ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode of Silicon Valley Unplugged, Sparknify Host Kelby Whitehead interviews David Rodriguez, Co Founder of Robot.com, about what happens when robots move beyond demos and start doing real work in the physical world.Robot.com, formerly known as Kiwibot, is building autonomous robots for delivery, logistics, advertising and humanoid labor. But as robotics and AI advance rapidly, a much bigger question is emerging: What happens when robots become capable enough, cheap enough and reliable enough to work alongside us at scale?Kelby and David discuss the rise of Physical AI, humanoid robots, automation, the economics of deploying robots in the real world, whether robots will replace human workers, and how geopolitical tensions and the global robotics supply chain could reshape the industry.Are we still years away from the robot revolution, or has it already begun?About Silicon Valley UnpluggedSilicon Valley Unplugged, also known as SV Up, is Sparknify’s flagship technology discussion series. Each episode brings together founders, investors, academics, technologists, and thought leaders for candid conversations about the ideas and technologies shaping our lives and the future of innovation.Filmed in Silicon Valley, the program is broadcast across Comcast community channels and distributed through digital platforms.Visit https://sparknify.com/live-show for upcoming episodes, featured speakers, and information about attending future recordings.Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay connected with future episodes of Silicon Valley Unplugged, where Silicon Valley speaks, unplugged.#Robotics #PhysicalAI #HumanoidRobots #ArtificialIntelligence #Automation #RobotDotCom #FutureOfWork #TechStartups #SiliconValley #SiliconValleyUnplugged #Sparknify
