Amazon’s Chief Technologist Talks Robotics and Society

Fagen Wasanni Technologies September 9, 2023
Deborah Taylor

In a recent episode of the GeekWire Podcast, Tye Brady, chief technologist for Amazon Robotics, discusses the emergence of Amazon’s warehouse robots and the larger vision behind them. Brady emphasizes that Amazon is unique in its ability to test and deploy robotics at a massive scale, and he believes that the implications will extend beyond the company, benefiting society as a whole.

According to Brady, robotics has reached a significant inflection point, with advancements in internet connectivity, computing power, sensors, and artificial intelligence. These technological capabilities allow for the integration of these systems into robotic systems. He describes the current moment as an exciting time when all these elements are coming together.

Brady acknowledges concerns about the potential misuse of...

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