A Conversation with the Author of StageCraft: What’s the Difference When Migrating VLA from Embodiment to Environmental Changes?
In a keynote at the IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, Ankur Mehta highlighted how shrinking research funding, talent shortages, and public anxiety over AI and robotics are reshaping the field. He urged researchers to engage directly with communities to address concerns about equity and responsibility.