Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe believes current approaches to robotics are flawed and is launching a new startup, Mind Robotics, to address this.
Why it matters
This article highlights a significant shift in thinking from a prominent figure in the automotive and potentially robotics industry. RJ Scaringe's critique suggests a potential gap in current AI and robotics applications, and his new venture could lead to innovative approaches in robot design and functionality, impacting how we interact with and utilize autonomous systems in the future.
The boss of Rivian thinks robots are being made the wrong way. He's starting a new company to try a different approach to building robots.
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