Katherine J. Kuchenbecker
Director at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Stuttgart, Germany. Leads the haptic intelligence team and researches touch technology.
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Aug 8, 2025 • 50min
The skin we're in
Katherine Kuchenbecker, a leading expert in haptic technology, discusses the evolving role of touch in our digital lives. Lee Thomas, a TV anchor, shares his inspiring journey living with vitiligo and the societal perceptions surrounding it. Materials scientist Anna Maria Coclite reveals her work on artificial skin that mimics human sensations. Writer Kathryn Schulz reflects on how regret intertwines with our identities, adding emotional depth to our understanding of self. Together, they explore the profound connection between skin, technology, and personal experiences.
Jun 10, 2021 • 38min
Haptic Intelligence with Katherine J. Kuchenbecker - #491
Join Katherine J. Kuchenbecker, director at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, as she dives into the fascinating world of haptic intelligence. Discover how she merges haptics with machine learning to enhance human-robot interactions, including a robotic finger that feels and sees! Hear about her quirky HuggyBot, designed for personalized hugs. Katherine also shares her passion for mentoring and the crucial need for diversity in robotics, revealing inspiring insights from her journey in this evolving field.
