HJ108 - What do bomb disposal experts feel about their robots?

11/09/14 • 64 min

Roboticist and educator Dr. Julie Carpenter tells us about her research with bomb disposal experts, how society might have to change as robots become more advanced and even what happens when a robot powers down in front of a small child. Recorded late August 2014.

Julie's website

Festo seagull drone: http://youtu.be/9YGLZXEwRVc

Festo kangaroo: http://youtu.be/_4luJ0ZSqy8

Music is Open by Com Truise

Julie's website

Festo seagull drone: http://youtu.be/9YGLZXEwRVc

Festo kangaroo: http://youtu.be/_4luJ0ZSqy8

Music is Open by Com Truise

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