Generations in Dialogue: Embodied AI, robotics, perception, and action with Professor Roberto Martín-Martín - Robohub

The article discusses the third episode of the AAAI podcast series "Generations in Dialogue: Bridging Perspectives in AI," which features a conversation between host Ella Lan and Professor Roberto Martín-Martín. The series aims to explore how generational experiences influence perspectives on artificial intelligence, focusing on the challenges, opportunities, and ethical considerations of AI development. In this episode, Martín-Martín shares insights from his personal journey—from childhood curiosity in dismantling toys to his current research integrating robotics, computer vision, and machine learning to create autonomous agents capable of complex real-world tasks such as cooking and mobile manipulation. He emphasizes the importance of making robotics accessible to everyone and discusses how machines can augment human capabilities. Professor Martín-Martín is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, with a background that includes research positions at Salesforce AI and Stanford Vision and Learning Lab. His interdisciplinary work draws on psychology and cognitive science to inform robot perception and action, earning him recognition through best paper awards and leadership roles such as Chair of