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Dennis Hong
@DennisHongRobot
Professor, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, UCLA. Director, RoMeLa: Robotics & Mechanisms Laboratory
Oct 7, 2022 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
#FAQ
Q: What is the use for the robots you are making?

#Robotics #applications vs. #knowledge
@RoMeLaUCLA A:
Unlike industry, in academia performing research is more about generating new knowledge than a product. Thus when you see the technology we are developing, it is important to try to see the bigger picture than just its apparent direct applications. 1/3
Oct 1, 2022 • 14 tweets • 3 min read
[My thoughts on Tesla Optimus and AI Day 2022] The energy and excitement at AI Day2 was amazing. “AI day” is actually a recruitment event, and in that sense I believe the event was a big success. It was also incredible to see all the new technologies Tesla has been working on including the Optimus humanoid robot prototype.