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In this episode, Lauren Hawker Zafer is joined by Bruno Maisonnier - a Pioneer in Humanoid Robotics and Visionary in Artificial Intelligence.
Bruno Maisonnier is a prominent French entrepreneur and engineer recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of humanoid robotics and his ongoing work in developing a new generation of artificial intelligence.
He is the founder of Aldebaran Robotics, the company behind the internationally acclaimed NAO and Pepper robots, and currently leads the charge at AnotherBrain, a company pioneering "Organic AI."
An alumnus of the prestigious École Polytechnique, Maisonnier began his career in the banking sector. However, his passion for technology and a belief in the future of personal robotics led him to a significant career change. In 2005, he founded Aldebaran Robotics in Paris, with the ambitious goal of creating humanoid robots that could interact with humans in a natural and intuitive way.
Under his leadership, Aldebaran developed the NAO robot, a small, programmable humanoid that quickly became a standard platform for research and education worldwide. This was followed by the creation of Pepper, a larger, more sophisticated robot designed for social interaction and commercial applications. These robots were revolutionary in their ability to perceive and respond to human emotions, marking a significant step forward in the field of social robotics.
In 2012, SoftBank Group acquired a majority stake in Aldebaran Robotics, which was later fully integrated into the Japanese conglomerate. Maisonnier eventually departed from the company he founded and, in 2017, embarked on a new venture with the establishment of AnotherBrain.
With AnotherBrain, Maisonnier is focusing on what he terms "Organic AI," a novel approach to artificial intelligence inspired by the workings of the human brain. This new generation of AI aims to be more efficient, require less data, and provide explainable results, moving beyond the limitations of current deep learning models.
Tune into the spotlight from the upcoming episode nine with Bruno! This is a truly unique and insightful dive into AI beyond LLMs.
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