The speaker, Vedant Anand explores how human emotions like curiosity, hope, and wonder drive technological innovation—not just logic or necessity. From historic voyages to modern breakthroughs in AI and robotics, every invention begins with an emotional spark. By recognizing this, we can shape a future where technology reflects not just our intelligence, but our humanity. Vedant Anand is an engineer at a leading research company and a passionate motorsports enthusiast, driven by an unyielding pursuit of progress. Fueled by his innate curiosity and a deep fascination for innovation, he constantly pushes the boundaries of robotics. He has previously gained recognition in TAC Challenge; an International Subsea Drone Competition held in Norway and now continues to leave an impact in his field of work. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx