What functional, social, and economic factors influence why certain robots are designed with human-like features? In this episode, Renee and Nadja examine why some robots are designed with human-like form or behavior, focusing on functionality, human interaction, economics, and design constraints. It draws from robotics research, human–computer interaction studies, and real-world deployments. This episode does not speculate about artificial consciousness or future sentience.Send us an email for topic requests! hello@wearenotsafeforwork.com&nbsp; Check out Renee's website: https://cookingchew.com Work with Nadja: https://networktitansolutions.com/power-hour Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@wearenotsafeforwork *Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you make a purchase using the link. This comes at no additional cost to you and helps support our podcast. We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe in. Thank you for your support!

Co-hosts Renee and Nadja dive into all the reasons why some entrepreneurs become unemployable and discuss the ever-changing tech landscape.