Experiencing self-driving technology firsthand, like getting into a Cruise car that drives itself, is a remarkable advancement that showcases how far we've come.

Self-driving cars were once considered commercially unviable, but now they are prevalent in San Francisco, showcasing a significant shift in perception and technology.

The state of autonomy today can be simplified into two approaches: the Waymo model, which operates without a driver, and the Tesla model, which requires a driver but offers a proven business model.

The future of transportation could see a complete transition from manually driven to autonomous vehicles, significantly changing how we navigate the world.

While Tesla is a competitor in the self-driving space, we focus on developing general-purpose autonomous technology with Waymo, which can be applied in various fields.

Tesla is the only car company that believes its cars can achieve full autonomy through a software update, potentially making them five times more valuable than non-autonomous cars.

Robotics hasn't reached its breakthrough moment like ChatGPT yet, but self-driving cars are fully deployed in San Francisco, with regular people using them daily.

Tesla's autopilot represents a real-world application of AI, where human supervision is still required, highlighting the importance of human-robot interaction in achieving safety and efficiency in autonomous driving.

The 'Waymo' self-driving car project was a pivotal moment for robotics, showcasing the potential of autonomous vehicles and deepening my passion for robotics.