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Zachary Jackowski on Generalization in Robotics and the Reality of Deploying Robots in the Real World
Robotics is advancing quickly, but building systems that can operate reliably in the real world remains one of the most complex challenges in technology.
In this episode of Automated, Brian Heater speaks with Zachary Jackowski of Boston Dynamics about the shift from research to commercialization and why generalization is emerging as the defining problem in modern robotics.
Zachary explains how Boston Dynamics approaches robot design, from early research platforms like Atlas R1 to more refined production systems. Early versions prioritize exploration and performance, while newer iterations…
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