Robopsych Podcast

Episode 81 - Dr. Paul Pangaro on Designing Interactions This week, Carla Diana and Tom Guarriello speak with Dr. Paul Pangaro, Professor of Practice at the Human-Computer Interaction Institute of Carnegie-Mellon University. Paul is a longtime friend and colleague who has been thinking and writing about cybernetics, AI, and robotics for many years. Show Notes Paul Pangaro, Ph.D. Homepage Paul’s “Turning Test” Post Resources in systems: Donella Meadows on systems literacy Paul's "Getting Started Guide" to cybernetics Paul's work on "Designing for Ethical Interactions" RSD: Relating Systems Design Ranulph Glanville Wikipedia page Brian Roemmele on intelligent agents and conversations The RoboPsych Podcast has been voted one of the Top 5 Robotics Podcasts by Feedspot readers. Thanks for listening to the RoboPsych Podcast. Please subscribe and review! Subscribe in iTunes Subscribe on Overcast RoboPsych.com

Ep. 80 - Bryan Boyer on Autonomous Vehicles and Their Impact This week, Carla Diana and Tom Guarriello speak with architect and public sector innovator Bryan Boyer about autonomous vehicles and their impact on cities and on us. Show Notes Anthony Townsend of Bits and Atoms Carla's Popular Science Robot's Brain article Bloomberg Aspen Initiative on Autonomous Vehicles in Cities Stewart Brand's "pace layers" Garnter's Hype Cycle Global Atlas of Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Projects Jane Jacobs and Robert Moses Alain Kornhauser Smart Driving Newsletter Atlas of AV Civic Initiatives Ocado Robotic Grocery Warehouse The RoboPsych Podcast has been voted one of the Top 5 Robotics Podcasts by Feedspot readers. Thanks for listening to the RoboPsych Podcast. Please subscribe and review! Subscribe in iTunes Subscribe on Overcast RoboPsych.com

This week, Carla Diana and Tom Guarriello discuss Carla’s new 4D Design program at the Cranbrook Academy of Art. Show Notes Moxi healthcare assistant robot Moxi episode of RoboPsych Podcast Cranbrook Academy of Art Eames bent plywood chair 4 D Design Program at Cranbrook Academy of Art Rob Walker CP Snow’s “The Two Cultures” 4D Program FAQs Robert Caro's biography of Robert Moses, "The Power Broker" Carla's "Medusa" installation in downtown Detroit gallery Myth of Medusa Baymax from "Big Hero 6" Chris Atkinson at CMU Scooby's sonified plant demonstration Scooby YouTube video lecture The RoboPsych Podcast has been voted one of the Top 5 Robotics Podcasts by Feedspot readers. Thanks for listening to the RoboPsych Podcast. Please subscribe and review! Subscribe in iTunes Subscribe on Overcast RoboPsych.com

Ep. 78 - Goodbye, Jibo This week, Carla Diana and Tom Guarriello discuss the effects of Jibo, the social robot, being shut down. Show Notes Jibo Cynthia Breazeal, Ph.D. Kuri Buddy Jibo, Inc., shutdown news Jibo Owners Facebook Group Anki Vector Jibo in recent news Jibo's goodbye speech Jibo Owners Facebook Group Tom’s Jibo tweet Jibo's intellectual property sale Clayton Christiansen Jobs To Be Done model Nao robot Thanks for listening to the RoboPsych Podcast. Please subscribe and review! Subscribe in iTunes Subscribe on Overcast RoboPsych.com

Ep. 77 - Brian Roemmele: The Intelligence Amplifier and Wisdom Keeper This week, Carla Diana and Tom Guarriello talk to voice-first expert Brian Roemmele about his forthcoming book, The Last Interface, and his thoughts on what he calls “the Intelligence Amplifier” and “Wisdom Keeper.” A lively, fascinating conversation. ”The Last Interface”, Brian’s forthcoming book Paul Pangaro, Ph.D. Yan LeCun and Gary Marcus debate on AI Joseph Campbell, “The Hero’s Journey” Intersection, film Contact, film Judith Rich Harris "The Nurture Assumption" Group socialization Pierre Teilhard de Chardin William Faulkner on the past Thanks for listening to the RoboPsych Podcast. Please subscribe and review! Subscribe in iTunes Subscribe on Overcast RoboPsych.com

Show Notes This week, Carla and Tom discuss Carla’s recent presentation about designing social objects at Interaction 19. IX 19 Interaction Conference Cranbrook Art Institute 4D Design Program Moxi Diligent Robotics Team RoboPsych Podcast Episode Moxi video Erica - Ishiguro's latest robot Genuine and fake smiles Carla's Popular Science article Thanks for listening. Please subscribe and review our podcast on iTunes.

Ep 75 - Robots in Arizona - Victims, Villains, and Heroes Show Notes This week, Carla and Tom discuss the implications of recent aggressive incidents against self-driving vehicles in Arizona. Japanese hotel "fires" half its robots Yann LaCun on need for new approach to self-driving vehicles Rethink Robotics shuts down Pepper renewals down in Japan Waymo self-driving vehicles attacked in Phoenix suburbs Robot brings vape pen to threatening man Knightscope security robot deployment worries citizens The Luddites Thanks for listening. Please subscribe and review our podcast on iTunes.

Ep. 74 - Dan Faggella on AI in Industry Today and Tomorrow Show Notes This week, Carla and Tom speak with Dan Faggella, CEO of Tech Emergence and host of the AI in Industry Podcast. We talk about the current applications of AI in companies, the military, and government, and about the future benefits, challenges, and concerns that AI raises. Tech Emergence website AI In Industry Podcast in iTunes Dan’s TEDx Talk at University of Rhode Island Dan's AI Ethics talk at Notre Dame China’s Citizen Score Edward Bernays Wikipedia page Thanks for listening. Please subscribe and review our podcast on iTunes.

Ep 73 - Don Coolidge CEO of Elemental Path on Smart Toys Show Notes This week, Carla and Tom speak with Don Coolidge, CEO of Elemental Path, a company that makes smart toys for kids. We discuss the process for making smart toys, how Don’s company thinks about the challenges of producing things for kids, and the future of voice interactive devices. Elemental Path website Scout, Kickstarter from Elemental Path’s CogniToys Dino from CogniToys Tomorrow Lab Atlantic Magazine Alexa Cover Story IEEE Ethical Standards for AI Systems Vector Scout Kickstarter Don Coolidge on Twitter Thanks for listening. Please subscribe and rate our podcast on iTunes.

Show Notes This week, Carla and Tom talk about just how realistic our expectations of intelligent robots really are. We use Rodney Brooks’ essays on the subject to investigate. Rodney Brooks: “Steps Toward Super Intelligence IV, Things to Work on Now” Dogs CAN recognize images on TV Rethink Robotics robots, Baxter and Sawyer Brian Roemmele RoboPsych Podcast Ep. 66 Flesh and Machines by Rodney Brooks Clothes folding robot Brooks on magical thinking about AI False belief test NY Times Op-ed: AI Hits Hidden Barrier of Meaning Gary Marcus' work Carla's Popular Science article, "Don't Blame The Robots, Blame Us" RoboPsych Podcast Episode 64: Designing Places for People Living With Robots Article: “Machine Learning Confronts the Elephant In The Room” Article on hacking Alexa and Google Home Hacking stop signs to fool autonomous vehicles Rodney Brooks film: "Fast, Cheap, and Out of Control" Thanks for listening. Please subscribe and rate our podcast on iTunes

Show Notes This week, Carla and Tom speak with Drs. Andrea Thomaz, Vivian Chu, and Agata Rozga, the Executive Team of Diligent Robotics. Diligent Robotics recently launched Moxi, a robot designed to remove many of the tasks that healthcare workers need to do that take them away from actual patient care. And, Carla was the Design Lead on the Moxi project!  Links: Diligent Robotics Moxi Andrea Thomaz, Ph.D. Vivian Chu, Ph.D. Agata Rozga, Ph.D. Big 5 Personality Model Rethink Robotics announcement Moxi on BBC Dr. Thomaz on RoboPsych Podcast Episode 18

Ep. 70 - Dr. Dan Formosa on Designing with Gender in Mind Show Notes In this episode, Carla and Tom speak with our friend and colleague Dr. Dan Formosa about considering gender differences when designing products and services. We hope you enjoy the show and invite your thoughts and comments at tom@RoboPsych.com or on Twitter @RoboPsychCom. Smart Design Website School of Visual Arts Masters in Branding Program RoboPsych Podcast Episode 68 on Gender and Robotics Article: "Robots Won't Take Over Because They Couldn't Care Less" Eliza chatbot Julie Carpenter, Ph.D.'s work on robots in the military Amazon.com Roomba purchaser comments 4B Collective website Attribution theory in psychology Don Norman: "Turn Signals are the Facial Expressions of Automobiles" "Cuteness" Wikipedia page Diligent Robotics website Description of Dan's Bluetooth World presentation Great British Bake Off Briony Williams Matilda effect

Ep. 69 - Turtle Rover robot with founder Szymon Dzwonczyk Show Notes This week, Carla Diana and Tom Guarriello talk about the Turtle Rover robot, it’s origins and uses with company founder Szymon Dzwonczyk. Turtle Rover is an open source hardware platform that gives makers a platform for creating robots to suit their specific needs. Please send us your thoughts and comments tom@RoboPsych.com or contact us on Twitter @RoboPsychCom. TurtleRover Website Misty Robotics FIRST Robotics Competition University Robot Challenge Order a TurtleRover here

Ep. 68 - Women in AI and Robotics This week, Carla Diana and Tom Guarriello talk about the opportunities for women in the AI/robotics field. Please send us your thoughts on this topic to tom@RoboPsych.com or contact us on Twitter @RoboPsychCom. Diligent Robotics Carla’s Fast Company article, "How Women Are Leading The Effort To Make Robots More Humane" Melonee Wise MIT Technology Review video Affectiva  

Ep. 67 - Byron Reese, Author of The Fourth Age: Smart Robots, Conscious Computers, and the Future of Humanity Show Notes This week, Carla and Tom have a lively conversation with Byron Reese, Publisher of GigaOm and author of the must read, The Fourth Age: Smart Robots, Conscious Computers, and the Future of Humanity. The Fourth Age Byron Reese website GigaOm Website Byron's Job Automation Quiz Joseph Weizenbaum Wikipedia Page Cargo Cults Allen Institute Website Steven Pinker TED Talk

Ep. 66 - Brian Roemmele on the “voice first” revolution Show Notes This week, Carla and Tom speak with voice interaction pioneer Brian Roemmele about the implications of interacting with intelligent objects with our voices. Rene Ritchie's Vector Podcast - 1st Episode With Brian Roemmele 2nd Roemmele - Vector Podcast Episode on Google Duplex 3rd Roemmele - Vector Podcast Episode on Siri Shortcuts Clayton Christensen's Jobs To Be Done model Stanley Milgram's psychological experiments on obedience to authority Summary version of Brian's "voice first manifesto" using Mary Meeker 2016 State of the Web slides Viv development and purchase Myers-Briggs Type Inventory overview Destruction of the Library at Alexandria

Ep. 65 - Robots and Deception with Dr. Julie Carpenter Show Notes This week, Carla and Tom talk with former RoboPsych Podcast co-host Dr. Julie Carpenter about how AI and robots can deceive people, and how designers can prevent deception. Julie Carpenter’s webpage Wired article, quoting Julie, on "robots trying to pass as humans" Cobalt Robotics security robot Projective tests Carla's Tesla Auto-pilot Popular Science article Robot and Frank film Fitness for use Julie's UX Week speaking date

Ep. 64 - Designing Places For People Living With Robots Show Notes This week, Carla and Tom talk about the challenges of designing spaces for humans living and working with robots. Designing a child-friendly environment Designing a robot-friendly environment Boston Dynamics Spot robot opening a door Robot with flexible "fingers" could open a doorknob Moravec's Paradox Rodney Brooks' book Flesh and Machines Teaching Kids to "Play Nice" With Robots RoboPsych Podcast episode Wired: How to Design a Droid-Optimized Home Google Duplex demonstration Carla'a article - Double Vision: The Challenge of Creating a World For Both Robots and Humans Doors still need "user manuals": Push/Pull Apple employees walking into glass doors at Apple Park Carla's Guardian article on envisioning future of transportation National League of Cities Autonomous Vehicle Scenarios Debates about electric scooters in cities

Ep. 63 - Dr. Peter Asaro on Robots, Ethics, and the Campaign To Stop Killer Robots Show Notes This week, Carla Diana and Tom Guarriello speak with Dr. Peter Asaro, Associate Professor of Media Studies at the New School in New York City. Dr. Asaro’s research currently focuses on the social, cultural, political, legal and ethical dimension of robotics and artificial intelligence. Peter Asaro’s webpage Peter’s co-lab course IEEE Ethical Research Standards Committee Karl Iagnemma MIT EmTech Presentation on autonomous vehicle safety Robert Caro's biography of Robert Moses, The Power Broker Campaign To Stop Killer Robots Teaching kids to "play nice" with robots - RoboPsych Podcast Ep. 60

Ep. 62 - Google Duplex Show Notes This week, Carla and Tom discuss the Google Duplex Assistant demo at Google I/O. Google I/O Duplex demonstration Google blog explaining Duplex technology Google answers questions about Duplex demo validity “The Most Human Human” Psychologist Gary Marcus on current AI and its prospects Second Google blog post on Duplex announcing that it's an AI AI-generated video RoboPsych Podcast: Humans Season 2, Episode 1 "Humans" Season 3 Preview x.ai bot assistant Hiroshi Ishiguru “Sophia” Newly released male sex robot New Boston Dynamics “Spot” robot dog Phone recording regulations Contact us with questions or suggestions Google drops "Don't Be Evil" from corporate vision