Designing the Robot Revolution

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Robots are now in every aspect of our daily lives, from helping in nursing homes to steering our cars and working the factory floor. Once human to do’s, now packaged into services. Peering into and sometimes beyond the hype of Industry 5.0, The Internet of Things and AI, two service designers, Jacob and David, talk to the people designing how our world will work in and after the automation revolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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August 19, 2025Episode 1431 min

Property Tech’s Promise: Smart Homes Reshaping Energy and Life – with John Wibrand

In this episode, we dive into the transformative world of smart buildings with John Wibrand from Swegon. John shares his expert insights on the opportunities and challenges driving innovation in the industry. From leveraging data and navigating regulations to aligning stakeholders and avoiding common pitfalls, we explore how smart technologies are redefining energy efficiency and living spaces. Plus, John offers a glimpse into the exciting role of AI and data integration in shaping the future of intelligent building design. Identifying and Prioritising AI Use Cases for Business Value Creation - Frameworks and methodologies for identifying potential AI use cases within an organisation.

August 5, 202529 min

Just Talking: Why Vibe Coding Won’t Make You Rich

In this episode, David and Jacob talk about some of them latest experience of using LLMs in their own work and related news stories to the adoption of LLMs.How to scale GenAI in the workplaceOpenAI's Guide to Identifying and Scaling AI use cases Your Brain on ChatGPT

June 5, 2025Episode 1218 min

AI Slop, Platform Decay, and the Future of Thoughtful Content

In this episode, we explore the challenges of AI-generated "slop" and platform decay, while critiquing the extremes of AI hype and doomsaying. We share our vision for high-quality, thoughtful content creation and make bold predictions for a game-changing future AI product.LINKS:Daron Acemoglu: What do we know about the economics of AI?

March 4, 2025Episode 1121 min

AI Etiquette: Navigating New Norms in Work and Life

In this episode of Designing the Robot Revolution, we dive into the evolving concept of AI etiquette and what it means for our professional and personal interactions. From the rise of automated communication in work settings to the challenges of navigating social norms in a world filled with AI, we explore the new expectations of politeness and respect. Join us as we discuss how AI is reshaping the way we engage with technology—and each other.LINKSPolite prompts improve LLM performanceThe role of politeness in human-machine interactions

February 13, 2025Episode 1032 min

How AI Can Unlock Green Transformation - with WWF's Örjan Jansson

In this episode we talk to Örjan Jansson, Global Programme Manager for Climate Innovations at WWF and author of a groundbreaking pre-study on AI for sustainability.Together, we explore how AI can help tackle the polycrisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and more—unlocking transformative solutions for a greener future. The pre-study aims to inspire engagement and foster collaborations that drive leadership and funding toward AI solutions capable of accelerating the green transition.Read the report:https://media.wwf.se/uploads/2025/02/wwf_-how-ai-can-unlock-green-transformation_2025-02-13.pdfÖrjan Jansson on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/orjanjansson/

January 21, 2025Episode 916 min

Designing the Robot Revolution in 2025: AI, Automation, and the GenAI Debate

In this episode of Designing the Robot Revolution, Jacob and David lay out their plans for the podcast in 2025, diving into the key topics they'll be exploring. They discuss why it’s essential to focus on the broader landscape of AI and automation, where real value is being delivered, and move beyond the noise around LLMs and Generative AI. Tune in for their take on the latest developments in GenAI and why we all need to focus on areas where AI is truly making an impact in the world of robotics and automation.

January 7, 2025Episode 817 min

The Biggest IP Theft in History? Artists vs. AI in the Fight for Rights

The stakes couldn’t be higher. In this episode, we dive into what could be the biggest act of intellectual property theft in history—AI systems scraping decades of human creativity without consent. We explore the impact on artists, writers, and creators, and what’s at risk for the future of culture and innovation. We also discuss what creators can do to protect their work and how we can all help shape the rules of this new digital frontier. LINKS The Rest is Entertainment Daniel Torres The RegulatingAI Podcast Case Tracker Johan Cedmar-Brandstedt

December 17, 202435 min

What Could Go Wrong? Designing AI with Risk in Mind

Risk isn’t just something to manage—it’s something we need to design for.In this episode, we explore how to think about risk in AI and automation, referencing tools like the National Institute for Standards' Risk Management Framework and its accompanying playbook, as well as the UK Information Commissioner's Office’s Checklist for common risk scenarios. From frameworks to practical checklists, we’ll discuss how identifying and addressing risks can help us create more reliable, responsible AI systems.LINKSNational Institute of Standards & Technology - AI Risk Management PlaybookInformation Commissioner's Office - AI and data protection risk toolkit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

December 10, 202435 min

Designing Social Robots: Making Machines Feel Human – with Samer Al Moubayed

In this episode of Designing the Robot Revolution, we speak with Samer Al Moubayed, CEO of Furhat Robotics, about the future of humanoid robots and their potential at scale. We explore how design and psychology are transforming human-robot interactions to feel more natural and intuitive, as well as the most impactful use cases for social robots. Samer shares insights on Furhat AI, a platform that simplifies robot programming and expands accessibility to human-robot interaction. The conversation also covers cultural differences in robotics innovation across the Middle East, Europe and Silicon Valley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

November 15, 202420 min

Largeness of LLM's: Diminishing Returns?

In this episode of Designing the Robot Revolution, David and Jacob explore whether the increasing size of large language models (LLMs) is delivering meaningful improvements or reaching a point of diminishing returns. They discuss the balance between scale and utility, questioning how much of these massive models' potential is actually being used and what a plateau would mean for ideation.LINKSOpenAI, Google and Anthropic are struggling to build more advanced AI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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