#412 – Marc Raibert: Boston Dynamics and the Future of Robotics

About this episode

<p>Marc Raibert is founder and former long-time CEO of Boston Dynamics, and recently Executive Director of the newly-created Boston Dynamics AI Institute. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> &#8211; <b>HiddenLayer</b>: <a href="https://hiddenlayer.com/lex">https://hiddenlayer.com/lex</a><br /> &#8211; <b>Babbel</b>: <a href="https://babbel.com/lexpod">https://babbel.com/lexpod</a> and use code Lexpod to get 55% off<br /> &#8211; <b>MasterClass</b>: <a href="https://masterclass.com/lexpod">https://masterclass.com/lexpod</a> to get 15% off<br /> &#8211; <b>NetSuite</b>: <a href="http://netsuite.com/lex">http://netsuite.com/lex</a> to get free product tour<br /> &#8211; <b>ExpressVPN</b>: <a href="https://expressvpn.com/lexpod">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a> to get 3 months free</p> <p>Transcript: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/marc-raibert-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/marc-raibert-transcript</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Boston Dynamics AI Institute: <a href="https://theaiinstitute.com/">https://theaiinstitute.com/</a><br /> Boston Dynamics YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@bostondynamics">https://youtube.com/@bostondynamics</a><br /> Boston Dynamics X: <a href="https://x.com/BostonDynamics">https://x.com/BostonDynamics</a><br /> Boston Dynamics Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/bostondynamicsofficial">https://instagram.com/bostondynamicsofficial</a><br /> Boston Dynamics Website: <a href="https://bostondynamics.com/">https://bostondynamics.com/</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT &#38; CONNECT:</b><br /> &#8211; Check out the sponsors above, it&#8217;s the best way to support this podcast<br /> &#8211; Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here&#8217;s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) &#8211; Introduction<br /> (10:12) &#8211; Early robots<br /> (15:15) &#8211; Legged robots<br /> (33:55) &#8211; Boston Dynamics<br /> (37:13) &#8211; BigDog<br /> (45:20) &#8211; Hydraulic actuation<br /> (47:12) &#8211; Natural movement<br /> (52:59) &#8211; Leg Lab<br /> (59:51) &#8211; AI Institute<br /> (1:03:09) &#8211; Athletic intelligence<br /> (1:11:04) &#8211; Building a team<br /> (1:14:05) &#8211; Videos<br /> (1:21:53) &#8211; Engineering<br /> (1:25:21) &#8211; Dancing robots<br /> (1:30:08) &#8211; Hiring<br /> (1:34:00) &#8211; Optimus robot<br /> (1:42:30) &#8211; Future of robotics<br /> (1:47:24) &#8211; Advice for young people</p>