TED Radio Hour Augmenting Humans
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Oct 4, 2024 
In this engaging discussion, guests Catie Cuan, a robot choreographer, and Hugh Herr, an MIT professor and expert in prosthetics, share insights on blending technology with human experience. Anna Maria Coclite, a materials scientist, unveils her groundbreaking work on artificial skin that mimics touch, while Jennifer Doudna reveals the revolutionary potential of CRISPR in health. Together, they explore how advancements in robotics, prosthetics, and genetics can enhance human capabilities and redefine our relationship with technology.
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Katie Kwan's Inspiration
- Katie Kwan, a dancer, saw her father's fear of hospital machines.
- This inspired her to explore human-technology relationships.
Impact of Robot Movement
- Robot movements impact human emotions and safety perceptions.
- Kwan emphasizes the importance of designing robot movements to be non-threatening.
Kwan's Mother's Robot Interaction
- Katie Kwan's mother reacted positively to a robot flocking project.
- Her positive experience highlighted the potential for fun and imaginative human-robot interaction.