Brendan Schulman
@RobotPolicy
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Vice President of Policy & Government Relations at Boston Dynamics. Former VP of Policy & Legal Affairs at DJI. Personal views only. Also find me at @dronelaws
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I am proud to have collaborated with lawmakers & stakeholders on this first-of-its kind legislation prohibiting the weaponization of advanced robotics. This bill serves as a timely model for the country and the world. Thank you
@SabadosaMA
@SenMikeMoore
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Did you think we were just sitting around? 😏
Boston Dynamics reveals its new, improved all-electric Atlas robot, and
@bheater
has all the details right here:
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Trick or Bleep!
Even robots like to wear costumes today.
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By popular demand in reply to the picture, here’s a robot llama video
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@BrendanCarrFCC
Commissioner Carr, our robot’s top speed is 3.6 miles per hour (you can easily outwalk it), and the round red button on the back instantly disables its motors. I would welcome an informative discussion about any concerns.
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I was delighted to join
@BostonDynamics
CEO Robert Playter & GC
@JasonFiorillo
at this week’s Senate AI Insight Forum to provide perspectives on the intersection of robotics and AI. Thank you
@SenSchumer
& team for the opportunity.
Written Statement here:
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My interview with
@IEEESpectrum
@BotJunkie
, discussing our new Open Letter on robot ethics. Thank you for the thoughtful discussion, Evan.
Weaponized Robots Letter Calls for Policy, Tech Fixes
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Great to be back at
@AUVSIshow
#Xponential2022
, this time to learn and speak about ground robotics.
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Oops
Delivery robot tries to walk across undried cement:
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Proud to lead this effort to commit to the ethical use of advanced general purpose robots, and to have companies across three continents joining our pledge.
@agilityrobotics
@anybotics
@BostonDynamics
@clearpathrobots
@OpenRoboticsOrg
@UnitreeRobotics
Today we join five other leading robotics companies in pledging that we will not weaponize our advanced-mobility general-purpose robots or the software we develop that enables advanced robotics and we will not support others to do so. Read the full letter:
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Just in time for holiday shopping, we've launched the Boston Dynamics Merchandise Store. This is your big chance to get some cozy robot socks!
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@necnill
@BostonDynamics
This would violate our Terms and Conditions of sale and result in the software license being void. But the letter also calls on policymakers to work on solutions.
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NEW: Boston Dynamics is best-known for its dancing, parkour-running, somersaulting robots. But here's our latest product, Stretch, already making warehouses safer for workers and more efficient for logistics customers such as
@DHLsupplychain
.
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Here's the most amazing thing you'll see today.
It’s time for Atlas to pick up a new set of skills and get hands on.
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I recently spent some time hanging out with Stretch, our autonomous warehouse robot that is going into production this year. Stretch will make warehouse work involving heavy boxes safer and more efficient.
More here:
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Great to be here at WeRobot 2022 to read and discuss the latest thinking on robot law, policy and ethics.
#WeRobot2022
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Heading to
@AUVSIshow
Xponential 2022 in 2 weeks? I'm excited to be joining
@ITIFdc
@hodanomaar
,
@ACLU
@JayCStanley
, and
@DroneDeploy
@MayaMashenka
for our policy panel on robotics.
The Robots Are Here: How Can Industry and Policymakers Support Success?
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Exciting time to be in robotics!
Apple reportedly exploring personal home robots
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We are going to cover so many exciting and important policy topics for ground robotics next week at our
@AUVSIshow
#XPO22
policy panel. I hope to see many of you there!
The Robots Are Here: How Can Industry and Policymakers Support Success? 4/26 @ 4 pm
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I love the Ingenuity drone on Mars but it’s fun seeing some “upgraded”
@BostonDynamics
Spots being put to good use on Tatooine. Robots definitely have a growing role on desert planets.
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Perhaps the only thing better than watching a robot pick up and toss a bag of tools after walking across a plank bridge it built is watching the blooper reel from all the effort needed to get it there. Enjoy!
When we stick the landing every time, it’s time to move on to the next trick. Check out our blog to learn how we push Atlas to the limits and why it matters.
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Excellent new documentary exploring
@BostonDynamics
and the market potential of its dynamic mobile robots:
Can Boston Dynamics’ Robots Spot And Stretch Make It Profitable?
via
@CNBC
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Spot and I are thrilled to be participating in today’s US Senate robotics showcase. If you’re around the Hart Office Building, swing by Room 216 between 4:30 and 6:30. Thank you
@SenatorHeinrich
for hosting us.
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Can you think of any better place to put a robot dog to work than in a
@Purina
dog food factory?
No snacking on the job, Spot!
via
@BostonDynamics
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Continuing its recent tour meeting up with notable heads-of-state, Spot was pleased to spend some time this week with Canadian Prime Minister
@JustinTrudeau
.
It may be summer right now up north, but it’s good to know Spot will operate down to -20° C!
(Via
@IngenuityLabs
)
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Really great robotics showcase today at the US Senate! Thank you to all the Senate offices for stopping by.
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When you spill beer on the floor, you can cry, or you can make your robot better. We did the latter.
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Some leading robot makers are pledging not to weaponize them
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I was privileged today to bring Spot to the Massachusetts State House, to educate lawmakers and staff on the benefits of advanced robotics, and to discuss our support for the Responsible Robotics Act.
Is Spot the world’s first robot lobbyist?
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I remember when drones got this kind of reception. “Creepy” “dystopian” “gimmick”
That was before they rescued over 824 people from hazardous, often life-threatening situations.
Boston Dynamics Is Hoping Robot Dogs Are Less Creepy While Fighting Fires
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It was great having Spot lead
@UN
@ITU
Secretary-General
@ITUSecGen
Doreen Bogdan-Martin on a tour of amazing AI technologies at the start of the
@AIforGood
#aiforgood2023
Summit.
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In Los Angeles this weekend, LAPD’s deployment of its new Spot robot made a huge difference in resolving an armed standoff and allowing a suspect who was hit by gunfire to receive urgent medical attention.
An older-design robot just wasn’t able to do the job.
#RobotsForGood
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I’m looking forward to speaking today at
#ICRA2022
on “Weaponized Robots: Understanding the Spectrum of Risk and Fear”
@GRASPlab
@perryworldhouse
@IEEEorg
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Another day, another random quadruped spotting (pun intended). This one’s in Glass Onion on
@netflix
:
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Robots like to unwind after-hours too!
Enjoy the full
@BostonDynamics
@SamuelAdamsBeer
Super Bowl ad:
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Great recap of my panel event yesterday at
@ITIFdc
:
Fact Versus Fiction: Experts on the Real Risks of Police Tech
via
@govtechnews
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What could possibly go wrong with a 30' flamethrower attached to a robot dog... for sale over the internet for only $9420.
It's even Made in America!
(using a Chinese Unitree Air Go dog)
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Historic moment for robotics: For the first time that I know of, a police robot has taken bullets instead of person. This is the reason to have robots in public safety agencies.
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It's great to have Colorado State Representative
@AnthonyHartsook
joining our panel next week on "The Path to Achieving Community Acceptance for Uncrewed Systems and Autonomy."
Hope to see many of you next week at
@AUVSI
@XPONENTIALshow
2023!
#XPO23
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Messed around with Stable Diffusion this weekend, trying to generate something resembling "robot law." 🤖🤷♂️
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Here's an amazing robot holiday video from Czech Technical University in Prague
@CVUTFEL
:
Šťastné a veselé Vánoce a hodně úspěchů, zdraví a energie v roce 2022 vám přeje
@CVUTFEL
!
»» ««
The Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the
@CVUTPraha
wishes you a Merry Christmas and much success, health and energy in 2022!
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Excited for this panel next week at
@AUVSI
#XPONENTIAL2024
, featuring our CA bill author Dr. Akilah Weber
@asmakilahweber
, ACLU's
@JayCStanley
, and myself, moderated by
@BotJunkie
. Great timing, given legislative progress and our new robot announcement. Hope to see you there!
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I’m very pleased to be testifying today in support of the Massachusetts Responsible Robotics Act. Thank you,
@SabadosaMA
@SenMikeMoore
for your leadership on this important issue.
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Join me today for a novel panel discussion on ground robotics policy, at
@AUVSIshow
#Xponential
, 4/26 at 4:00 pm in room S220B.
The Robots Are Here: How Can Industry and Policymakers Support Success?
#Xpo22
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Great to see President Biden meeting Spot, one of the technologies that will help modernize American industries, enhance worker safety, and
#BuildBackBetter
.
If we can keep coming together and invest in the backbone of America — in our great universities, hardworking families, STEM education, the clean technologies of tomorrow — there’s no limit to what we can achieve.
Let’s keep building a better America.
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AI and robots? Yes!
The next 5 years will be wild.
Knowing how to code and how these AI models work will give you infinite leverage.
We integrated
@OpenAI
's Whisper with Spot. We can now control the robot using our voice!
Nothing is more rewarding than seeing your code walk on four legs.
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I hope robotics will be able to help rescuers with this awful and challenging situation in New York City.
“Our members have been pulled out because of concerns about the structural stability of the building,” an FDNY spokesperson said.
@BostonDynamics
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I'm excited to be presenting on the benefits of advanced robots and ethical considerations at at the
@UN
@ITU
#AIforGood
Global Summit next week in Geneva. Register to attend in-person or online!
📣 We are thrilled to announce that Brendan Schulman, Vice President of Policy and Government at
@BostonDynamics
, will be at the
@UN
@ITU
#AIforGood
Global Summit!
🗓️ Join us in
#Geneva
on 6-7 July!
#ITUaiSummit
🚨20% discount on VIP leader pass!
🌐
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Do you love dancing robots? Here's the latest!
Hyundai × BTS special film for 'BTS Yet To Come in BUSAN' concert Ep.1
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An armed standoff this weekend between a suspect and police in LA:
A Spot robot “was able to remove both firearms from the suspect and allow officers to provide him with medical treatment.”
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Exciting news:
Announcing the Boston Dynamics AI Institute to Spearhead Advancements in Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
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Drones and robots working together to address a dangerous public safety threat:
Winnipeg Police involved in a standoff on Langside street (video)
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Great work here by
@MassStatePolice
and Spot to investigate and neutralize a suspicious item at a gas station. (Video)
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Oh my
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We’ve got a great policy/ethics panel tomorrow with diverse perspectives on drones and robots. Hope you can join us! 3:00 pm local time.
#XPO23
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LA City Council approves a robot dog named ‘Spot’ donated to LAPD (quoting
@RobotPolicy
) via
@ladailynews
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@DrCarlottaBerry
@BlackInRobotics
@BadNewsBot1
@BostonDynamics
Hi Carlotta. This is not a Boston Dynamics robot. We strictly prohibit weaponization in our customer terms & conditions. Please see also:
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Great to see
@seattletimes
coverage of the fantastic
@We_Robot
conference!
The AIs are here: Robodogs, Amazon’s Astro & more. Attachment issues! via
@seattletimes
#WeRobot2022
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New York City Mayor Adams
@NYCMayor
on Spot's use at the Manhattan parking garage collapse: "Why did we get a robotic dog? Because it saves lives. That's how we found the person who was still there."
@BostonDynamics
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More robots in the world, designed to help people and industries, are definitely a good thing. 👏
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I’m excited and honored to have been elected to the
@AUVSI
Board of Directors. This will be my second time serving the world’s leading organization promoting the interests of uncrewed systems, robotics and autonomy, across land, air and sea. Hope to see you at
@XPONENTIALshow
!
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A robot and a drone working together! Which account to tweet this from? 🤔
Squishy robots give Olathe firefighters remote insight during emergencies
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@hacer_kun
Hilarious! And diligent. But, those are actually composite toe shoes, and fully compliant. While we duly protect all our human roboticists, the robots unfortunately tend to get banged a lot. They don't mind, as they have never sustained an OSHA recordable injury.🤖
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Exciting time to be in robotics!
Figure announced that the company has raised an eye-popping $675 million in its Series B round, valuing it at $2.6 billion. The round of funding was led by Microsoft, OpenAI, Nvidia, Jeff Bezos, and more.
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Coming up later this week, join me in person or online for a look at the present and future of robots and artificial intelligence!
@ITU
#AIForGood
I'm excited to be presenting on the benefits of advanced robots and ethical considerations at at the
@UN
@ITU
#AIforGood
Global Summit next week in Geneva. Register to attend in-person or online!
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Ok, so not ALL dancing robots are cool
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Spot is helping American semiconductor manufacturer
@GlobalFoundries
modernize its production facilities, reduce downtime and waste, and address the ongoing global chip shortage.
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FDNY, NYPD explain robotic technology used by first responders during parking garage collapse
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Ever wanted to drive a Spot hands-on?
We even brought stairs and logs.
Sign up for a demo slot at
@AUVSIshow
#Xponential
this week:
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It's great to see our colleagues at
@UnitreeRobotics
join in our ethical position that advanced quadruped robots such as Spot and Go1 should not be weaponized or used to harm people. 👏
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I’ve refrained from jumping on this trend, but I’ll make an exception today only, in light of my performance and its relevance.
Wordle 215 1/6
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
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It was a pleasure to host the UK Parliament Science & Technology Committee
@CommonsSITC
at
@BostonDynamics
. I very much enjoyed our thoughtful discussion about the present and future of robotics and AI.
Iron Man? 🤖Robots in Boston show off for
@UKParliament
@CommonsSITC
during their US visit to
@BostonDynamics
with Proto Atlas Model. 🦾
#innovation
🇬🇧🇺🇸
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I enjoyed sitting down for this interview with
@UN
@ITU
at the
#AIforGood
Summit, to discuss the value of advanced robotics and some of the ethics issues we must work together to address.
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It’s a great morning with
@NYCMayor
Adams discussing the huge safety benefits of advanced robotics. Thank you for your support and technology vision, Mayor!
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In case you are bored with t-shirt folding.
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