda250ex Před 3 měsíci +20

    awesome. always love hearing from Marc.

  • @TheToFu
    @TheToFu Před 3 měsíci +6

    I can't wait to listen to this episode! Great guest Lex

  • @apostolosonemanarmybumgete9626
    @apostolosonemanarmybumgete9626 Před 3 měsíci +7

    This guy is creating a weapon even better than the atomic bomb and he is smilling with his flower shirt....

  • @SP-ye8hj
    @SP-ye8hj Před 3 měsíci +1

    Damn I’m blown away by how articulate Lex has become. He’s come a long way

  • @gloriaharbin1131
    @gloriaharbin1131 Před 3 měsíci +11

    Inspiring discussion.❤

  • @jamesfoster5205
    @jamesfoster5205 Před 3 měsíci +8

    Nice to see Lex beaming so much in his introduction.

  • @awolffromamongus875
    @awolffromamongus875 Před 3 měsíci +16

    Thanks Lex. You keep my mind uncomfortable, but my curiosity satisfied.

    • @NoorkeiBoston
      @NoorkeiBoston Před 3 měsíci +1

      Oooooh, well said. 😊😊😊 Are you a poet? If not, consider yourself one.

  • @romanfatulaev2296
    @romanfatulaev2296 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Привет из России. Было очень интересно. Роботы всегда вдохновляли меня. Когда всю работу начнут делать роботы, то люди наконец-то смогут понять, кто они такие на самом деле.

  • @starmap
    @starmap Před 3 měsíci +30

    Lex is always bringing the most interesting discussions.

  • @mwiethoff
    @mwiethoff Před 3 měsíci +2

    Long live LEX - the charmer with razor sharp comments/questions.
    Much love and respect from Singapore.
    m

  • @erikhill3431
    @erikhill3431 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Great episode Lex 💪 I thoroughly enjoyed it

  • @Beederda
    @Beederda Před 3 měsíci +4

    I was just thinking about you today lex hope you’re doing well thank you for another wonderful podcast ❤

  • @samhianblackmoon
    @samhianblackmoon Před 3 měsíci +1

    We all can’t be engineers. So I especially appreciate all of the people that work overtime without sleep and eating, that work w/o recognition only to see the the few take all of the credit

  • @zzord
    @zzord Před 3 měsíci

    I have extra respect for people who support, and talk highly about their peers and competitors, like Marc.

  • @jacobcochrane9069
    @jacobcochrane9069 Před 3 měsíci +2

    If you just listen, it's amazing how much the guest sounds like Michael Malice. His voice, accent, pace...

  • @andreewert1925
    @andreewert1925 Před 3 měsíci +6

    The Robot Backflip was cute..Very interesting..Keep it up..Great Interview, great content..DARPA..tell, me more...lol

  • @garyswift9347
    @garyswift9347 Před 3 měsíci +1

    We have a SPOT robot from BD at our Michelin tire plant, in Lexington SC. It has a dedicated operator, and they use it for a variety of things. It goes to the local schools to show off for the kids occasionally as well, so it's not top secret information or anything. On a different note: being a good mechanical troubleshooter is a unique skill set, which seems to be at odds with other types of skill sets that people can have. Not everyone enjoys being covered in hot hydraulic oil, sweat filling your safety glasses, while extracting a broken fastener from a hole, with people waiting for you. We high-five and fist-bump after hard tasks, just like athletes do after a good play. I love that feeling. To any Engineers reading: Threaded fasteners are for fools. Remember that.

  • @skippy6086
    @skippy6086 Před 3 měsíci +18

    I used to program industrial robots for heavy industries. I'm retired now but it was such a fun job! I think I hit it at a good time though cuz AI will easily be able to develop programs in hours that took me weeks to get working. It's kind of a shame that will people will miss the joy of programming.

    • @2DReanimation
      @2DReanimation Před 3 měsíci +1

      I think the logic I learned from programming is applicable to so much else that it should always be taught to everyone. And taught even earlier in school. I mean it's an application of all the other subjects taught, where children can directly apply their knowledge and see results on the screen, or even in toy robots.
      Thinking programming will die out is like human creativity will die out. But looking at children getting addicted to devices and performing incredibly worse in school makes it seem not so unrealistic either.

    • @GudieveNing
      @GudieveNing Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@2DReanimationspot on on all counts. Love programming.

    • @adel86360
      @adel86360 Před 2 měsíci +1

      AI will not replace developers. Current over hyped LLM models like GPT-4 are not able to reason and it is not going to improve any soon.

    • @voltydequa845
      @voltydequa845 Před měsícem

      @@plumbingphase «@adel86360 lmao, famous last words»
      --
      He is right. There's no whatever cognitive representation in LLM. There's only stochastic parroting. Curious to note is that the admirers of LLM, that fail to realize there's no, and cannot be, whatever form of inference-able intelligence, have the very same syndrome of stochastic parroting [while gnawing at llm-infidels.

    • @voltydequa845
      @voltydequa845 Před měsícem

      @@2DReanimation You spotted it all, except for "knowledge" . Learning to program should come even before learning math. It teaches / helps to reason, and that's why I said "except for 'knowledge'" (another thing).

  • @dameanvil
    @dameanvil Před 3 měsíci +10

    00:00 🤖 Marc Raibert shares insights on the progression from Big Dog to LS3, emphasizing its impressive load-carrying capabilities.
    02:19 🧠 Raibert discusses his journey into robotics, inspired by childhood experiences and pivotal moments during graduate school.
    04:05 🤔 The conversation delves into the intersection of brain and cognitive sciences with robotics, highlighting historical and recent efforts to bridge these fields.
    06:49 ⚙ Raibert emphasizes the importance of combining aesthetics with functionality in robot design, highlighting the significance of lifelike movements.
    09:23 ⚡ Raibert advocates for a more aggressive approach in robot manipulation, challenging traditional notions of safety and static grasping.
    10:50 🔄 The discussion explores the concept that perfection may not be the ideal goal in robotics, suggesting that embracing imperfections could enhance human-robot interactions.
    12:38 🚀 Raibert reflects on the early days of his career, sharing anecdotes about funding challenges and pivotal moments in developing the first hopping robot.
    16:17 🛠 Raibert outlines technical challenges and breakthroughs in creating the first hopping robot, highlighting the transition to 3D movement and balancing mechanisms.
    18:05 🦿 Raibert explains the three key elements involved in balancing a hopping robot: managing energy, foot placement, and maintaining an upright attitude.
    19:59 🏃 Marc Raibert discusses the iterative process of improving robotic performance, including speed and obstacle navigation.
    20:53 🤔 Early skepticism surrounded legged locomotion in robotics, but it has proven to be a valuable and impactful pursuit.
    22:16 🤖 Raibert initially had doubts about humanoid robots but later recognized their significance in human interaction and connection.
    23:26 🐕 Despite initial fears, people are often fascinated by robots like Spot, enjoying interaction and engagement.
    24:20 🐶 Raibert recalls the transition from working on the IBO runner to developing Big Dog, marking a shift towards robotics.
    28:43 🤖 The decision to focus solely on building robots marked a pivotal moment in Boston Dynamics' journey.
    30:44 🐾 Big Dog's success was a significant milestone for Boston Dynamics, propelling the company forward and scaling up operations.
    33:00 🏞 Testing robots in real-world environments, like hiking trails, presented both technical and logistical challenges.
    35:42 ⚙ Transitioning from hydraulic to electric power systems required significant innovation in hardware design and control algorithms.
    39:07 🤖 Achieving natural and fluid movement in robots involves dynamic approaches and forward-looking motion predictions.
    39:47 🤸 Limited Horizon approach is used for tasks like balancing and navigating obstacles in robots, focusing on short-term predictions.
    40:53 🤖 Sticking a landing for a robot doing a somersault requires coordinating momentum and rotation, which involves complex calculations but is achievable.
    42:45 🧠 Building robots can help understand human movement better, even though humans themselves may not fully comprehend the physics behind their actions.
    44:21 🦘 Initial robot designs were more complex, resembling animals like kangaroos or ostriches, but simplicity was prioritized for practicality and ease of development.
    48:17 🏃‍♂ Cheetahs and gymnasts exhibit impressive athletic intelligence, highlighting the efficiency and grace of natural movement.
    50:34 💡 Mechanical systems can exhibit motion without explicit computer control, utilizing passive dynamics for efficient movement.
    53:20 🤝 Boston Dynamics AI Institute aims to combine physicality and cognitive abilities in robots to enable them to perform tasks autonomously through on-the-job training.
    56:06 🔄 Stepping Stones to moonshots approach is adopted, focusing on tangible progress and feedback in robotics research.
    57:55 🎯 Milestones include breaking down complex tasks like bicycle repair into observable components and developing skills for robots to perform them autonomously.
    59:46 🤖 Marc Raibert discusses the potential for robots to navigate environments without explicit instructions, highlighting the importance of building navigation skills under uncertainty.
    01:00:01 🧠 Raibert emphasizes the role of machine learning in robotics, acknowledging its growing significance and optimism while noting differences from language-based tasks.
    01:02:43 🛠 Raibert outlines four essential components of a great team: technical fearlessness, diligence, intrepidness, and fun, explaining each aspect in detail.
    01:04:32 📡 Raibert discusses the potential for robots to diagnose and fix physical problems, citing examples like repairing appliances, with the integration of AI and physical skills.
    01:09:59 💪 Raibert emphasizes the importance of intrepidness in robotics, highlighting the necessity of perseverance and learning from failures, illustrated through Boston Dynamics' development process.
    01:13:28 🎉 Raibert shares his perspective on the fun of engineering, highlighting the satisfaction, impact, collaboration, and financial reward associated with the field.
    01:19:54 🤖 Human-robot interaction can benefit from combining language and movement for more efficient and intuitive teaching methods.
    01:20:47 🤔 Creating performances with robots alongside famous dancers poses a daunting challenge due to differences in degrees of freedom, but there's potential for unique expressions.
    01:22:51 💼 Building a team of great engineers requires fostering an environment where interesting engineering work is happening, attracting passionate individuals, even those without professional degrees.
    01:24:41 🔍 Videos played a crucial role in putting Boston Dynamics on the map, demonstrating the possibilities of robotics and inspiring both imagination and fear.
    01:25:51 🤝 Marc Raibert admires Elon Musk's achievements in technology, especially with Tesla and SpaceX, and believes Elon's efforts in humanoid robots, like Optimus, could be impactful.
    01:28:39 🤖 Competition in robotics, especially in the humanoid and legged robot space, is viewed as healthy and beneficial, driving innovation and offering users more choices.
    01:34:20 🧠 Marc Raibert shares a nuanced perspective on the potential risks of superhuman intelligence, emphasizing the need to balance opportunities and risks in technological advancement.
    01:37:54 🌺 The Hawaiian shirt Marc Raibert often wears symbolizes his contrarian nature and willingness to challenge conventional opinions, serving as a reminder to stay true to oneself.
    01:39:19 🚀 When considering career paths, imagine what you would do without constraints and pursue that vision diligently, as opportunities are often wider than perceived.
    01:40:29 💡 Marc Raibert emphasizes the importance of exploring new challenges, even after years of experience, as seen with the creation of the AI Institute, showcasing growth beyond one's initial focus.
    01:40:54 🎥 Demonstrating cognitive functions in robots presents a unique challenge compared to showcasing athletic skills, but embracing flaws and incremental improvements can be compelling and inspiring.

    • @SUSANPACITTO
      @SUSANPACITTO Před 3 měsíci +1

      I am truly b.l.o.w.n. away! 🫣😱🫣

    • @dameanvil
      @dameanvil Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@SUSANPACITTO Thank you Susan

  • @dscott333
    @dscott333 Před 3 měsíci +4

    The future is exciting.. NOW IS EXCITING

  • @2008shania
    @2008shania Před 3 měsíci +1

    Finally Boston dynamic is in the house 😊

  • @zactranten3235
    @zactranten3235 Před 3 měsíci +6

    Lex, you have been leaving me hanging. I keep refreshing, waiting for more pods. Miss ya bub.

  • @TheCynicalNihilist
    @TheCynicalNihilist Před 3 měsíci +1

    The duality of man and robotics:
    Man must walk before it can run, robotics must run before it can walk.

  • @greenseed6807
    @greenseed6807 Před 3 měsíci +5

    is boston dynamics working on exoskeletons and if not why not
    (asking as quadriplegic )

    • @cogoid
      @cogoid Před 3 měsíci +3

      The theoretical model to explain and control biped locomotion was developed by Miomir Vukobratović in 1970s, in Yugoslavia. The motivation for his work was first a medical one, precisely the therapeutic exoskeletons. Only afterwards this theory was used by Boston Dynamics for walking robots.
      I guess it is already very challenging to make a good walking robot, but to make a device that would safely work with a person involves a great deal of additional concerns. There is an exponentially increasing number of the scientific publications in robotic exoskeletons, so there is certainly research being done in this area, and hopefully there will be some good results that people could use.

  • @dynodyno6970
    @dynodyno6970 Před 3 měsíci +13

    Lex is my favorite podcaster and most importantly interviewer. I would put your ability to interview up against any other human on this earth. I also admire how humble you are, maybe one day you could do a solo podcast and talk about your though process on things, and how you manage to stay humble. I understand who you are on the podcast may not be the way you are 100% of the time off the podcast, but I want to be more like you. From your accomplishments, work ethic, humbleness, and ability to have empathy for people from all point of views. Would really appreciate that lex

    • @2DReanimation
      @2DReanimation Před 3 měsíci +1

      "how you stay humble"
      Easy: he's interviewing the smartest and most accomplished human beings on the daily. That's got to humble any sane person ^^
      But I agree Lex is great!

  • @missh1774
    @missh1774 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Actuators? Very cool. Had no idea there was an inverted pendulum that had the 3 point energy system. Stimulating topic for anyone into building and piecing together mechanical concepts. Gotta love that motto too. Thanks Marc and Lex!

  • @merlinmelon
    @merlinmelon Před měsícem

    I've wanted an interview like this ever since I first saw a Boston Dynamics video

  • @Ivan1234772
    @Ivan1234772 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Lex, you are a legend! Just loved this conversation. 🎉❤😊

  • @Kurukx
    @Kurukx Před 3 měsíci +7

    Boston Dynamics is amazing...

  • @Jackalreid
    @Jackalreid Před 3 měsíci

    "I hurt my toe, it made it hard to run" seems kind of important 😂 love you

  • @phoenixthottam5793
    @phoenixthottam5793 Před 3 měsíci

    Outstanding interview, Lex. Extraordinary insight and value .. One of your best!

  • @andygish3461
    @andygish3461 Před 2 měsíci

    These robots today are unbelievable and incredibly amazing. I can't even begin to imagine where robotics will be in the future. This is the kind of interview and topics is why I love this podcast!!

  • @bhuuthesecond
    @bhuuthesecond Před 2 měsíci +1

    @38:00 here I was thinking hydraulics are very cool for heavy industry, and then this man tells me there is a whole other world for hydraulics being applied for legged robots. Amazing!!

    • @fredbloggs5902
      @fredbloggs5902 Před 2 měsíci

      Except electric actuators are much cheaper and simpler.
      BD have never designed their robots from the ground up to be mass produced as cheaply as possible.
      BD are the result of cost-plus military contracts and its taken them over 30 years to get this far.

    • @bhuuthesecond
      @bhuuthesecond Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@fredbloggs5902 Did I say that hydraulic actuators are better than electric?
      And did I say that hydraulic actuators are cheap?
      And also that BD did everything overnight?
      Like, who are you replying to? Because I never said any of the stuff your replying to me.

  • @Jane-yj1to
    @Jane-yj1to Před 2 měsíci +1

    I love Big Dog, they would be so helpful on Ranches and Farms.

  • @Stfugb2s
    @Stfugb2s Před 3 měsíci +1

    1:01:00 - "pixel values aren't words"
    OpeanAI: "hold my beer"

  • @moegeek
    @moegeek Před měsícem

    Marc, I'm a huge fan of your work, and especially liked your inspiration story about seeing the robot parts in the lab. As a kid, I had a book with pictures of the GE Walking Truck that always gave me hope for the future of robotics. Thank you for all of your work, and especially for this wonderful interview.

  • @CarlosGoga
    @CarlosGoga Před 3 měsíci +6

    ¡Muchas gracias, Lex! I receive every new podcast as a beautiful surprise. Please, keep going 🌹

  • @southerncomfortuk
    @southerncomfortuk Před 3 měsíci

    Such an interesting conversation once again 🙏🙏🙏

  • @freakymundo
    @freakymundo Před 3 měsíci +1

    This was a really enjoyable interview. Thanks!

  • @TheSunscratch
    @TheSunscratch Před 3 měsíci +1

    Fantastic talk!

  • @Wm.
    @Wm. Před měsícem

    Thanks for putting this together and sharing! I'm still crushed they didn't include more of you in 2049, but love watching these glimpses into your life. I appreciate your honesty and fearlessness.

  • @xprettylightsx3781
    @xprettylightsx3781 Před 3 měsíci +1

    These robots will maim humans on their own sooner than you think because of brilliant/genius men like this.

  • @user-li2vu3ir1i
    @user-li2vu3ir1i Před 2 měsíci

    Love this podcast can't wait till I'm home so I can get back into. Look forward to catching up when I get out hopefully won't be long in here

  • @josh0n
    @josh0n Před 3 měsíci +1

    House cleaning is such a big use case for the household market. I want a robot that can clean the bathroom toilet, sink, bath etc. or a series of small specialized ones... Roomba was step 1.

  • @mattphorwich
    @mattphorwich Před 3 měsíci +2

    It would be great to hear what the best horticulture people are learning about growing more nutritious food as well,and how robotics could combine...plants animals and robotics...working together in the gardens! 💪 🧠 🐝 🐬

  • @rockyraccoonhendrix1733
    @rockyraccoonhendrix1733 Před 3 měsíci +1

    He reminds me of the mad scientist from the first seasons of South Park.

  • @Brian-S
    @Brian-S Před 3 měsíci

    As someone into rc heavily this is the interview I've been waiting for! Thanks lex for another awesome guest

  • @yarivdrori4992
    @yarivdrori4992 Před 3 měsíci

    When an ordinary human watches those videos, there is almost instantaneous primal emotional connection and empathy towards the robots, similar to how we feel when we watch a child struggle to accomplish a task for the first time. I wonder how people who work with those machines on a daily basis deal with those feelings. Obviously they have a different perspective and they are somewhat jaded, but they are still humans with instinctive parental feelings.

  • @annaberzitskaya9865
    @annaberzitskaya9865 Před měsícem

    I’m amazed by this interview!

  • @samarthpatil27
    @samarthpatil27 Před 3 měsíci

    This is the first of your interviews I've fully watched! Please have James Dyson next.

  • @Nighttimebandit
    @Nighttimebandit Před 2 měsíci

    Great episode Lex! I love how you guys make this so easy to understand for people who aren't engineers and just want to understand whats going on in the robotics world and the advancement thats been made.

  • @aladeadeseun5288
    @aladeadeseun5288 Před 3 měsíci

    I learn a lot from listening to the prof. Robotic is one of the field I'll like to venture into. Well done lex, keep it up.

  • @bellat8448
    @bellat8448 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This is amazing and scary as heck at the same time.

  • @AngDee
    @AngDee Před 3 měsíci +1

    My favorite podcast & host. Rock On Lex 😎✌🏼🇺🇸🍸

  • @jessicaryan9820
    @jessicaryan9820 Před 3 měsíci

    Absolutely loved this!!!

  • @santiagoriosolaya7788
    @santiagoriosolaya7788 Před měsícem

    it was a really inspiring interview. especially when they talked about what engineering was all about.

  • @kiaranr
    @kiaranr Před 3 měsíci

    Listening to this while I'm designing a robot chassis in Fusion 360 and sipping ☕
    Peak comfy.

  • @mikehuesser1058
    @mikehuesser1058 Před 3 měsíci

    I used to take the the starters out and put rolled up cotton cloth inside with about 3/8 of an inch sticking out take a large dry cleaning bag and tape the hole up in the top.Then take 2 pieces of straw grass and form an X with the bottom of the bag using very little tape then fuel the aluminum starter can with lighter fluid before taping it at the point where the straw crisscrossed. Had a helper hold the bag at the top light the wick and supercharged the bag with a matchbook. In the winter they would lift out of sight and we watched them ride the air currents.We used CO 2 canisters for the match heads and depending on how tight it was packed you ended up with a rocket or a bomb .Good times in the sixties in the Willamette Valley Oregon.

  • @richardanderson-ze3sk
    @richardanderson-ze3sk Před 3 měsíci

    Don't explain it, just do it. Approaching Charisma.

  • @ar800
    @ar800 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This podcast is very informative. From a different journalistic perspective, it gives me the mental tools to decipher between Atomic Intelligence and Central Intelligence. No matter the difference, the imminent output must be world trade. Rock on, planet.

  • @muzboz
    @muzboz Před 3 měsíci

    Very interesting, I love Marc's attitude and flair, and his shirt is perfect. :D

  • @IamtheDill
    @IamtheDill Před 3 měsíci

    Marc talking about "pop n' lockin'" dance moves was unexpected lol. 1:21:00

  • @mooktakim
    @mooktakim Před 2 měsíci

    Atlas and Optimus dance off, let's do it!

  • @wyldeman0O7
    @wyldeman0O7 Před 3 měsíci

    I've been saying this for years: the meaning of life is "have fun". Confirmed!

  • @karounos
    @karounos Před 2 měsíci

    This is a very educational interview for me, thank you.

  • @adamf.9835
    @adamf.9835 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great Episode.👍

  • @pablolopez-garcia853
    @pablolopez-garcia853 Před 3 měsíci

    This is GREAT, GREAT, GREAT! Two extraordinarily talented individuals who dare to dream and pursue their dreams diligently. I couldn't of something more motivational than this: congrats and THANKS for giving us this powerful source of inspiration.

  • @nicholasbrown9447
    @nicholasbrown9447 Před 3 měsíci

    Great, fun interview.

  • @taylorbarnard4880
    @taylorbarnard4880 Před 3 měsíci

    Awesome interview! Thanks lex

  • @cacogenicist
    @cacogenicist Před 3 měsíci +1

    I wanted to hear more about hands. Fine motor dexterity.

  • @newone5262
    @newone5262 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I can't believe this guy said you shouldn't be scared of computers because they are smarter than you.

  • @mikechernet1860
    @mikechernet1860 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Hey, Lex finally interviewed his Creator.

  • @stefanovicigor
    @stefanovicigor Před 3 měsíci +2

    We all know these robots will be deployed for future frontlines. Future is now.

  • @user-pz6hs6wi6f
    @user-pz6hs6wi6f Před 3 měsíci

    Damn yes! Some much needed short reprieve from the misery and death from the previous episodes. This is prime lex 🙂

  • @count7ero
    @count7ero Před 3 měsíci

    you know he good when he looks like a gta loading screen

  • @SoulsOfWisdom
    @SoulsOfWisdom Před 3 měsíci

    After dancing, we need anime-style martial combat moves. lol

  • @lawrencebob4250
    @lawrencebob4250 Před 3 měsíci +1

    God Bless you lex, your doing God's work with this Podcast. Love Marc, his definatly one of the greats

  • @carlitoxb110
    @carlitoxb110 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Marc raibert is real world Dr light

    • @jeffbruce616
      @jeffbruce616 Před 3 měsíci

      First real world superhero will be megaman!

  • @CreatronixDE
    @CreatronixDE Před 3 měsíci

    I love this episode 😍