FITC Toronto 2020

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Robot Overlords: Human-Centered Design for a Robotic Future

April 21 2020, 3:00 - 3:45pm EST Room: TORONTO I

Robots
Science
UX/UI

Overview

We’re living in the future, surrounded by automation and machines. As we become more dependent on our digital assistants, smart homes and self-driving cars, we find ourselves adapting to unprecedented new challenges. Using case studies from her work at NASA JPL, Krys will explore the ethical and technical challenges of a robotic future.

Objective

Educate audience members on the challenges and advantages of human-automation teaming.

Target Audience

Artists and technologists interested in robotics and automation

Five Things Audience Members Will Learn

  1. What human-automation teaming is
  2. What robots are good at
  3. What robots aren’t good at
  4. How to design robotic solutions to meet human needs
  5. Ethical considerations for robotic innovation