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Amazon Astro underwhelms robotics community; Vicarious Surgical CEO Adam Sachs

Amazon Astro underwhelms robotics community; Vicarious Surgical CEO Adam Sachs

Amazon introduced its much-anticipated home robot…

The Robot Report Podcast

September 30, 20211h 9m

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Show Notes

Amazon introduced its much-anticipated home robot this week, and it's underwhelmed the robotics industry. Mike and Steve share their thoughts on why Astro's future doesn't look bright. Listeners also call in to share their thoughts on the home robot. We also sit down with Adam Sachs, CEO and founder of Vicarious Surgical. Adam discusses the company's next-gen surgical robotics system, the challenges and keys to building it, and debuting on the NYSE. https://www.vice.com/en/article/93ypp8/leaked-documents-amazon-astro-surveillance-robot-tracking