No Priors Ep. 141 | With Sunday Robotics Co-Founders Tony Zhao and Cheng Chi

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, focusing on the shift from classical robotics to more generalizable AI algorithms. The conversation covers their research contributions, including diffusion policy, Aloha, and Umi, and how these advancements have enabled more scalable data collection and training. They delve into the design philosophy behind Sundae's home robot, emphasizing cost-effectiveness, safety, and the goal of automating mundane chores to free up people's time. They also address the challenges of scaling up robotic systems, the importance of data quality, and their plans for a beta program to gather user feedback. The discussion concludes with a look at the future impact of ubiquitous home robots and the technical skills they seek in potential team members.