In this Hill and Valley Forum panel, Peggy Johnson, CEO of Agility Robotics, Stephen Miran, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors, and Congressman John Moolenaar discuss how humanoid robots are helping address labor shortages in warehouses and factories while supporting America's manufacturing resurgence. They emphasize the importance of maintaining U.S. technological leadership against China's aggressive competition in robotics through smart policies, tariffs, and investments in workforce development.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Preview

(0:26) Introduction to the panel on robotics and manufacturing

(1:48) Peggy Johnson explaining what humanoid robots are and their capabilities

(3:36) Stephen Miran on manufacturing's importance for national security

(5:36) Discussion of competition with China in robotics technology

(7:32) Bank teller analogy: how automation creates more jobs, not fewer

(8:44) How robots fill jobs humans don't want in logistics and manufacturing

(9:49) Policy needs for robotics: safety regulations and talent development

(13:00) Creating a competitive U.S. economy through tax incentives and regulatory reforms

(15:20) Role of tariffs in addressing unfair trade practices with China(17:49) Supply chain vulnerabilities and critical components

(22:18) Future of humanoid robots in factories and eventually homes

(24:57) Making robotics appealing to the next generation of workers

(27:08) Closing