In this episode of Tech Talks: The BotPod, Danielle Blake, Senior Consultant, Autonomy & Robotics, is joined by Leo Lesin, Senior Engineering Leader at Humanoid, to explore what it takes to build robots that humans can understand and trust.

With over 20 years of experience across robotics, manufacturing, and complex systems, Leo shares his journey designing real-world robotic systems and working at the intersection of autonomy, human interaction, and system architecture.

The conversation dives into the evolution of humanoids, the idea of a “missing language” in robotics, and why sensors, AI, and autonomy aren’t enough without readable intentions. Leo also shares insights on human-robot interaction, shared autonomy, and what it takes to build robots that can operate effectively in human environments.

To speak to this episode’s host, Danielle Blake, email her at: ⁠[email protected]