Designing the Robot Revolution

Update! Since we released the first episode of this season - The Law and Ethics of AI Art - there has been a lot of discussion and some regulatory change when it comes to AI law and ethics. In this episode we hear the latest from assessments by researchers from Stanford - evaluating foundation model providers like OpenAI and Google for their compliance with proposed EU law on AI. What do you need...

In this episode, we delve into service design, chatbots, and generative AI with Pontus Wärnestål, an expert in human-computer interaction and the author of "Designing with AI." We explore the challenges and opportunities of designing systems for the modern age, focusing on the shift from file-based structures to search and tag-based systems. Pontus highlights the importance of user research in cre...

In this episode, we sit down with Christopher Noessel, a Design Principle at IBM specialising in design for AI and overseeing the global design for AI guild. Join us as we delve into the pressing issue of deskilling risks brought about by AI, exploring the potential consequences and implications for individuals and organisations alike. Gain valuable insights and discover actionable strategies that...

In this episode, Professor Jonas Tallberg, joins us to discuss the emerging field of AI global governance. The international community's efforts to address AI governance are still in the early stages and so it is of vital importance that Policy Designers are informed and involved - now is when rules, principles, institutions, and organisations for governing AI are being set in place. Jonas shines...

In this informative mid-season update episode of "Designing the Robot Revolution," we recap the podcast's latest developments and episodes. Our host presents the newly launched website, robotrevolution.co, which is our new home on the internet, complementing our LinkedIn presence. The website provides a comprehensive resource for all things related to the show and highlights previously released ep...

In this episode, we talk with Pontus Wärnestål, an award-winning researcher and designer who has worked with the design of digital services for over twenty years in a range of industries and sectors. He conducts research and teaches digital service innovation and artificial intelligence as Deputy Professor in Information Technology at Halmstad University. Pontus' book " Design of AI-driven service...

In this episode, David and Jacob go dark on Deep Fakes. Deepfakes, or manipulated media that convincingly impersonate real people, have rapidly emerged as a potential threat to trust. They leverage advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to create realistic-looking images, videos, or audio, making it increasingly difficult to discern between genuine and fabricated content....

In this episode, we talk with Drew Smith, a trained Automotive Designer with an insatiable curiosity about the points at which the worlds of the automotive industry, mobility, design practice and small-c culture intersect. We wanted to know why the autonomous car dreams we were sold in the mid 2010's haven't come to fruition. What can we learn from the slower than hoped for developments in mobilit...

In this episode, David and Jacob introduce 3 models that can help us work out where we are in terms of our technological futures. The S-Curve , Gartner Hype Cycle and AI Winters are frameworks through which we can assess where we are in terms of AI. Is the latest Generative AI explosion over-hyped and a trough of disillusion an inevitably? Or are we at the base of an S-Curve that will propel us to...

This is a Robot Revolution Core Concept about Edge Computing ", In our new series where we collaborate with and get help from industry experts from leading companies to explore and explain the key concepts that are essential to designing a future that is good for people, business, and the planet. In today's episode, we are joined by Nils Sahlberg and Kenneth Ulrich from Stream Analyze, who helped...

In this episode, we explore the rise of robots in the workplace and their impact on workers. An automation Ph. D. with a degree in psychology, Sandra Mattsson discusses the importance of user engagement and understanding how humans perceive and interact with automation. Sandra also emphasizes the need to consider all users who will interact with the automation tool or system in any way. She recomm...

🎧 Are you using AI tools in your creative work? 🤔 It's time to learn about the ethics and risks involved! In the latest episode of "Designing the Robot Revolution," titled "Law & Ethics of AI Art," we dive into the murky waters of copyright law, training data usage without consent, and the responsibilities of prompters and software creators. Considering the legal implications of using the "c...

In this special episode of Designing the Robot Revolution, hosts David Griffith Jones and Jacob Magnell discuss the recent buzz surrounding the artificial intelligence model ChatGPT. The chatbot, launched in November 2022, has dominated social media feeds with seemingly never-ending streams of screenshots, guides, and tutorials from excitable users lauding the results. However, alongside this hype...

We talk about the year, everything we have learned, our guests, and what we want to do next year on the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens if people can't transition to a more automated future? What happens when we live in a world where huge swathes of the tax generating jobs of today are done by robots? How do robots pay their fair share toward harmonious communities where no humans are left behind? In this episode our human careers, economies, workplaces, benefits and taxes are reviewed in the context of the ongoing ro...

In this episode, inspired by research into the history of automation in the construction industry, Jacob and David discuss what we can learn from the 200 year journey of autonomously produced bricks. It turns out there are a lot of lessons that can be learned when bringing AI solutions to market today! Citing research from Construction Physics Substack Designing the Robot Revolution unpack the too...

In this week’s episode we talk with Paula Doyle , Chief Digital Officer at Aker BP , a company engaged in the exploration, field development and production of oil and gas on the Norwegian continental shelf. We discuss sustainability and how Aker BP use three approaches to drive digital transformation: change of end-to-end processes instead of focusing on isolated use cases, innovative business mod...

In this week's DtRR News: Hire me human AI App explosion Rubbish Robot Pickers Self-programming Robots Google's Research team unveil key AI projects. DtRR: Unpacking the tools, methods and trends influencing the work of creating wonderful automation, robotics & AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode we talk with Mathias Griffe, Co-Founder & CTO Bigblue. Bigblue provides customers with an automation powered fulfilment platform that helps independent brands compete with the likes of Amazon delivery. Designing the Robot Revolution: Unpacking the tools, methods and trends influencing the work of creating wonderful automation, robotics & AI. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

This week on DtRR News: The Sound of a Healthy Voice A Weaponized Robot Pledge You have the Right to Remain Artificial Walmart - Automating Fulfilment Mentioned: Robot Dog with Machine Gun DtRR: Unpacking the tools, methods and trends influencing the work of creating wonderful automation, robotics & AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode we talk with Dee Seaver, Senior Service Designer and Experience Lead at Phillips Healthcare, about how Phillips are working with automation, AI and transformational change. We explore what it is like to work with Service Design at a large company such as Phillips and how automation can create opportunities to shift from products to services (aka servitization). Designing the...

In this week's news: 1) The Elon Bot 2) Bruce Willis Deep Fake 3) The promise of efficiency gains in Machine Learning 4) Facebook’s new text-to video generator DtRR: Unpacking the tools, methods and trends influencing the work of creating wonderful automation, robotics & AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, we discuss with  Marc Fonteijn  how we, as Service Designers, have been using more and more AI in our work. The Service Design Show: https://www.servicedesignshow.com/ The Circle: https://www.servicedesignshow.com/circle/ Case study by Hellon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode: 1) Talking to whales 2) Annihilated by AI 3) Football is driving advancement in AI 4) The era of the weak Yen should be boom time for robots DtRR: Unpacking the tools, methods and trends influencing the work of creating wonderful automation, robotics & AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk to Mattias Allring, Director of Automation Product Management at Toyota Material Handling . We discuss the impact of industrial robots, automated guided vehicles (AGV's) and designing environments where humans and robots can safely co-exist. Designing the Robot Revolution unpack the tools, methods and trends influencing the work of creating wonderful automation. We investig...