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The Importance of Human Connection with Robots
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2:18:36 - 2:28:23 (09:46)

While robots have become increasingly prevalent in our society, they still lack the human element that is necessary for a good experience for the worker. By adding touch and making robots look less intimidating, it could completely change the way people perceive and interact with them.

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The speaker notes that many manipulation tasks do not necessarily require much thinking about under-actuated dynamics and that staying pure in our approach to these tasks make them an incredible challenge.
2:18:36 - 2:21:06 (02:30)
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Manipulation, Under-actuated Dynamics
Summary

The speaker notes that many manipulation tasks do not necessarily require much thinking about under-actuated dynamics and that staying pure in our approach to these tasks make them an incredible challenge.

Chapter
The Importance of Human Connection with Robots
Episode
#114 – Russ Tedrake: Underactuated Robotics, Control, Dynamics and Touch
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The use of robots in various fields can create a good experience for both workers and consumers, but forging a deep and meaningful connection with robots involves a human element such as touch and creating a design that is perceived as more interactive than mechanical.
2:21:06 - 2:28:23 (07:16)
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Robots
Summary

The use of robots in various fields can create a good experience for both workers and consumers, but forging a deep and meaningful connection with robots involves a human element such as touch and creating a design that is perceived as more interactive than mechanical.

Chapter
The Importance of Human Connection with Robots
Episode
#114 – Russ Tedrake: Underactuated Robotics, Control, Dynamics and Touch
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast