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Safe human–robot collaboration remains a critical challenge in manufacturing. Traditional safety approaches, such as cages and proximity sensors, are often insufficient for dynamic human interaction. This paper presents a digital twin approach using deep learning for collision avoidance in industrial collaborative robot manipulation. In this episode of Embodied AI 101, we explore "The Twin Watches, the QP Dodges: Predictive Safety for a UR10e". We break down the research, methodology, and real-world implications for robotics, AI, and physical intelligence. Embodied AI 101 covers the latest research at the intersection of AI and physical intelligence — robotics, manipulation, world models, and the path from digital intelligence to embodied agents.