Andy Rubin - Founder & CEO, Genki Robotics, Android & Danger

Andy Rubin discusses his robotics venture, Genki Robotics, based in Tokyo, focusing on humanoid robots and AI. Rubin highlights Japan's early innovation in robotics and aims to bridge Silicon Valley's capabilities with Japan's expertise. He addresses Japan's stalled economic and technological progress, emphasizing the need for focus and capital. Rubin sees potential in other parts of Asia, particularly in countries facing demographic crises and unskilled labor shortages, advocating for automation as a solution. He acknowledges China's technological advancements and government-sponsored initiatives in sectors like robotics. Rubin envisions robots as workforce multipliers rather than job replacements, helping to solve societal problems. Rubin dismisses AI skepticism, comparing it to the Luddites during the industrial revolution, and promotes AI as a tool for efficiency and learning. Ana Blanquart interviews Rubin on his perspectives of the robotics industry.