Importance of Open Robotics Models and Low-Cost Hardware
chris_j_paxton · x · 2026-08-24
The author emphasizes the critical need for strong open-source robotics foundation models and accessible low-cost hardware, criticizing attempts to skip these foundational steps. A cited view warns that without affordable experimentation, the US risks falling behind in the early innings.
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