Robot Talk Episode 130 – Robots learning from humans, with Chad Jenkins - Robohub

In the Robot Talk Episode 130 podcast, Claire interviews Chad Jenkins, a Professor of Robotics and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Michigan, about how robots can learn from humans to better assist in daily tasks. Jenkins’ research focuses on robot learning from demonstration, human-robot interaction, dexterous mobile manipulation, and robot perception. Notably, he founded the Robotics Major Degree Program at the University of Michigan in 2022 and received the 2024 ACM/CMD-IT Richard A. Tapia Achievement Award for his contributions to scientific scholarship, civic science, and diversity in computing. The episode highlights the intersection of robotics and human collaboration, emphasizing how robots can be taught by observing human actions to improve their functionality and integration into everyday life. This discussion fits within the broader context of the Robot Talk podcast series, which explores advancements in robotics, AI, and autonomous machines, featuring experts from various fields. The episode also connects to related topics such as robotic applications in smart cities, museum