WHO GAINS WHEN ROBOTS RISE?
WHO GAINS WHEN ROBOTS RISE?
01 Dec 2025
The panel discusses the growing impact of robotics and AI across various sectors. Dr. Majid highlights the advancements in robotic surgery at King Faisal Specialist Hospital, emphasizing improved patient outcomes and efficiency. Dr. Kitano elaborates on AI's role in scientific discovery, particularly in biology, where AI can analyze vast datasets and generate hypotheses beyond human capabilities. Andy Rubin shares his perspective on AI as a platform for innovation, akin to personal computers and mobile phones, emphasizing the potential for ecosystem growth. Dr. Lee discusses investment strategies in robotics, focusing on enabling technologies and data solutions. The conversation also touches on the challenges of handling data in open-world AI systems, particularly the 'long tail' of rare events. The panel concludes with insights on how AI can augment human capabilities and lessons the Western world can learn from Asia's practical and detail-oriented approach.