In this episode, Amish Munshi welcomes Michael Kris, a seasoned developer and robotics engineer with nearly two decades of experience in tech, leadership, and startups. Michael shares his journey from coding games as a teenager to leading innovation in humanoid robotics for logistics and warehouse automation. He dives deep into what makes autonomous systems work, the real-world challenges they face, and the future of robotics and self-driving cars.
Amish and Michael explore critical ideas around engineering ethics, real-time systems, and the human dynamics that shape careers in tech. Michael also opens up about his passion for mentoring others, building community connections, and his initiative to create a job-matching tool for the tech world.
Key Topics:
The evolution of robotics and real-time AI systems
The human factors behind autonomous vehicle development
How to navigate your career in tech and build meaningful relationships
Tips for anyone looking to get started in robotics, AI, or engineering
The importance of mentorship, networking, and helping others
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