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How will robots evolve to assist individuals with health and wellbeing in the future? Mari Velonaki, Professor of Social Robotics, University of New South Wales in Sydney, shares a future vision with Health2049 co-host Bisi Williams where technology coevolves to enhance humanity. One of the world’s preeminent thinkers in robotics, Mari’s work emphasizes creativity and playfulness in design, advocating for a shift from mere utility to personalized, transparent and ethically-driven solutions. Drawing on the concept of “coevolution,” her approach highlights the organic and synergetic possibility of society and technology evolving together. 

Mari Velonaki

• Website: https://hri.edu.au/
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• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/marivelonaki
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/creative-robotics-lab/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nfhri/about/

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Find the complete Show Notes and Transcripts Here -> https://bit.ly/mari-velonaki

Timestamps:

• Mari Velonaki’s background in robotics. [03:46]
• A human centric vision for the future. [05:23]
• How can technology evolve? [08:11]
• The coevolution of assisted robots. [11:58]
• Should robots be human-like? [15:29]
• Coexistence to co-inhabitation to coevolution. [18:50]
• New technologies that enhance us. [23:10]
• Generative assisted robots improve quality of life. [25:38]
• Robots tailored to meet unique needs. [30:03]
• How can we address ethical considerations? [32:34]
• Assisted robotics without art? [34:52]

Episode Web Page: https://www.health2049.com/episodes

In this enlightening episode of the DAP Upskill podcast, host Aryaa welcomes seasoned sales engineer Raj Nair from Whatfix as the special guest. In this conversation, they explore the intricate strategies employed by sales engineers to tailor Digital Adoption Platforms (DAP) to diverse client needs, optimizing client Return on Investment (ROI).

• Before delving into DAP customization, they discuss the motivations and challenges faced by sales engineers in their roles. Raj, an engineer by education, shares his transition into DAP, highlighting the technology's subtle yet impactful nature that often goes unnoticed until observed firsthand.
• Raj emphasizes the role of a sales engineer in guiding clients, drawing parallels to a beginner's yoga teacher witnessing the "aha" moment when explaining DAP benefits. They discuss varied industry perceptions of DAP, revealing its significance beyond traditional corporate use cases.
• The conversation navigates to the concept of data-driven DAP, emphasizing the need to understand user behavior before implementing solutions. Raj elucidates how tailoring experiences, known as userization, based on individual user behaviors and needs leads to effective support and engagement. Examples range from aiding behavioral interventionists working with autistic children to utilizing data for personalized HR interventions or marketing strategies.
• The dialogue underscores the pivotal role of data-driven decision-making in DAP implementation, showcasing how understanding user behavior enriches the user experience and yields tangible benefits across diverse industry domains.
• The conversation then delved into cutting-edge innovations within Whatfix's Digital Adoption Platforms (DAP). Raj expounded on a new feature called "Whatfix Hub," aiming to communicate at a system level, guiding new hires through laptop setup processes akin to having a personal assistant directly on their devices. This approach seeks to revolutionize onboarding experiences, emphasizing user comfort from day one.
• Moreover, Raj detailed industry-specific requirements and diverse client expectations. He highlighted the differences in priorities across industries, such as finance's focus on privacy versus technical industries' disregard for user experience until a new member identifies the issue. Additionally, he highlighted the varied needs of different stakeholders within organizations, emphasizing the adaptability required to cater to these distinct needs.
• When asked for advice for those contemplating DAP integration, Raj stressed the importance of comprehending user experiences. He advocated for a deeper understanding of user needs, suggesting that this knowledge guides effective decision-making, eventually leading to the adoption of DAP solutions.

You have probably ridden an electric car or scooter, but have you ever ridden a Onewheel? This lightweight mobility vehicle has one giant wheel and a motor, and sensors that control the motion of the motor to balance you. So it balances for you, and you lean forward to go, back to slow down, and lean on the side to make a turn. But perhaps most importantly, it is designed to create a joyful feeling while riding it. What does it mean to design and engineer a product for a feeling? In this episode of Thanks for Making It, our host Beth Altringer Eagle interviews Kyle Doerksen, the creator of Onewheel. They discuss his background in design and engineering, how he turned a Design Engineering passion into a successful business while still working at IDEO, Onewheel's creative process, and the many benefits of mixing design and engineering.

Thanks for Making It is brought to you by the MADE Program at Brown and RISD. Learn more: All TFMI episodes / MADE Program Information and Application / MADE Program LinkedIn.

In this latest episode of the Thanks for Making It podcast, we interview another faculty member from Brown and RISD's Master of Arts in Design Engineering, Hal Wuertz, Design Principal, AI Experience and Research at IBM. Hal shares her perspective on how design intersects with engineering, what differentiates great design from good design, why having a low ego is critical in the design space, her professional journey, and what made her interested in art and design.

Thanks for Making It is brought to you by the MADE Program at Brown and RISD. Learn more: All TFMI episodes / MADE Program Information and Application / MADE Program LinkedIn.

Good design starts with good insights. And designers should be able to understand what their target audience is feeling or thinking in order to create the right solution for them. 

But how do you become more receptive to insights? According to our guest today, you nurture your perspective and point of view.

In this episode of the Thanks for Making It podcast, our host Beth Altringer Eagle welcomes Professor Khipra Nichols, MADE Faculty Co-Director and Head of the Industrial Design Department at RISD. They talk about the importance of insights for design, the difference between good and great design, and why design pushes you to go beyond your own expectations.

Thanks for Making It is brought to you by the MADE Program at Brown and RISD. Learn more: All TFMI episodes / MADE Program Information and Application / MADE Program LinkedIn.

Many tech companies now use design to communicate with their customers by bringing innovative products to market and creating a stronger identity for their brand.

But in technical fields, focusing solely on design won't get you far enough; design needs to come together with engineering to create a seamless and enjoyable user experience.

In this episode of Thanks for Making It, host Beth Altringer Eagle interviews Jamar Bromley, a Senior Graphic Designer at Samsung Electronics America. They chat about the differences between good design and great design, how to use haptic and tactile design to create magical experiences, and why self-expression matters in the design world.

Thanks for Making It is brought to you by the MADE Program at Brown and RISD. Learn more: All TFMI episodes / MADE Program Information and Application / MADE Program LinkedIn.

In the automotive industry, engineering and design are two core components. But, many companies prioritize one (read: engineering) over the other. That's for a reason — cars are about functionality and safety as well as durability and cost-effectiveness. 

However, design is also about functionality. For instance, interior design solutions must ensure comfort and practicality. Therefore, the intersection of engineering and design is key to the success of a car giant such as Tesla. 

That's also the topic of this episode of Thanks for Making It. Our guest is Meg Liotta, the Senior Recruiter at Tesla. Meg and host Beth Altringer Eagle discuss the synergy between design and engineering, what it takes to work in a design engineering role, and what soft skills are required for working at Tesla.

Meg shares her career path and a piece of valuable advice for students entering the job market. Meg and Beth also discuss diversity in the business world and emphasize the significance of diversity of thought and experience. 

Thanks for Making It is brought to you by the MADE Program at Brown and RISD. Learn more: All TFMI episodes / MADE Program Information and Application / MADE Program LinkedIn.

As the world's population changes, how does product design and interface design change with it? And why is the 4th industrial revolution happening NOW - what's come together to make IoT possible? Industry veteran Tim Sweet joins us for a conversation about human-machine interfaces (HMI), usability, and human factors - scoping the discussion within IoT and the products that are pushing this 4th industrial revolution forward. 

Tim Sweet: Tim is a Solution Manager at DNA Group, responsible for opportunity and solutions development for HMI products and smart grid solutions. Tim has been a part of several technical revolutions: the telecom revolution, the launch of the digital network, and the birth of the internet, and is now an active participant in the IoT revolution. With communications networking at his core and years of experience in the HMI field, Tim has a passion for helping the wireless digital revolution grow and expand with the deployment of smart edge devices that help us all understand and live in this connected world.

DNA Group: For over 30 years, DNA Group has been involved in sourcing products from Asia and Europe. Throughout those years, DNA Group has successfully navigated the global marketplace providing competitively priced engineered components, assemblies and value-added solutions. Their market experience includes Transportation, Marine, Digital Switching Systems, Solid State Lighting (LED), Medical, HVAC, Power Tools, Lawn and Garden, White Goods (appliances), and emerging markets; from simple switches to complex printed circuit board assemblies and digital controls, with specialties in electronics contract manufacturing, current sensing, human-machine interfaces, power switching, integrated solutions, and component sourcing.

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00:00:00 - Intro (https://spectrum.chat/dise-ocone-e/podcast/noticias-de-la-semana~8046f25a-0fc7-4f1d-8455-80dab9091e29)
00:01:05 - Sketch levanta una Serie A (https://techcrunch.com/2019/03/13/sketch-maker-of-popular-design-tools-just-landed-20-million-in-series-a-funding-from-benchmark-in-its-first-outside-round/)
00:07:28 - Android Q (https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2019/03/introducing-android-q-beta.html)
00:14:12 - Dark Mode en Abstract  (https://www.abstract.com/blog/dark-mode/)
00:18:55 - Sistemas de Diseño ()
00:35:44 - Cierre (https://spectrum.chat/dise-ocone-e/podcast/noticias-de-la-semana~8046f25a-0fc7-4f1d-8455-80dab9091e29)

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