How AI Is Paving the Way for Autonomous Robot Workers in Workplaces and Homes

Self-driving robotaxis and delivery drones already operate in cities, suggesting that general-purpose robots assisting humans in workplaces or homes is a realistic next step. This future depends on advancing robot autonomy through modern AI, a vision that has spurred many researchers to become founders and attracted billions in investment. Matt Malchano, vice president of software at Boston Dynamics, notes that 15 years ago the goal was simply navigating from point A to B, whereas now the focus is on enabling robots to autonomously perform a wide range of complex tasks.