Rephonic
Artwork for Robot Talk

Robot Talk

Robot Talk
Robotics
Soft Robotics
Healthcare
Wearable Devices
Rehabilitation
Manufacturing
Human-Robot Interaction
Stroke Survivors
Octopus Project
Bio-Inspiration
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

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes142Founded5 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
ScienceTechnology

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Robot Talk

Latest Episodes

Claire chatted to Stefano Mintchev from ETH Zürich about robots to explore and monitor the natural environment.

Stefano Mintchev is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Robotics at ETH Zürich in Switzerland. He has a Ph.D. in Bioinspired Roboti... more

Claire chatted to Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi from Ohio Northern University about bipedal robots that can walk and even climb stairs.

Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi (Wami) is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Ohio Northern Unive... more

Claire chatted to Shimon Whiteson from the University of Oxford and Waymo about machine learning for autonomous vehicles.

Shimon Whiteson is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Oxford and a Senior Staff Research Scientist at Waymo ... more

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

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

The Tim Ferriss Show
The Tim Ferriss ShowTim Ferriss: Bestselling Author, Human Guinea Pig
Odd Lots
Odd LotsBloomberg

Recent Guests

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
Anthony Jules
CEO and co-founder of Robust AI
Robust AI
Episode: Episode 132: Collaborating with industrial robots - Anthony Jules
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

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

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

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!

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#73
South Korea/Science
Apple Podcasts
#225
Saudi Arabia/Science

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 136: Making driverless vehicles smarter - Shimon Whiteson
Q: What has changed since 2015 to 2020 when full self-driving was struggling to take off?
The deep learning revolution has significantly improved the capabilities of machine learning systems, while Waymo's data flywheel has created a self-reinforcing cycle of data accumulation and model improvement.
Episode 136: Making driverless vehicles smarter - Shimon Whiteson
Q: Can you explain how deep reinforcement learning works?
Deep reinforcement learning combines elements of machine learning to enable a computer to learn from feedback in the form of rewards, using trial and error to optimize actions for desired outcomes.
Episode 137: Getting two-legged robots moving - Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi
Q: How should we address safety for bipedal robots, especially regarding power failures?
Integrating failsafe mechanisms in control algorithms and providing emergency stop buttons can enhance safety for bipedal robots.
Episode 137: Getting two-legged robots moving - Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi
Q: What makes getting bipedal robots to climb stairs a challenging task?
It's challenging due to limited foot placement area and maintaining balance, necessitating a complex approach to developing control algorithms.
Episode 135: Robot anatomy and design - Chapa Sirithunge
Q: Will these apprentices need robotics and industrial automation skills to be successful?
Eventually, they might, especially if they use techniques like drones.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Robot Talk

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

Where can I find podcast stats for Robot Talk?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Robot Talk. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Robot Talk and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Robot Talk get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Robot Talk, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Robot Talk?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Robot Talk, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Robot Talk have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Robot Talk has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Robot Talk?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Robot Talk:

1. NVIDIA AI Podcast
2. The Tim Ferriss Show
3. The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
4. All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
5. Odd Lots

How many episodes of Robot Talk are there?

Robot Talk launched 5 years ago and published 142 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Robot Talk?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Robot Talk?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Robot Talk from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Robot Talk?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Robot Talk. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Robot Talk?

Recent guests on Robot Talk include:

1. Stefano Mintchev
2. Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi
3. Shimon Whiteson
4. Chapa Sirithunge
5. Kevin McAleer
6. Heather Knight
7. Anthony Jules
8. Edith-Clare Hall

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days