Ken Goldberg on Armchair Expert

BCNM faculty member Ken Goldberg appears as a guest on the Armchair Expert podcast, hosted by Dax Shepard. In the episode, Ken reflects on his unique upbringing, from being born in Nigeria to growing up in Philadelphia. He shares how his passion for robotics and AI began and discusses the complex dynamics of falling in love with your creation. Ken also explores the origins of the word “robot,” the challenges behind the question “Why don’t we have better robots yet?”, and how he maintains optimism in a field where failure is a fundamental part of progress.

Listen to the podcast here!