#412 – Marc Raibert: Boston Dynamics and the Future of Robotics

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:
–HiddenLayer:https://hiddenlayer.com/lex
–Babbel:https://babbel.com/lexpodand use code Lexpod to get 55% off
–MasterClass:https://masterclass.com/lexpodto get 15% off
–NetSuite:http://netsuite.com/lexto get free product tour
–ExpressVPN:https://expressvpn.com/lexpodto get 3 months free

Transcript:https://lexfridman.com/marc-raibert-transcript

EPISODE LINKS:
Boston Dynamics AI Institute:https://theaiinstitute.com/
Boston Dynamics YouTube:https://youtube.com/@bostondynamics
Boston Dynamics X:https://x.com/BostonDynamics
Boston Dynamics Instagram:https://instagram.com/bostondynamicsofficial
Boston Dynamics Website:https://bostondynamics.com/

PODCAST INFO:
Podcast website:https://lexfridman.com/podcast
Apple Podcasts:https://apple.co/2lwqZIr
Spotify:https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8
RSS:https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/
YouTube Full Episodes:https://youtube.com/lexfridman
YouTube Clips:https://youtube.com/lexclips

SUPPORT & CONNECT:
– Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast
– Support on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman
– Twitter:https://twitter.com/lexfridman
– Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman
– LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman
– Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman
– Medium:https://medium.com/@lexfridman

OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.
(00:00) – Introduction
(10:12) – Early robots
(15:15) – Legged robots
(33:55) – Boston Dynamics
(37:13) – BigDog
(45:20) – Hydraulic actuation
(47:12) – Natural movement
(52:59) – Leg Lab
(59:51) – AI Institute
(1:03:09) – Athletic intelligence
(1:11:04) – Building a team
(1:14:05) – Videos
(1:21:53) – Engineering
(1:25:21) – Dancing robots
(1:30:08) – Hiring
(1:34:00) – Optimus robot
(1:42:30) – Future of robotics
(1:47:24) – Advice for young people