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DTSTAMP:20260909T153045
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T180000
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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Can AI Help Us Build Better Connections? How Social Robots Are Transforming Human Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nRobots can be highly capable\, but without understanding human preferences\, their utility remains fundamentally limited. This talk advances a framework for human augmentation through embodied social intelligence\, grounded in three key dimensions. First\, human-centered robot design\, where I discuss methods to meaningfully involve people throughout a robot development lifecycle\, while balancing the need for general-purpose systems with the specificity of human needs. Second\, embodied AI systems\, where I introduce my work on robotic hardware fabrication and context-agnostic algorithms that enable robust\, real-world interaction. Third\, robot evaluation in the wild\, focusing on deployments in domains such as healthcare and the need for new metrics that combine experimental rigor with system performance. Drawing from my experience across academia and industry\, including building Astro at Amazon and working on critical AI challenges at Meta\, I highlight open problems at the intersection of AI\, robotics\, and human-centered design. Ultimately\, I argue for a shift in robotics: from intelligence to relationships\, from capability to meaning. Prioritizing human needs\, values\, and lived experiences is not a constraint\; instead it is the path toward building robots that are truly effective\, adaptive\, and accepted.
UID:151845-21912264@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151845
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan,Robotics,Michigan Engineering,Lecture,Genai,Free,Engineering,college of engineering,Artificial Intelligence,Ai Literacy,Ai In Science And Engineering
LOCATION:Dana Building - 1040
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DTSTAMP:20261007T091004
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T100000
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SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Michigan Engineering Group Mentoring
DESCRIPTION:Connect\, Ask\, and Learn at Michigan Engineering Group Mentoring\n\nMichigan Engineering students—sign up for our Group Mentoring event via Zoom on October 23! You’ll connect with a Michigan Engineering alum in a welcoming small-group setting with up to two other students\, giving you the opportunity to ask questions\, gain practical advice and career insights\, and learn from both your mentor and your peers. Don’t miss this chance to expand your network\, explore your interests\, and build meaningful connections within the Michigan Engineering community.
UID:153393-21915798@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/153393
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Graduate,Graduate Students,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate Students
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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