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Episode 79: The social side of robot design - Ella Maule

Robot Talk · 5 Apr 2024 · 22m · Episode 79

What this episode covers

Ella Maule, a PhD student at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, explains her research on 'community robotics,' a field that centers communities as stakeholders in robotic innovation rather than just individual users. She discusses the challenges of bridging the language gap between engineering and social sciences, and the importance of addressing public fear and skepticism through technology literacy and equitable design. Maule also highlights the role of representation and support networks in inspiring girls to enter tech, citing examples like Arab Now's Joe DeSilva.

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Bristol Robotics Laboratory, Arab Now
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Women in Robotics UK, Vogue

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