Robots in schools? Interviewing Chris Chen from Faraday Future

Humanoid robots are often pitched as factory workers, warehouse assistants, or home helpers. But what if education becomes their biggest opportunity?In this episode, Faraday Future co-CEO Chris Chen explains why K-12 schools, STEM programs, and university research labs could be among the first large-scale adopters of humanoid robots and robot dogs.Chris shares why Faraday Future believes we’re at the beginning of an “iPhone moment” for robotics, how the company plans to deliver nearly 1,000 robots this year, and why physical AI represents the next major evolution beyond today’s large language models.We also discuss:• Why humanoid robot adoption is accelerating worldwide• The transition from digital AI to physical AI• How robots could help teach coding, STEM, and AI literacy• Security, hospitality, and inspection use cases already being deployed• Why Chris believes robotics could become a much larger market than automobiles• Building a robotics ecosystem powered by data, developers, and AIIf you’re interested in AI, robotics, education, automation, or the future of work, this conversation offers a fascinating look at where the industry is headed next.Guest:Chris ChenCo-CEO, Faraday FutureNasdaq: FFAISubscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of technology:https://techfirst.substack.comChapters:00:00 Introduction: Humanoid Robots in Education00:31 Faraday Future’s Vision for Physical AI Infrastructure01:42 The Goal of 1,000 Robot Deliveries02:22 Why Humanoid Robot Manufacturing Is Accelerating03:37 The Starting Point of the Humanoid Robotics Industry04:14 From Digital AI to Physical AI06:04 Why Schools Are a Key Robotics Market06:52 The Three Factors Driving Robotics Adoption07:15 K-12 Education, STEM Training, and Robotics Institutes08:12 Getting Kids Interested in AI Instead of Games09:04 The Future Demand for Robotics Technicians09:43 Humanoids vs. Robot Dogs in Education09:59 Will Every Student Have an AI Tutor?10:30 Beyond Education: Security, Inspection, and Hospitality11:14 Robot Dogs for Autonomous Security Patrols11:50 The Coming Ecosystem for Robot Maintenance12:06 Will Humanoid Robots Become Bigger Than Cars?12:57 How Robots Could Impact Global GDP13:28 Competing in the Exploding Robotics Industry13:56 Building a Robotics Flywheel Through Data15:01 The Team Behind Faraday Future Robotics15:44 Where Faraday Future Will Be in One Year16:03 Faraday Future, Robotics, EVs, and Web317:00 Closing Thoughts