What is Tolerance Analysis?
A conversation with Gabe Mayo, Shield AI’s Vice President of Hardware Engineering. What is tolerance analysis and what it is used for? Tolerance analysis is about determining how close something is to the mark and how far it will deviate. We can explore the concept through the following example: Imagine you are taking a tightrope […]
Meet Our Leaders: A Conversation with Brian Losey
A conversation with Brian Losey, Partner at Shield AI. You served 33 years in the US Navy. I know you had a number of paths you could have pursued after retiring. What was it about Shield AI that motivated you to join? Shield AI embodies big thinking, big goals, and a big mission which is […]
Using AI to Amplify Human Ability
A conversation with Professor Nathan Michael, Shield AI’s Chief Technology Officer. This is a continuation of our conversation about Trust and Robotic Systems. Using AI to Amplify Human Ability We’ve spoken extensively about human expectations for AI systems. Are there other examples of something humans expect AI systems to do that is not necessarily inherently […]
On Humans Interpreting AI and Robot Behavior
A conversation with Professor Nathan Michael, Shield AI’s Chief Technology Officer. This is a continuation of our conversation about Trust and Robotic Systems. How do humans factor into trust of robotic systems? Humans trust engineered systems that adhere to performance expectations. If a system works as expected, we tend to trust it. Interestingly, if the […]
Trust and Robotic Systems
A conversation with Professor Nathan Michael, Shield AI’s Chief Technology Officer. This is a continuation of our conversation on Trust and Artificial Intelligence. What does trust mean in the context of robotic systems? For a robotic system, trust is about the system engaging as expected, in a consistent manner, time and time again.The more that […]
The Role of Trust in Hardware Design
A conversation with Christian Wester, Lead Mechanical Engineer at Shield AI. What is the role of trust in hardware design? First and foremost, we have to trust our teammates. Outcomes are not always what you expect and the way an organization reacts during these moments is telling. Trust requires that when things do not go […]
Meet Our Leaders: A Conversation with Gabe Mayo
A conversation with Gabe Mayo, Shield AI’s Vice President of Hardware Engineering. Why did you choose a career in engineering? What about the field interested you? I can’t say that I chose a career in engineering; it chose me. I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t obsessed with knowing what was inside of things […]
Shield AI Fundamentals: On Path Planning & Controls
A conversation with Connie Sun, an AI Engineer at Shield AI. What does planning refer to in robotics? Path and trajectory planning in the context of robotics refers to motion planning, or finding a path to reach a predetermined goal while avoiding obstacles and satisfying other constraints. This concept isn’t unique to robotics; people employ […]
The Role of Trust in Building a Team
A conversation with Andrew Dimitruk, Shield AI’s Head of Talent. How important is trust in recruiting and building a team? One word: Essential. What has influenced your opinions of trust? My experience in the military helped to inform my perspective on the value of trust. When an officer is commissioned in the United States military, […]
Why is it Important to Build Trust as a Leader?
A conversation with Brandon Tseng, Shield AI’s Co-Founder and COO. How do you define trust with respect to leadership? Trust is an earned bond between a leader and his or her team that helps inspire confidence between the two with respect to their ability to succeed in a given endeavor. What does trust make possible? […]
