E251 - Grandma, Relax, it's Just a Robot

Episode 251 of the Human Factors Cast podcast, hosted by Human Factors Cast, titled "E251 - Grandma, Relax, it's Just a Robot" was published on July 15, 2022 and runs 58 minutes.

July 15, 2022 ·58m · Human Factors Cast

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Summary

This week on the show, we talk about how New York State is giving out robot companions to the elderly. We also answer some questions from the community about advice on working with a solution-oriented (rather than needs-oriented) product team, what to expect from an entry level human factors job interview, and talk about the acceptable number of projects to work on at any given point. #robots #robot #robotics #technology #elderly #elderlycare #seniorcare #healthcare #homecare #seniorliving #eldercare #seniors #aging #seniorcitizen #senior #oldage

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Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/251

Recorded live on July 14th, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome with Barry Kirby.

Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast -on HF in Rail - An interview with David Golightly:

https://blubrry.com/1202/86733334/hf-in-rail-an-interview-with-david-golightly/

News:

NY State is giving out hundreds of robots as companions for the elderly
https://www.theverge.com/2022/5/25/23140936/ny-state-distribute-home-robot-companions-nysofa-elliq
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