The humanoid robot was designed with an eye toward businesses before homes, says Steve Carlin, Softbank Robotics chief strategy officer. That way American users can interact and "get used to" the four-foot-tall robots before letting them into their personal spaces.
For full interview, [click here](https://cheddar.com/videos/why-pepper-may-take-its-time-getting-to-your-home).
Students from 21 universities across nine countries will compete to see whose self-driving tech will carry their team past the checkered flag on race day at the Indy Autonomous Challenge, which is in its fourth year.
