AI Could Pave the Way for Autonomous Robot Workers in Workplaces and Homes

With self-driving robotaxis and delivery drones already in use, general-purpose robots that assist humans in workplaces and homes are becoming a realistic possibility. This future depends on advancing artificial intelligence to enable greater autonomy, a goal that has driven many researchers to launch startups and attracted billions in investment. Matt Malchano, vice president of software at Boston Dynamics, observes that robot autonomy has progressed from simple point-to-point navigation 15 years ago to a much broader range of tasks that robots could perform independently.