Partnering with Robots with Dr. Tom Williams

Building AI Boston

Can robots really understand us? Dr. Tom Williams believes they must.


In this cutting-edge episode of Building AI Boston, we sit down with Dr. Tom Williams, Associate Professor of Computer Science at the Colorado School of Mines and director of the MIRROR Lab (Mines Interactive Robotics Research in Human-Robot Teaming). His groundbreaking work explores how robots interpret human communication—and how that shapes our trust in AI.


From the ethics of autonomous agents to real-world applications of cognitive robotics, Dr. Williams offers a visionary look into how we can build artificial intelligence that’s not just smart—but socially and emotionally aware.


🔹 Learn about the future of human-robot teaming

🔹 Discover why transparency in AI matters

🔹 Explore how language, empathy, and trust define next-gen robotics


🎓 More about Dr. Tom Williams and the MIRROR Lab:

https://mirrorlab.mines.edu


🌆 Boston is the future of AI. Be part of the conversation.

2025-04-14 30 min

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