Semantic Robot Programming and Maybe Making the World a Better Place - Chad Jenkins, U of Michigan

Explore a comprehensive lecture on Semantic Robot Programming and its potential to revolutionize human-robot interaction. Delve into the challenges of making robot programming accessible to users with varying technical backgrounds, and discover how semantic symbol grounding can bridge the gap between low-level robot perception and high-level reasoning. Learn about the Semantic Robot Programming (SRP) paradigm and its applications in generalizing user demonstrations for tasks like manipulation in cluttered environments. Examine the prospects of scaling robotics through web/cloud technologies and the importance of fostering equal opportunity in the field. Gain insights from Professor Odest Chadwicke Jenkins, a renowned expert in interactive robotics, as he discusses his research, achievements, and vision for the future of robotics. The lecture covers topics such as robot learning from demonstration, mobile manipulation, scene estimation, and the societal implications of widespread autonomous robot use.