Generations in Dialogue: Bridging Perspectives in Artificial Intelligence is a podcast from AAAI featuring thought-provoking discussions between AI experts, practitioners, and enthusiasts of different age groups and backgrounds. Each episode delves into how generational experiences shape views on AI, exploring the challenges, opportunities, and ethical considerations that come as this transformative technology advances.
Embodied Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Cognition and Action with Professor Roberto Martín Martín
In the third episode of this new series from AAAI, host Ella Lan talks with Professor Roberto Martín Martín about using a toy screwdriver as a child, how his research focus has evolved over time, how different generations interact with technology, making robots for everyone, being inspired by colleagues, advice for early-career researchers, and how machines can enhance human capabilities.
About Professor Roberto Martin Martin:
Roberto Martin Martin He is an assistant professor of computer science at the University of Texas at Austin, where his research combines robotics, computer vision, and machine learning to build autonomous agents capable of perceiving, learning, and acting in the real world. His work spans low-level tasks such as pick-and-place and navigation to complex activities such as cooking and manipulating mobile devices, often drawing inspiration from human cognition and incorporating ideas from psychology and cognitive science. He previously worked as an artificial intelligence researcher at Salesforce AI and as a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University’s Vision and Learning Lab with Silvio Savarese and Fei-Fei Li, where he led projects in visual motor learning, mobile manipulation, and human-robot interaction. He obtained a doctorate degree. A Master’s degree from the Technical University of Berlin under the supervision of Oliver Bruck and a Bachelor’s degree from the Polytechnic University of Madrid. His work has been recognized with RSS and ICRA Best Paper Awards, and he serves as Chair of the IEEE/RAS Technical Committee on Mobile Manipulation.
About the host
Ella Lan, AAAI Student Committee Member, is the host of “Generational Dialogue: Bridging Perspectives in Artificial Intelligence.” She is passionate about bringing together voices across career stages to explore the evolving AI landscape. Ella is a student at Stanford University primarily studying computer science and psychology, and enjoys creating spaces where technical innovation intersects with ethical thinking, human values, and societal impact. Her interests include education, healthcare, and AI ethics, with a focus on building inclusive, interdisciplinary conversations that shape the future of responsible AI.
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