Name: And for my next trick, a robot
Uploaded: 2014-05-06T15:00:10Z
Duration: 6 min 5 s
Description: Marco Tempest uses charming stagecraft to demo EDI, the multi-purpose robot designed to work very closely with humans. Less a magic trick than an intricately choreographed performance, Tempest shows off the robot’s sensing technology, safety features and strength, and makes the case for a closer human-robot relationship. (Okay, there’s a little magic, too.)

Marco Tempest uses charming stagecraft to demo EDI, the multi-purpose robot designed to work very closely with humans. Less a magic trick than an intricately choreographed performance, Tempest shows off the robot’s sensing technology, safety features and strength, and makes the case for a closer human-robot relationship. (Okay, there’s a little magic, too.)

And for my next trick, a robot

Building robots that work closely with people stirs both fascination and fear. Early automatons, once marvels of Victorian illusion, have evolved into today’s intelligent machines like EDI, who stands 176 centimeters tall and weighs 300 pounds. The challenge is less about perfecting technology and more about creating trust through illusion and thoughtful design. By giving robots friendly faces and ethical codes, people can overcome anxieties and imagine true collaboration.