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Boris Sofman
robotics engineer
Across 1 conversation, Boris Sofman ranges across robotics, humanoid robotics, emotional design. Cosmo's design prioritized emotional engagement using minimal visual tools, similar to Pixar's WALL-E. Waymo's autonomous trucking aims to address a driver shortage expected to exceed 80,000 in the coming years.
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previewCosmo's behavioral engine interprets real-world context to generate emotional responses, enhancing user relatability.
#241Boris Sofman: Waymo, Cozmo, Self-Driving Cars, and the Future of Robotics
Waymo's fifth-generation self-driving system includes twice as many sensors on trucks compared to cars, optimizing for unique dynamics.
#241Boris Sofman: Waymo, Cozmo, Self-Driving Cars, and the Future of Robotics
The design of sensor placement on trucks avoids occlusion, using two main sensor pods on the sides for optimal coverage.
#241Boris Sofman: Waymo, Cozmo, Self-Driving Cars, and the Future of Robotics
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