Venkatesh Rao@vgr·Dec 22, 2021AMA for next 10 minutes 7:54pm pacific rn, will answer questions time stamped until 8:04pm3321
Cig Zone@ekstasis·Dec 22, 2021Replying to @vgrI’m late but can I get a ruling on the field here, I know this is your thing:Quote TweetCig Zone@ekstasis·Dec 22, 2021Thiel’s concept of the future is that of communist AI vs. capitalist crypto, but that’s wrong. The future is mech suits vs. robot dogs.Show this thread1
Cig Zone@ekstasis·Dec 22, 2021Replying to @vgrIt’s slightly metaphorical, assistive/augmentative robotics vs. replacive robotics.111
Venkatesh Rao@vgr·Dec 22, 2021Replying to @ekstasisHeh yeah assistive robotics will be high but not in mecha form factors. Exoskeletons are the new jet packs.11
Cig Zone@ekstasis·Dec 22, 2021Replying to @vgrMy bum knee would really love an exoskeleton right about now.12
Cig Zone@ekstasis·Dec 22, 2021Replying to @vgra robotic cane!youtube.comHow to use a Hero Arm: Pouring & Drinking WaterTilly demonstrates how the Hero Arm's proportional control grip and posable wrist can be used to easily pour and drink water.- Find out more: https://openbio...11