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E229 - Can we Improve Our Relationship With Robots Through Dance?

This week on the show, we talk about how scientists are building trust in human-robot relationships through performative music and dance and answer some questions from the community about the ethics of working for companies that encourage detrimental behaviors.and how to improve morale in companies and teams.

Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/229

Recorded live on December 16th, 2021, hosted by Nick Roome, & Barry Kirby.

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Building Human-Robot Relationships Through Music and Dance
https://spectrum.ieee.org/robot-dance-music
Image Source: Georgia Tech Center for Music Technology

| It Came From:
Is it ethical to accept a job offer for a betting company? | jackjwm | /r/userexperience
Trying to figure out what companies HRs are doing to keep their workplace happy and motivated towards work? | abhi_tam | /r/userexperience

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