In this episode of No Priors, Sarah Guo interviews Tony Zhao and Cheng Chi, co-founders of Sundae, about their work on Memo, a general home robot. They discuss the current state of AI and robotics, emphasizing the shift from task-specific robots to generalizable systems through imitation learning and advancements like diffusion policy, Aloha, and UMI. The conversation covers the challenges of scaling data collection, the importance of data quality, and the design philosophy behind creating a low-cost, safe, and capable home robot. They also share their journey of building Sundae, the technical hurdles they've overcome, and their vision for a future where robots handle mundane chores, freeing up people's time for more fulfilling activities. They aim to launch a beta program in 2026 and anticipate commercial availability soon after, with a focus on reliability, capability, and affordability.
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