The TWIML AI Podcast (formerly This Week in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence) Advancing Robotic Brains and Bodies with Daniela Rus - #515
Sep 2, 2021
Daniela Rus, Director of CSAIL and Deputy Dean of Research at MIT, shares her fascinating journey in robotics and AI. She offers insights into the history and impact of CSAIL, emphasizing the importance of physicality in robotics. Rus discusses her innovative work in soft robotics and the creation of a mini surgeon robot, as well as advancements in autonomous vehicles. The integration of AI and robotics is explored, highlighting efficiency and safety in machine learning, showcasing their potential to transform various fields.
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Factory Experience
- Daniela Rus worked in a locomotive factory as a teenager in Romania.
- This experience shaped her interest in robotics by giving her hands-on experience with machines.
CSAIL's Contributions
- CSAIL, directed by Daniela Rus, has a rich history in computing and AI.
- It has contributed to inventions like time-sharing, passwords, the optical mouse, and graphical computing.
Defining Robots
- Daniela Rus defines a robot as a programmable mechanical device that can exert forces.
- It perceives the world through sensors and interacts with it through actuators.