Humanizing Robot Design - Aaron Edsinger of Hello Robot

Explore the future of human-robot collaboration in this Stanford seminar featuring Aaron Edsinger, CEO and co-founder of Hello Robot. Delve into the transformative potential of collaborative robots in everyday life, from elder care to service industries. Learn about the challenges and innovations in creating safe, intuitive, and affordable robots that prioritize the human experience. Discover Edsinger's two-decade journey in humanizing robot design, including his work on compliant actuation for humanoids, low-cost collaborative robot arms, and assistive mobile manipulators. Gain insights into the development of Stretch, a mobile manipulator designed to assist older adults and people with disabilities, and see how it's being used to empower individuals with quadriplegia. Examine the human-centered research and development process behind Stretch and its impact on the robotics research community. Understand the importance of affordability and widespread access in driving societal acceptance of collaborative robots.