RIoT Underground
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RIoT Underground
V: The Power of Industrial Design in an AI World, LIVE with Mike Laut, Founder & CEO, Laut Design
AI may be transforming entire industries, but what about the products we hold in our hands every day? In this special live episode of RIoT Underground, RIoT’s Tom Snyder sits down with Mike Laut, Founder & CEO of Laut Design, to explore how physical product design shapes the way we experience and trust AI.
Laut Design is a product and brand design firm that helps turn emerging technologies into market-ready products, offering expertise in industrial design, engineering, prototyping, branding, and digital experiences.
Together, Tom and Mike dive into the intersection of AI-powered technology and hardware design, uncovering how thoughtful, user-centered products play a pivotal role in making AI systems both functional and trustworthy.
Tune in to discover why design isn’t just about looks—it’s about building the future of human-AI interaction.
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