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How Humanoid Robots Could Change Work, Care & Everyday Life Forever | Stewart Miller.

How Humanoid Robots Could Change Work, Care & Everyday Life Forever | Stewart Miller.

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 What happens when artificial intelligence gets a body? In this episode of Tomorrow: The Future Forum Podcast, Victoria Usher and Oli Barrett sit down with Stewart Miller, Former CEO, National Robotarium, to explore the future of humanoid robotics, AI-powered machines, healthcare automation, and what society must do to prepare for a world where humans and robots live side by side. From robot carers in hospitals and homes to AI-enabled humanoids working in factories, this conversation dives into the next major technological wave beyond large language models and ChatGPT. Stewart Miller, Former CEO, National Robotarium Stewart Miller is an experienced business leader with a background in the aerospace sector. He took up the position of Chief Executive Officer at the National Robotarium in 2021 having previously been Chief Technology Officer of the UK Government’s innovation agency, Innovate UK, in addition to previously working in senior roles at major firms including Leonardo and BAE Systems. Stewart is a member of the Scottish Government Industry Leadership Group for Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing, an advisory board member of the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub, and a non-executive director of the Satellite Application Catapult. About the Podcast The Future Forum podcast brings together leaders, thinkers and innovators to explore the ideas shaping tomorrow. For more information, head to www.futureforum.co Each episode explores the intersection of leadership, technology, creativity and systems thinking. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about the future of leadership, innovation and creativity. Chapters 00:00 – The future: robots everywhere in daily life 00:35 – Introduction to the National Robotarium 01:21 – Humanoid robots explained 01:53 – What will life look like in 10 years? 04:23 – The breakthrough: AI meets robotics 05:32 – Why humanoid robots feel “freaky” 06:12 – Robots in the home and domestic life 07:20 – How AI teaches robots to learn 08:54 – Real-world robotics already happening today 09:17 – Robots in BMW factories and logistics 10:40 – Dexterity: the key to useful robots 11:46 – Stewart Miller on the National Robotarium’s mission 14:06 – Why society isn’t prepared for robotics 16:03 – Should we ban or embrace new technologies? 17:40 – The psychology of human-like robots 19:46 – Should robots look human? 21:42 – Ethics, regulation and international governance 23:05 – Exoskeletons and assistive robotics 24:20 – The robotics startups changing healthcare 26:24 – The future office and healthcare automation 27:10 – Robot carers and ageing populations 31:31 – Will robots replace jobs? 35:11 – Who should lead the public conversation on robotics? 36:22 – Stewart Miller’s message to the future 37:31 – Where to follow the National Robotarium 38:45 – Post-show reactions and key takeaways 40:20 – Robotics in defence and warfare 41:05 – Final thoughts and outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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