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Robot Talk

Robot Talk
Robotics
Soft Robotics
Healthcare
Rehabilitation
Wearable Devices
Manufacturing
Human-Robot Interaction
Bio-Inspiration
Octopus Project
Stroke Survivors
Data Collection
Skill Development
Automation
Humanoid Robots
Precision Agriculture
Robotic Manipulation
Autonomous Underwater Robots
Deep Ocean Exploration
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 Jamie Palmer from Icarus Robotics about building a robotic labour force to perform routine and risky tasks in orbit.

Jamie Palmer is co-founder and CTO of Icarus Robotics. He earned a Master's in Robotics from Columbia University ... more

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Claire chatted to Agata Suwala from the Manufacturing Technology Centre about leveraging robotics to make manufacturing systems more sustainable.

Agata Suwala is a Technology Manager at the Manufacturing Technology Centre, where she leads cutting-e... more

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Claire chatted to Samuele Vinanzi from Sheffield Hallam University about how robots can tell whether to trust or distrust people.

Samuele Vinanzi is a Senior Lecturer in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence at Sheffield Hallam University. He specia... more

Claire chatted to Elmira Yadollahi from Lancaster University about how children interact with and relate to robots.

Elmira Yadollahi is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Lancaster University. She has a joint PhD in robotics and computer... more

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Recent Guests

Razanne Abu-Aisheh
Senior Research Associate at the University of Bristol
University of Bristol
Episode: Episode 141: Our relationship with robot swarms - Razanne Abu-Aisheh
Amir Patel
Associate Professor at University College London
University College London
Episode: Episode 140: Robot balance and agility - Amir Patel
Christine Evers
Associate professor at the University of Southampton, specializing in machine learning for robot sensing.
University of Southampton
Episode: Episode 139: Advanced robot hearing - Christine Evers
Stefano Mintchev
Assistant Professor of Environmental Robotics at ETH Zürich
ETH Zürich
Episode: Episode 138: Robots in the environment - Stefano Mintchev
Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi
Assistant professor at Ohio Northern University, working on control algorithms for two-legged robot movement.
Ohio Northern University
Episode: Episode 137: Getting two-legged robots moving - Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi
Shimon Whiteson
Professor of Computer Science at the University of Oxford and Senior Staff Research Scientist at Waymo
University of Oxford, Waymo
Episode: Episode 136: Making driverless vehicles smarter - Shimon Whiteson
Chapa Sirithunge
Post-doctoral research fellow in robotics at the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Episode: Episode 135: Robot anatomy and design - Chapa Sirithunge
Kevin McAleer
Robot maker and host of Kev's Robots on YouTube
Kev's Robots
Episode: Episode 134: Robotics as a hobby - Kevin McAleer
Heather Knight
Robotics professor at Oregon State University, leading the CHARISMA Lab focused on human-robot interaction and social robotics.
Oregon State University
Episode: Episode 133: Creating sociable robot collaborators - Heather Knight

Host

Claire Asher
Host and science communicator passionate about robotics and technology.

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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Great to hear straight from experts in the field!
Fascinating podcast about the state of current and future robotics. I would thoroughly recommend it.
Great, concise chats from experts in the field!
Engaging content, clearly presented. Claire's questions are very good, and she frequently encourages her guests to expands upon responses they have given, getting excellent explanations and information from them about their various fields of work and expertise.
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.
This is a nice review of Uk robots in different fields. Well worth a listen!
Accessible and informative, this podcast provides a great introduction on the current robotics technology in both academic and industry sectors.
Always interesting, and I love the host's friendly demeanor.
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.
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.
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!

Chart Rankings

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#167
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#230
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Talking Points

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Episode 141: Our relationship with robot swarms - Razanne Abu-Aisheh
Q: What does Dr. Abu-Aisheh think about the use of robot swarms in military and defense applications?
She believes robots should reduce suffering and harm, emphasizing the importance of responsible design with a focus on humanitarian uses instead of military applications.
Episode 140: Robot balance and agility - Amir Patel
Q: What are the biggest technical challenges in creating a biomimetic cheetah robot?
The challenges lie primarily in developing soft, strong actuators that can replicate the performance of animal muscles, along with achieving the necessary stability in robotic systems.
Episode 140: Robot balance and agility - Amir Patel
Q: How do you translate what you learn from cheetahs into better bio-inspired robots?
By studying the cheetah's movement, researchers develop innovative techniques and insights that can be directly applied to enhance robotic design and functionality.
Episode 139: Advanced robot hearing - Christine Evers
Q: What are the implications of your work on sustainable and trustworthy robotics?
Evers emphasized the need for developing efficient models that embed acoustic knowledge, making robots more sustainable and their decisions interpretable.
Episode 139: Advanced robot hearing - Christine Evers
Q: What is the current kind of state of the art in terms of robot hearing?
Evers explained that robot hearing has made progress, but still faces challenges due to interference from various sound sources and the complexity of sound events.

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Engaging conversations about robotics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous machines are at the forefront of this series. Each episode features insightful discussions with experts and researchers in the field, exploring how their innovative work shapes the future of technology and science. Noteworthy topics include bio-inspired robotics, machine learning advancements, and the integration of robotics in various sectors such as healthcare, environmental monitoring, and space exploration. The approachable dialogues make complex subjects accessible, catering to both enthusiasts and newcomers seeking to understand technological advancements.

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2. Amir Patel
3. Christine Evers
4. Stefano Mintchev
5. Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi
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7. Chapa Sirithunge
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