Marc Raibert: Boston Dynamics and the Future of Robotics | Lex Fridman Podcast #412

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: - HiddenLayer: - Babbel: and use code Lexpod to get 55% off - MasterClass: to get 15% off - NetSuite: to get free product tour - ExpressVPN: to get 3 months free TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE LINKS: Boston Dynamics AI Institute: Boston Dynamics YouTube: @bostondynamics Boston Dynamics X: Boston Dynamics Instagram: Boston Dynamics Website: PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: RSS: Full episodes playlist: Clips playlist: OUTLINE: 0:00 - Introduction 1:43 - Early robots 6:47 - Legged robots 25:27 - Boston Dynamics 28:45 - BigDog 36:52 - Hydraulic actuation 38:44 - Natural movement 44:31 - Leg Lab 51:23 - AI Institute 54:41 - Athletic intelligence 1:02:35 - Building a team 1:05:37 - Videos 1:13:25 - Engineering 1:16:53 - Dancing robots 1:21:40 - Hiring 1:25:32 - Optimus robot 1:34:02 - Future of robotics 1:38:56 - Advice for young people SOCIAL: - Twitter: - LinkedIn: - Facebook: - Instagram: - Medium: @lexfridman - Reddit: - Support on Patreon: