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Association for Advancing Automation (A3): How Robots Fail, Learn, and Improve

1/14/2026

A recent podcast episode from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) looks at the complexities of human-robot interaction, from telepresence robots and robot trust to assistive tech, exoskeleton advances, and the challenges of real-world deployment. 

Expert Holly Yanco, University of Massachusetts Lowell professor, shares insights from her decades of testing, breaking, and improving robots. The episode covers agricultural robotics, underwater testing, community-college talent pipelines, and Yanco’s insights on what it takes to grow the next generation of roboticists.

Access the recent Automated episode, hosted by Brian Heater, on A3’s website.


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