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Robot Talk

Robot Talk
Robotics
Artificial Intelligence
Soft Robotics
Human-Robot Interaction
Healthcare
Space Robotics
Humanoid Robots
Machine Learning
Robots
Bio-Inspired Robotics
Manufacturing
Robot Swarms
Space Exploration
Rehabilitation
Wearable Devices
Environmental Monitoring
Dance
Smart City Robotics Competition
Circular Economy
Healthcare Robotics

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 Allison Okamura from Stanford University about developing advanced robotic systems for haptic (touch) interaction.

Allison Okamura is the Richard W. Weiland Professor of Engineering at Stanford University. Her academic interests i... more

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Claire chatted to Edward Mehr from Machina Labs about their RoboCraftsman that shapes complex metal parts for the aerospace, defence, and automotive industries.

Edward Mehr is an entrepreneur and engineer specializing in advanced manufacturing, rob... more

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Maria Koskinopoulou is an Assistant Professor in Robotics and Computer Vision at Heriot-Watt University. She co-leads the ARM²Lab – Autonomous Robotic Manipulation & Multi-Agent Systems Lab at Heriot-Watt and the National Robotarium, alongside Ignaci... more

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This bonus episode features interviews from academic and industry experts at this year's European Robotics Forum in Stavanger, Norway.

On the second day of the conference, I attended a workshop on '6G Empowering Future Multipurpose Robotics', which... more

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Recent Guests

Mona Gassemian
Representative of 6G Empowering Robotics work item, organizer of the ERF workshop
6G Empowering Robotics / European Robotics Forum
Episode: Bonus Episode: Empowering Robotics with 6G (ERF 2026)
Alberto Jardón
Co-organizer of the workshop, university researcher
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Episode: Bonus Episode: Empowering Robotics with 6G (ERF 2026)
Joseph Aihinger
Chair of Working Group 4 on proof of concept and testing
16g.org / Huawei
Episode: Bonus Episode: Empowering Robotics with 6G (ERF 2026)
Lina Mojazi
Senior Lecturer, wireless communications
University of Glasgow
Episode: Bonus Episode: Empowering Robotics with 6G (ERF 2026)
Francisco Blanes
Coordinator of discussions on 6G integration with robotics
Universitat Politècnica de València
Episode: Bonus Episode: Empowering Robotics with 6G (ERF 2026)
Juha Roenning
Professor, VP Research on EU Robotics
University of Oulu
Episode: Bonus Episode: Empowering Robotics with 6G (ERF 2026)
Francisco Pérez
Researcher focusing on perception and AI for aerial robots
Spain aerospace research center
Episode: Bonus Episode: Empowering Robotics with 6G (ERF 2026)
Thomas Heidegger
Research professor and CEO of tech transfer
Ubuda University
Episode: Bonus Episode: Empowering Robotics with 6G (ERF 2026)
Claudio Pastrone
From Lynx Foundation, robotics and urban tech
Lynx Foundation
Episode: Bonus Episode: Empowering Robotics with 6G (ERF 2026)

Host

Claire Asher
Host of the show and lead interviewer

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Love me some robots

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    human-b-gon
    Canada4 years ago
  • Insightful chats

    Great, concise chats from experts in the field!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NR121120
    United Kingdom6 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 Kingdom6 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 Kingdom6 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 Kingdom6 years ago

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Makes technical content accessible to a broad audience
Clear, approachable on complex topics
Great sound quality and engaging host
Strong interviews with expert guests
High relevance for robotics research and industry trends

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#249
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#209
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#211
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Episode 157: Generating new robot designs - Josie Hughes
Q: Can we see evolution-like ideas in these algorithms, like millions of years of evolution coming through?
The discussion draws an analogy to evolutionary landscapes and multi-objective optimization, showing how trade-offs between tasks shape morphology choices and guide exploration of diverse designs.
Episode 157: Generating new robot designs - Josie Hughes
Q: Has the AI generated any designs that are completely weird or unexpected that still perform well in simulation?
Yes, the approach can yield non-intuitive, creative grippers that perform well in simulation, illustrating the value of combining ungrounded AI with grounding in physics and task-specific data.
Episode 157: Generating new robot designs - Josie Hughes
Q: How far along with this research are you at the moment?
They have a first fabricated gripper from the pipeline and have demonstrated simple tasks in simulation and some real-world fabrication, with plans for broader testing across tasks.
Episode 157: Generating new robot designs - Josie Hughes
Q: What data do you have behind the AI models to know what robot form is going to be good for a particular task?
The team uses large language and vision models trained on broad internet data for inspiration, then fine-tunes them with task-specific design information and physics-aware simulation to guide morphology and control for particular tasks.
Episode 157: Generating new robot designs - Josie Hughes
Q: Can you give maybe one or two examples of kind of areas that you're working on at the moment?
Josie highlights work in soft robotics to introduce compliant structures, morphing capabilities for adaptive forms, and the broader goal of growth-inspired, continuously evolving robot bodies that integrate morphology with control to enable new behaviors.

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

Explores cutting-edge robotics, AI, and autonomous systems through interviews with researchers, engineers, and industry practitioners. Recent episodes center on robot ethics and safety, biohybrid and bio-inspired robotics, space robotics, collaborative robots in manufacturing, and human-robot interaction. The show often connects practical applications—healthcare, elder care, space operations, education—with regulatory, ethical, and societal implications. A standout thread is the emphasis on transparency, safety standards, and real-world deployment challenges, making it useful for listeners who want both technical depth and context on governance and adoption.

A notable strength is the host's probing, stakeholder-inclusive interviewing style... more

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2. Alberto Jardón
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4. Lina Mojazi
5. Francisco Blanes
6. Juha Roenning
7. Francisco Pérez
8. Thomas Heidegger

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