Ep 3. Haptics

The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia is a Netflix original series that follows the story of teenage genius, Ashley Garcia, who is in pursuit of her dreams of becoming a robotics engineer. The show features Ashley as she navigates teenage life, love, friendship, and her passion for science.

Season 1 episode 3, titled Haptics, starts with Ashley's best friend, Tad, trying to impress a girl he likes by pretending to know about haptic technology. Ashley, being the genuine prodigy she is, offers to help him learn about haptics and invites him to visit her at her workplace. At her workplace, Ashley introduces Tad to her boss, Dr. Conner, who is busy working on a robotic hand that can feel touch and sensation.

Dr. Conner gives Ashley and Tad a tour of his lab, explaining how haptic technology works and its applications in the field of robotics. He tells them about the challenges of creating a machine that can simulate human touch and how this technology could revolutionize the field of prosthetics.

Ashley and Tad are impressed by the possibilities of haptics and decide to use their knowledge to build a robot that can differentiate between textures and recognize objects by touch. They work on the robot throughout the episode, overcoming obstacles along the way.

Meanwhile, Ashley's dad, Victor, is struggling with the fact that his daughter is growing up. He buys her a car, hoping that it will bring them closer together. However, his plan backfires when Ashley gets into a minor accident while driving the car and Victor becomes overprotective.

As the episode progresses, Ashley and Tad successfully create their haptic robot, impressing Dr. Conner and earning his approval. Ashley's relationship with her dad also improves as he realizes that he needs to trust her and let her make her own decisions.

Overall, Haptics is an engaging and inspiring episode that showcases the possibilities of technology and the importance of trust and communication between parents and their children. The episode is filled with humor, heart, and science, making it a must-watch for anyone who loves shows that blend education with entertainment.