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by Animats 1800 days ago
Yes.

Also, regular ML researchers sit at tables with laptops. Robotics people need electronics labs and electronics technicians, machine shops and machinists, test tracks and test track staff...

If you have to build stuff, and you're not in a place that builds stuff on a regular basis, it takes way too long to get stuff built.

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> If you have to build stuff, and you're not in a place that builds stuff on a regular basis, it takes way too long to get stuff built.

I wonder why they don't invest in establishing the competency for robotics. The potential return might seem enormous, though their choices might signify that they don't agree.

Or maybe they just aren't willing to leave their comfort zone. 'Software will eat the world' is a convenient idea for people who want to stay in that comfort zone.

It's just higher risk and lower bang for buck right now.