What is a "social" robot? | Carla Diana

Devin talks with Carla Diana about the social connection between humans and robots. Carla is the author of My Robot Gets Me and serves as Designer in Residence at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan. Carla explains why social robots don’t actually need to look human, what KITT taught us about chatty robots, and what it might mean if robots surpass us in emotional intelligence. Plus, Carla and Devin ask: as we make robots more human, are we becoming more like them?

[02:50] Simon the Robot

[06:36] Making our World More Robot Friendly

[10:21] Social versus Chatty Robots

[11:51] KITT

[16:31] Social Robotics in Everyday Objects

[21:49] Emotionally Intelligent Robots

[23:10] Speed Round

Devin Liddell is the Principal Futurist at Teague. With over two decades of experience in innovation and design strategy, Devin has worked with industry giants like Boeing, Intel, and Nike, helping organizations anticipate changes across both near- and far-term horizons to create their preferred futures. Devin is a frequent contributor to Fast Company. 

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