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E251 - Grandma, Relax, it's Just a Robot

This week on the show, we talk about how New York State is giving out robot companions to the elderly. We also answer some questions from the community about advice on working with a solution-oriented (rather than needs-oriented) product team, what to expect from an entry level human factors job interview, and talk about the acceptable number of projects to work on at any given point.

#robots #robot #robotics #technology #elderly #elderlycare #seniorcare #healthcare #homecare #seniorliving #eldercare #seniors #aging #seniorcitizen #senior #oldage

Episode Link:https://www.humanfactorscast.media/251

Recorded live on July 14th, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome with Barry Kirby.

Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast -on HF in Rail - An interview with David Golightly:
https://blubrry.com/1202/86733334/hf-in-rail-an-interview-with-david-golightly/

News:
NY State is giving out hundreds of robots as companions for the elderly
https://www.theverge.com/2022/5/25/23140936/ny-state-distribute-home-robot-companions-nysofa-elliq
Image Source: Pexels

It Came From:
Advice on working with a solution-oriented (rather than needs-oriented) product team? | /u/responsible_fruit1 | r/UXResearch
What should I expect from an entry level human factors job interview? | /u/ultimatecookiewizard | r/humanfactors
How many projects do you work on at any given point as a UX Researcher? | /u/Acernis_6 | r/UXResearch

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