AI Could Bring Autonomous Robot Workers to Workplaces and Homes

With self-driving taxis and delivery drones already in operation, general-purpose robots that assist humans in workplaces and homes are becoming increasingly plausible. Achieving this future depends on advanced AI that enables robots to perform a wide range of tasks autonomously, a goal that has spurred numerous research startups and attracted billions in investment. Matt Malchano, vice president of software at Boston Dynamics, notes that the focus of autonomy has progressed from simple navigation between two points to a vast array of complex tasks that robots could handle independently.