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The Software Shift in Robotics

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The software shift in robotics has arrived. A new generation of AI models, simulation tools, and edge computing is expanding what robots can learn and do. Drawing on his work building Gambit, Ben explores why these advances are setting up an explosion in robotic capabilities

What you’ll take away

  • Understand how software is changing the capabilities of robots.
  • Connect advances in AI, simulation, and edge computing with practical robotics.

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Ben Lawson

CTO · Gambit Robotics

Ben Lawson is CTO at Gambit Robotics. At Ship, he explores the software shift in robotics, drawing on his work building Gambit to connect advances in AI models, simulation, and edge computing with what robots can learn and do.

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  • The Software Shift in RoboticsOctober 15 · 1:15 PM–1:35 PM · Startup Studio

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