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Robot Talk

Robot Talk
Robotics
Soft Robotics
Healthcare
Rehabilitation
Wearable Devices
Manufacturing
Human-Robot Interaction
Bio-Inspiration
Stroke Survivors
Octopus Project
Data Collection
Skill Development
Automation
Humanoid Robots
Precision Agriculture
Robotic Manipulation
Deep Ocean Exploration
Autonomous Underwater Robots
Space Robotics
Plant Hybrid Materials

Join us each week as we explore the exciting world of robotics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous machines. Each episode, Dr Claire Asher — science communicator and robot enthusiast — chats with roboticists from around the world to find out how their cutting-edge research is influencing the future of every aspect of science, technology, and engineering, from the mundane to the extraordinary.... more

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Claire chatted to Chapa Sirithunge from the University of Cambridge about what robots can teach us about human anatomy, and vice versa.

Chapa Sirithunge is a Marie Sklodowska-Curie fellow in robotics at the University of Cambridge. She has an under... more

Claire chatted to Kevin McAleer from kevsrobots about how to get started building robots at home.

Kevin McAleer is a hobbyist robotics fanatic who likes to build robots, share videos about them on YouTube and teach people how to do the same. Kev ha... more

Claire chatted to Heather Knight from Oregon State University about applying methods from the performing arts to robotics.

Heather Knight runs the CHARISMA Robotics research group. Her education includes a PhD on Expressive Motion for Low Degree of... more

Claire chatted to Anthony Jules from Robust.AI about their AI-driven autonomous robots that work alongside humans.

Anthony Jules is the CEO and co-founder of Robust.AI, a leader in AI-driven warehouse automation. The company's flagship product Cart... more

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Recent Guests

Edith-Clare Hall
Frontier Specialist at the Advanced Research and Invention Agency, who focuses on accelerating research and development in emerging tech.
Advanced Research and Invention Agency
Episode: Episode 131: Empowering game-changing robotics research - Edith-Clare Hall
Chad Jenkins
Professor of Robotics and Computer Science at the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Episode: Episode 130: Robots learning from humans - Chad Jenkins
Yuen Ting Chan
Senior Automation Scientist and Molecular Biologist
Natural History Museum
Episode: Episode 129: Automating museum experiments - Yuen Ting Chan
Ali K. Hoshiar
Senior lecturer at the University of Essex, working on soft micro scale robots for medical and agri-tech applications.
University of Essex
Episode: Episode 128: Making microrobots move - Ali K. Hoshiar
Frances Zhu
Assistant professor at the Colorado School of Mines, researching robotic systems for space applications.
Colorado School of Mines
Episode: Episode 127: Robots exploring other planets - Frances Zhu
Ben Russell
Curator of Mechanical Engineering at the Science Museum
Science Museum
Episode: Episode 126: Why are we building humanoid robots? - Robot Talk Live
Maryam Banitalebi Dehkordi
Senior Lecturer in Robotics and AI at the University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire
Episode: Episode 126: Why are we building humanoid robots? - Robot Talk Live
Petar Kormushev
Director of the Robot Intelligence Lab, Imperial College London
Imperial College London
Episode: Episode 126: Why are we building humanoid robots? - Robot Talk Live
Gabriel Skantze
Professor of speech communication and technology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, working on conversational AI and human-robot interaction
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Episode: Episode 125: Chatting with robots - Gabriel Skantze

Host

Claire Asher
Host of Robot Talk, a science communicator and robot enthusiast dedicated to making robotics accessible to all audiences.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Love me some robots

    Always interesting, and I love the host’s friendly demeanor.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    human-b-gon
    Canada3 years ago
  • Insightful chats

    Great, concise chats from experts in the field!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NR121120
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Robots coming alive!

    Very interesting to hear the experts share their experience and passion about robotics in general and their applications in various fields like medical, space and other’s.

    Very concise and informative for all levels of expertise!

    Amazing work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KostasP13_
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Well worth a listen

    A really great podcast for robot enthusiasts and science fans! You don’t need to be an expert to understand as everything is communicated in an easy to digest way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Justiney88
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Refreshing

    A wonderful new podcast on the scene. The interesting guests and engaging discussion topics are most refreshing and I’m impressed with the sound quality given there have only been a couple of episodes.

    Looking forward to hearing more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Donzabigdiggle
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Very interesting to hear the experts share their experience and passion about robotics in general and their applications in various fields like medical, space and others. Very concise and informative for all levels of expertise! Amazing work!
This is a nice review of UK robots in different fields. Well worth a listen!
Great to hear straight from experts in the field!
Accessible and informative, this podcast provides a great introduction on the current robotics technology in both academic and industry sectors.
A really great podcast for robot enthusiasts and science fans! You don't need to be an expert to understand as everything is communicated in an easy to digest way.
Lots of robots, the guests were passionate and made their subject enthralling, and the host was engaging and asked the questions I wanted answering. What's not to like? Looking forward to the next instalment.
Always interesting, and I love the host's friendly demeanor.
Engaging content, clearly presented. Claire's questions are very good, and she frequently encourages her guests to expand upon responses they have given, getting excellent explanations and information from them about their various fields of work and expertise.
A wonderful new podcast on the scene. The interesting guests and engaging discussion topics are most refreshing and I'm impressed with the sound quality given there have only been a couple of episodes. Looking forward to hearing more.
Fascinating podcast about the state of current and future robotics. I would thoroughly recommend it.
Great, concise chats from experts in the field!

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 130: Robots learning from humans - Chad Jenkins
Q: What do you think about the societal issues that will arise from robots being commonplace?
Chad emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary approaches and acknowledges that economists, historians, and sociologists need to explore future job transitions as technology evolves.
Episode 130: Robots learning from humans - Chad Jenkins
Q: What aspects of daily life do you think these mobile manipulator robots will be able to help us with in the near future?
Chad explains that running a household and keeping things maintained will be a significant contribution of robots, specifically in tasks that people may not enjoy, such as cleaning.
Episode 131: Empowering game-changing robotics research - Edith-Clare Hall
Q: What is the coolest thing that you've seen or been involved with so far at ARIA?
I was involved with the vision of perpetual flying drones that utilize atmospheric energy for long-range flights, which can revolutionize monitoring Earth systems.
Episode 131: Empowering game-changing robotics research - Edith-Clare Hall
Q: Can you tell me a little bit about your PhD research at the University of Bristol?
I developed wearable robotics focused on assisting people with progressive conditions such as motor neuron disease, creating bespoke gloves and systems that support dexterity.
Episode 129: Automating museum experiments - Yuen Ting Chan
Q: What do you think the future holds for lab automation robots, and what kinds of new capabilities would you like to see in the future?
An integrated robotic arm that can move plates between labs while maintaining sterility would be beneficial.

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What is Robot Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast offers a fascinating exploration into the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence, featuring discussions with leading experts and researchers from around the world. Each episode unpacks complex topics related to cutting-edge technologies, such as automation, micro-robots, humanoid robots, and AI in space exploration. The host emphasizes accessibility, making high-level scientific concepts comprehensible to a broader audience by avoiding jargon. Notably, there's a recurring commitment to examining the ethical implications and real-world applications of robotics, which adds depth to the conversations and engages a wide range of listeners interested in technology's impact on society.

Uniquely, the conversations often highl... more

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6. Ben Russell
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