# The Robot Centennial | Sensors in Automotive | He’ll Be Back

- Show: [EE Times Current](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current)
- Published: 2020-10-23
- Length: 57m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-10-23-the-robot-centennial-sensors-in-automotive-hell-be-back
- Listen: https://www.eetimes.com/podcasts/wb-102220/ ‎

## Summary

EE Times editor-in-chief Brian Santo discusses the 100th anniversary of the word 'robot' with science fiction author Mark Niemann-Ross, exploring the intersection of fictional robots and real-world automation, including Boston Dynamics robots and Roombas. Santo also introduces the EE Times book 'Sensors in Automotive,' managed by Junko Yoshida, which covers advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicle technologies through contributions from industry experts. The conversation examines how robots interact with humans, the ethical implications of autonomous algorithms, and the societal impact of rapid automation.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-10-23-the-robot-centennial-sensors-in-automotive-hell-be-back#t=0) Introduction: EE Times Book 'Sensors in Automotive' and Robot Centennial
- [2:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-10-23-the-robot-centennial-sensors-in-automotive-hell-be-back#t=126) Junko Yoshida on 'Sensors in Automotive' Book Structure and Contributors
- [12:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-10-23-the-robot-centennial-sensors-in-automotive-hell-be-back#t=745) Mark Niemann-Ross on Fictional Robots: RUR, Asimov, and Westworld
- [22:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-10-23-the-robot-centennial-sensors-in-automotive-hell-be-back#t=1372) Defining Real-World Robots: Roombas, Dishwashers, and Boston Dynamics
- [32:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-10-23-the-robot-centennial-sensors-in-automotive-hell-be-back#t=1937) Ethics and Safety: Autonomous Algorithms, Skynet, and Unintended Consequences
- [42:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-10-23-the-robot-centennial-sensors-in-automotive-hell-be-back#t=2576) Cyborgs and Implants: Tattoos, Pacemakers, and Brain-Computer Interfaces
- [53:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-10-23-the-robot-centennial-sensors-in-automotive-hell-be-back#t=3237) Conclusion: Terminator Anniversary and Podcast Wrap-up

## Topics

- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)
- [Sensors & measurement in products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sensors)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

- EE Times (company)
- Sensors in Automotive (other)
- Junko Yoshida (other)
- Mark Niemann-Ross (other)
- Boston Dynamics (company)
- Roomba (product)
- Westworld (other)
- Asimov (other)
- Skynet (other)
- Terminator (other)

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