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Becoming RadicalHow Robots and Activism Can Coexist with Dr. Ada Rhodes WishThey say machines are only as good as the people who build them—but what if the people building them haven’t questioned the systems they live in? In this compelling episode of Becoming Radical, host Michael Gaizutis sits down with Dr. Ada Rhodes-Wish, a roboticist, systems designer, and activist whose work bridges the technical and the transformative. Together, they explore how robotics and artificial intelligence intersect with ethics, inclusion, and social change. Dr. Ada discusses her research in computational cognition—building machines that think more like humans, not just mimic them—and why today’s generative AI tools often fall...2025-06-2443 min
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardKen Goldberg (roboticist)Ken Goldberg (Why Don’t We Have Better Robots Yet?) is an award-winning artist, roboticist, and engineering professor. Ken joins the Armchair Expert to discuss being born in Nigeria, growing up in rough and tumble City of Brotherly Love, and on how that taught him how to not take things lying down. Ken and Dax address the elephant panties in the room, how a course he took in 1981 began his trajectory in robotics and AI, and the tragic archetype of Pygmalion and the hubris of falling in love with your creation. Ken explains the Czechoslovakian etymology of the word “robo...2025-01-081h 59
The Leading DifferenceHarout Markarian | Founder, MARKBOTIX | Empowering Independence with Assistive Robotics & His Passion for Helping PeopleHarout Markarian, founder and CEO of MARKBOTIX, shares his journey from Lebanon to the US, transitioning from a professional basketball player to a skilled roboticist. He discusses his educational background in mechanical engineering, robotics, and business, leading to the creation of MARKBOTIX. The company develops GRACE, an assistive robot for the elderly and disabled, aiming to reduce falls and improve quality of life. Harout's passion for engineering and helping people drives his mission to enhance independent living and accessibility.
Guest links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haroutmarkarian/ | https://www.markbotix.com/
Charity supported...2024-09-2030 minThe Leading DifferenceHarout Markarian | Founder, MARKBOTIX | Empowering Independence with Assistive Robotics & His Passion for Helping PeopleHarout Markarian, founder and CEO of MARKBOTIX, shares his journey from Lebanon to the US, transitioning from a professional basketball player to a skilled roboticist. He discusses his educational background in mechanical engineering, robotics, and business, leading to the creation of MARKBOTIX. The company develops GRACE, an assistive robot for the elderly and disabled, aiming to reduce falls and improve quality of life. Harout's passion for engineering and helping people drives his mission to enhance independent living and accessibility.
Guest links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haroutmarkarian/ | https://www.markbotix.com/
Charity supported...2024-09-2030 min
AVL's Reimagine Mobility PodcastElectric Power for Heavy Trucks: The Future of Long-Haul Efficiency w/ Ian RustIn this episode of Reimagined Mobility, we dive into the innovative technology behind Revoy with Ian Rust, the MIT-educated roboticist and former engineer at Cruise Automation. Revoy is revolutionizing the trucking industry by introducing an electric vehicle module that can seamlessly integrate with any of the 3 million semi-trucks on the road today. This groundbreaking solution reduces fuel use and emissions by over 70%, offering a cost-effective and sustainable alternative for long-haul transportation.Join us as we explore:· The challenges of electrifying heavy-duty trucks· How Revoy's technology works without distracting drivers· The economic and environmental b...2024-09-0528 min
What is The Future for Cities?234I_Tenzin Crouch, roboticist, entrepreneur and explorer"The biggest strength for cities is the ability to create the future you want."
Are you interested in space robots? What do you think about the next exploratory frontiers? How can we use knowledge for improving our futures?
Interview with Tenzin Crouch, roboticist, entrepreneur and explorer. We talk about his vision for the future of cities, space exploration, robots versus AI, diversity of culture, and many more.
Tenzin Crouch is a roboticist, entrepreneur, and explorer. Over the last three years, he worked on MoonRanger, an autonomous lunar rover developed for NASA by Carnegie...2024-07-0447 minWhat is The Future for Cities?234I_Trailer_Tenzin Crouch, roboticist, entrepreneur and explorerTrailer for episode 234 - interview with Tenzin Crouch, roboticist, entrepreneur and explorer. We talk about his vision for the future of cities, space exploration, robots versus AI, diversity of culture, and many more.
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2024-06-3002 min
Download High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Computers & TechnologyThe Heart and the Chip: Our Bright Future with Robots by Gregory Mone, Daniela RusPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/757696to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Heart and the Chip: Our Bright Future with Robots
Author: Gregory Mone, Daniela Rus
Narrator: Andrea Gallo
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 39 minutes
Release date: March 5, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Computers & Technology
Publisher's Summary:
Daniela Rus, a leading roboticist and computer scientist, explores how we can use a new generation of smart machines to help humankind.There is a robotics revolution underway. A record 3.1 million robots are working in factories right now, doing everything from assembling computers to packing goods...2024-03-0510h 39
Download High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Computers & TechnologyThe Heart and the Chip: Our Bright Future with Robots by Gregory Mone, Daniela RusPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/757696 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Heart and the Chip: Our Bright Future with Robots Author: Gregory Mone, Daniela Rus Narrator: Andrea Gallo Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 39 minutes Release date: March 5, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Computers & Technology Publisher's Summary: Daniela Rus, a leading roboticist and computer scientist, explores how we can use a new generation of smart machines to help humankind.There is a robotics revolution underway. A record 3.1 million robots are working in factories right now, doing everything from assembling computers to packing...2024-03-0505 min
Women with Cool JobsGeneral Contractor/Designer & Inventor/Roboticist/Engineer Innovating Creative Solutions That Make Houses Home, with Ati Williams & Jessica BanksAti Williams and Jessica Banks are multi-talented and multi-passionate women in the trades and STEM...and also 2 of 4 cohosts of "Hack My Home" on Netflix.. They show us why it's important to NOT be defined by the "lower third," which in TV terms means the lower part of the screen where they include your title or job description. We can be multi-faceted and multi-talented women, which is exactly what they are. Ati Williams is a licensed general contractor and renowned design-builder, owner of Honeycomb – a renovation and design business, real estate developer, TV personality, speaker, and phila...2023-11-011h 26