Robotics & World Models Reading Club 16: The Embodied AI Hardware Stack — Supply Chain, Sensors, and the Data Flywheel — SF 07/04

Join us in San Francisco for the Robotics & World Models Reading Club 16! A vibrant gathering for AI researchers and builders striving to advance the realms of robotic world models, WAMs, and embodied intelligence. Our previous sessions featured innovators from renowned companies such as Boston Dynamics, Google DeepMind, NVIDIA, and many more.

🔑 Keynote by Jerry Huang

Dive into the core theme: The Embodied AI Hardware Stack — Supply Chain, Sensors, and the Data Flywheel.
Celebrate Independence Day Robotics at the new Robotics Center of Silicon Valley HQ! Join us for insights into:

• The Hardware Landscape: Real-world manipulator arms, humanoids, mobile bases, and sensor ecosystems.
• The Data Production Problem: Why quality embodied data is vital and how it serves as a gateway for data businesses.
• The Flywheel & the Chokepoint: Understanding the significance of owning the evaluation loop in the embodied AI stack.

📢 Keynote Speaker: Jerry Huang, Founder & CEO of Robotics Center, will provide a comprehensive overview of the physical AI hardware landscape while guiding us through the data supply chain.

⚡ Lightning Talk

Featuring Brian Y Tsui, who will discuss FAEA: Frontier Agent as Embodied Agent, exploring a code-agent framework's application in robotic control systems.

📜 Pre-reading Resources:

• Paper
• GitHub
• Medium Post

🍽️ Enjoy Food and Networking!

Savor food, beverages, and an abundance of strawberries as we mingle before diving into the talks!

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🔒 Logistics

Spots are limited—please arrive by 2:00 PM for check-in. Ensure to arrive on time to enjoy a smooth entry and engage with fellow enthusiasts!

For more information about future sessions and past highlights, check out Session 20 and Session 19!