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Door emphasizes that this pattern is remarkably consistent across different technologies. Given the scale of investment and talent focused on robotics today, he predicts that similar timelines are likely for the maturation of humanoid robots. They will evolve from experimental prototypes to integral components of society within a generation, fundamentally altering industries and economies.
The Dual Faces of AI and Robotics: Inequality or Abundance?
One of the most significant considerations regarding advancing AI and robotics is their potential to either exacerbate inequality or lead to unprecedented abundance. According to Door, this hinges on society’s response to these technological shifts.