Humanoid Robot Startups Are Hot. This AI Expert Cuts Through the Hype. 1w1y2e

Ayanna Howard is dean of The Ohio State University’s College of Engineering and a top expert on...

Ayanna Howard is dean of The Ohio State University’s College of Engineering and a top expert on two of the most hyped fields in tech: humanoid robots and artificial intelligence. Combining these technologies could allow advanced bots to take on all sorts of tasks, from helping pack boxes at warehouses, to taking care of the elderly, or even doing the dishes. But what will it take to get there, and how close are we to getting everyday robot helpers? Howard speaks to WSJ’s Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins on the Bold Names podcast.


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