The world of robotics has had centuries of its history transformed by some of the most brilliant women on the planet.
In many cases, the women in the space are not only profound researchers and inventors, but they also often double as activists and authors.
In observing Women's History Month @ Geek+, we highlight 4 incredible innovators in robotics.
Here is a brief list of some remarkable robotics specialists.
1) Ada Lovelace
Ada Lovelace was the first computer programmer and wrote the world's first machine algorithm. She did this in 1865, at a time when computing machines were only on paper. Her contribution to computers is significant not only in the field of computer programming but in the history of science. At the time, most women only worked in the home. The emergence of the digital age gave new meaning to her work. In 1953, Lovelace's notes were published as a part of B. V. Bowden's Faster Than Thought 100 years after her death.
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ada-Lovelace
2) Maja Mataric
Maja is a computer scientist and roboticist. She is a pioneer in socially assisted robotics; Maja Mataric's research focuses on bringing robots into the home of older people. Her work combines cognitive science and social studies with human studies evaluation. Her goal is to create robots that can be used by the elderly, stroke survivors, and children with autism.
https://robotics.usc.edu/~maja/
3) Raia Hadsell
Raia Hadsell has been working on AI problems for more than 10 years. Hadsell has published several papers and has led several AI-related projects. She has also given many talks on AI, science, and technology, including the Google Cloud Platform Podcast. She also help lead Deepmind, a startup later acquired by Google. She also specializes in interactive learning for AI agents and robots. She has even used video games to simulate real world environments for Ai Agents.
https://raiahadsell.com/index.html
4) Aimee van Wynsberghe
Aimee van Wynsbergh is an Associate Professor in Ethics and Technology at TU Delft in the Netherlands. She is a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Futures Council for Artificial Intelligence and Humanity. She studied cell biology and artificial intelligence at Western University where she developed an interest in robotics. After seeing the telesurgery robot used in a real-time hospital setting, she wondered if there was a parallel process for evaluating the non-technical aspects of remote surgery. In her lab, she focuses on establishing ethical frameworks for machine-learning development. She hopes to establish a common ground on ethical issues and help ensure that robots are safe, efficient, and sustainable
https://aimeevanwynsberghe.com
