Future of Machines

A recent study reveals that as awareness of autonomous vehicles grows, interest in choosing them over human-driven cars significantly increases, particularly among women and the LGBTQIA community. Susan discusses the challenges of merging biology and engineering disciplines to drive innovation, emphasizing the need for updated funding models to support groundbreaking research and its transition into the marketplace. The conversation highlights the potential of new technologies, such as virus-based batteries and early cancer detection methods, to reshape our understanding of machines.