Generations in Dialogue: Embodied AI, Robotics, Perception, and Action with Professor Roberto Martín-Martín

Summary

In this episode, host Ella Lan talks with Professor Roberto Martín‑Martín about his journey from tinkering with toys to pioneering embodied AI that integrates perception, learning, and action in robotics. Martín‑Martín explains how his research—spanning pick‑and‑place, navigation, and complex tasks like cooking—draws on insights from cognitive science to make robots more intuitive and accessible across generations. He highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, offers advice for early‑career researchers, and emphasizes that AI should augment human capabilities while being inclusive and ethically grounded.