The conversation centers on Virtuals Protocol's launch of Eastworld Labs, an AI accelerator focused on humanoid robots and a hybrid society of robots, virtual agents, and humans. Jansen Teng, co-founder of Virtuals Protocol, details Eastworld's goal to ease the development of humanoid use cases by providing funding, data models, and distribution channels for founders. A key concept involves teleoperation, where humans in cheaper countries remotely control robots in wealthier nations, potentially saving 40-60% on labor costs. Teng also discusses how tokenization can benefit robotics projects by providing economic value and attention, and envisions a future where robots become autonomous economic actors coordinated via blockchain.
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