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In a new podcast appearance, Foundation Robotics CEO Sankaet Pathak outlines a 50/50 split between defense and commercial work, revealing a pilot program in Ukraine and teasing a highly ruggedized Phantom 2.- Published on
A new technical demonstration from Foundation Robotics shows the Phantom MK1 humanoid navigating a series of comedic and complex physical obstacles to stress-test its balance and "spinal cord" control systems.- Published on
Foundation Robotics continues its technical "deep dive" series, explaining why its humanoid computer is located in its chest and how the robot uses evolutionary principles to optimize its sensory array.- Published on
Sankaet Pathak joined "Mornings with Maria" to discuss the role of humanoid robots in Ukraine, the "inevitable" automation of white-collar work, and a master plan that extends to Antarctica and the Moon.