Designing the Robot Revolution

By: Jacob Magnell & David Griffith-Jones
  • Summary

  • Robots are now in every aspect of our daily lives, from helping in nursing homes to steering our cars and working the factory floor. Once human to do’s, now packaged into services. Peering into and sometimes beyond the hype of Industry 5.0, The Internet of Things and AI, two service designers, Jacob and David, talk to the people designing how our world will work in and after the automation revolution.

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Episodes
  • AI-Driven Business Strategy: the Future of Consulting?
    Oct 29 2024

    In this episode, Jacob and David explore how AI is transforming business strategy, strategic design and consulting. They discuss real-world examples of AI-driven market forecasting, supply chain optimisation, and customer behaviour analysis, while highlighting the risks of over-relying on AI for strategic decisions. They also dive into the technical complexities of modern AI systems and share their own insights on using AI effectively without losing the human touch.


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    EY on AI for Business Strategy

    McKinsey on AI for Business Strategy

    AI vs. Scientists - Who has the best ideas

    Pontus Wärnestål vs. Sam Altman


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    30 mins
  • After Software Eats the World: Is AI Forcing Us into Cultural Sameness?
    Oct 10 2024

    In this episode of Designing the Robot Revolution, Jacob and David dive into an article by Henry Farrell that explores the cultural and intellectual implications of large language models (LLMs) and AI. The conversation highlights AI’s limitations in identifying originality and raises questions about the future of AI as a driver of cultural and intellectual development.


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    Article discussed: After software eats the world, what comes out the other end?

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    10 mins
  • Humanoid Robots: A hard solution to a soft problem? – with Mehrdad Farimani
    Sep 17 2024

    In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of humanoid robots, exploring their design, functionality, and the growing buzz around their real-world applications. Join us as we discuss the challenges and opportunities in creating robots that not only look human but interact with us in ways that feel natural, safe, and intuitive. We’ll explore the role of human-robot interaction (HRI) in shaping the future of humanoids and ask the big question: Are these robots the future of human robot collaboration?


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    Guest: Mehrdad Farimani

    Company: Merphi

    Book: Meaningful Futures with Robots Designing a New Coexistence



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    36 mins

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