AI-Powered Autonomous Robots Could Transform Workplaces and Homes

The vision of general-purpose robots assisting humans in workplaces and homes is becoming more realistic thanks to advances in AI-driven autonomy. This future, already hinted at by self-driving robotaxis and delivery drones, has attracted billions in investment and spurred many researchers to become startup founders. Matt Malchano, vice president of software at Boston Dynamics, notes that the focus has shifted over the past 15 years from simple point-to-point navigation to a wide range of tasks robots can perform independently.