The Future of Robotics and Autonomous Driving with Boris Sofman

In this conversation, Boris Sofman, Senior Director of Engineering at Waymo, discusses his journey from co-founding Anki and creating the social robot Cosmo to leading autonomous trucking initiatives at Waymo. He reflects on the challenges and opportunities in the robotics and autonomous vehicle space, comparing the distinct approaches of Waymo and Tesla. Boris shares insights into the role of AI and machine learning in robotics, the necessity of effective human-robot interaction, and the potential societal impact of autonomous technologies