What about friends?

Companions?

Or more?

In this episode of TechFirst, host John Koetsier chats with Andrew Kiguel, CEO of Realbotix, and Aria, his hyper-realistic AI-integrated robot.

We talk about the development, capabilities, and future applications of robots designed for companionship and interaction, including their costs, AI integration, and how big the companionship market, not just the labor market

00:00 Introduction to Humanoid Robots

01:28 The Future of Work with Robots

02:24 Emotional and Social Roles of Robots

03:23 Economic Impact and Job Displacement

07:00 Companionship Robots: Addressing Loneliness

10:26 AI Technology Behind Aria

15:15 Challenges and Innovations in Robotics

21:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts