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Robert Playter

CEO of Boston Dynamics, overseeing the development and commercialization of advanced robots such as Spot and Atlas. He has been instrumental in leading the company through significant technological innovations and expanding its market reach in robotics and automation.

About

Robert Playter is the CEO of Boston Dynamics, a leading company in robotics.
He has a strong background in engineering and robotics, previously working at organizations focusing on cutting-edge automation technologies.
Since becoming CEO, he has led Boston Dynamics in developing versatile, agile robots for commercial and industrial applications.
Under his leadership, the company has advanced robotic capabilities and increased real-world deployments of robots like Spot and Atlas.

Areas of Expertise

CEO Robotics Expert

Recent Podcasts

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Robert Playter: Boston Dynamics CEO on Humanoid and Legged Robotics | Lex Fridman Podcast #374

Topic: Robotics, specifically humanoid and legged robots, and the history and future of Boston Dynamics.

02:27:581,080,28510,2992 years ago
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