Robots, Intelligence & Future | Homayun Falak, Nargis Qorbani & Yasamin Hussaini | TEDxShar e Naw

Quick Overview

Homayun Falak interviews TEDxShar e Naw speakers Nargis Qorbani and Yasamin Hussaini about their motivation for building robots, which stems from witnessing the lack of basic amenities like electricity in their village, leading them to develop an AI-enhanced helmet called 'Third Eye' to detect sound and distance for the hearing impaired, aiming to create a better future where robots aid humans in tasks requiring physical endurance or decision-making.

Key Points: Homayun Falak interviews Nargis Qorbani and Yasamin Hussaini about their motivation for robotics, which began three years prior after they joined an organization. Their primary motivation arose from living in a village where electricity was a luxury and witnessing neighbors who could not hear being unaware of approaching dangers like a collapsing building. They developed a project called 'Third Eye,' an AI-enhanced helmet featuring sensors to measure distance and sound to alert the hearing impaired. The students scored above 100 on an IQ test, which they state is over normal, but emphasized that their drive comes from interest and the desire to bridge gaps in society, not just high IQ. The interviewer questioned them about the future of robotics, noting their high motivation and the unique nature of their work. They program their robots to be reactive, aiming to make construction fields safer and more efficient by bridging the gap between human intuition and robotic capability.

Context: This video captures an interview segment at a TEDxShar e Naw event, hosted by Homayun Falak, who speaks with two young speakers, Nargis Qorbani and Yasamin Hussaini. The discussion centers on the young women's motivation for entering the field of robotics, their specific project, and their optimistic outlook on how AI and robotics can improve societal conditions, particularly in areas lacking basic infrastructure.

Detailed Analysis

The segment is an interview following a presentation, where host Homayun Falak speaks with Nargis Qorbani and Yasamin Hussaini about their work in robotics. Falak introduces the discussion by noting the excitement around the panel, specifically regarding robotics and AI. The young women explain that their motivation began three years ago when they joined an organization, driven by their background living in a village where electricity was a luxury, and witnessing accidents in their community due to a lack of awareness (like not hearing approaching dangers). They developed a project called 'Third Eye,' a helmet equipped with two sensors: one for measuring distance and another for measuring sound, designed to alert deaf individuals to approaching objects or sounds. Yasamin states that while they scored above 100 on an IQ test, their true motivation is the desire to create a better world by integrating AI into robotics to solve problems where human physical endurance or intuition might fail, such as construction safety. They believe AI's role is crucial for analysis, adaptation, and decision-making in robotics to create safer and more efficient environments.