The All-In Podcast hosts a panel of four robotics CEOs exploring the rapid commercialization of humanoid and quadruped robots. ANYbotics' Dr. Péter Fankhauser explains why his company bet on dog-like quadrupeds over humanoids for industrial use and slams the idea of armed robot dogs. Neo's Bernt Børnich announces plans to ship the Neo humanoid in 2026 as an open developer platform and predicts robots will build other robots within three years. Boston Dynamics' Amanda McMaster reveals Spot as the most deployed robot on earth while Atlas pushes the frontier, and she voices concerns about Chinese robotics security risks. Agility Robotics' Jonathan Hurst argues that advances in AI, sensors, and batteries finally make humanoid robots commercially viable after a century of false starts, and discusses the timeline for robots outnumbering humans on factory floors.
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Neo Ships in 2026 as an Open Robot Platform00:15:01
Bernt Børnich announces that the Neo humanoid will begin shipping in 2026 and will be an open platform for third-party developers.
Spot Is the Most Deployed Robot on Earth, Atlas Is the Most Capable00:33:45
Amanda McMaster states that Boston Dynamics' Spot has the largest real-world deployment footprint of any robot, while Atlas pushes the limits of humanoid capability.