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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.
Unknown Host hosts Robot Talk, a science show with 169 episodes published.
This bonus episode features interviews from academic and industry experts at this year's European Robotics Forum in Stavanger, Norway. During the conference, there were several workshops on sustainability, conservation,
This bonus episode features interviews from academic and industry experts at this year's European Robotics Forum in Stavanger, Norway. During the conference, I attended a workshop on ' Drones for Difficult and Challengin
Since the first robot-assisted surgery was performed, over 40 years ago, major advances in robotics, computer vision and artificial intelligence have fundamentally changed medicine and healthcare. Innovative new technolo
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 Universi
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
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 Nationa
This bonus episode features interviews from academic and industry experts at this year's European Robotics Forum in Stavanger, Norway. The first workshop I attended at ERF 2026 was on ' Robotics for Strategic Reindustria
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
Claire chatted to Ahti Heinla from Starship Technologies about their AI-powered delivery robots that operate independently on streets and sidewalks. Ahti Heinla is the co-founder and CEO of Starship Technologies , the wo
Claire chatted to Josie Hughes from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) about using generative AI to develop new designs for robotic manipulators. Josie Hughes is an Assistant Professor at EPFL, where she est
Claire chatted to Gavin Kenneally from Ghost Robotics about robot dogs for defence, security, and public safety. Gavin Kenneally is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ghost Robotics , a company that has gained a reputation for pu
Claire chatted to Melissa Greeff from Queen's University about autonomous navigation and learning for drones. Melissa Greeff is an Assistant Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Queen's University. She lea
Claire chatted to Andrew Philippides from the University of Sussex about what we can learn from ants and bees to improve robot navigation. Andrew Philippides is a Professor of Biorobotics at the University of Sussex, whe
Claire chatted to Chenying Liu from the University of Oxford about how a robot's physical form can actively contribute to sensing, processing, decision-making, and movement. Chenying Liu is a Junior Research Fellow and a
Claire chatted to Rich Walker from Shadow Robot Company about their advanced robotic hands for research and industry. Rich Walker has been at Shadow Robot since long before it was a company, working initially on software
Claire chatted to Simona Aracri from the National Research Council of Italy about innovative robot designs for oceanography and environmental monitoring. Simona Aracri is a researcher in the Institute of Marine Engineeri
Claire chatted to Vikas Enti from Reframe Systems about using robotics and automation to build climate-resilient, high-performance homes. Vikas Enti is the co-founder and CEO of Reframe Systems , a physical AI company re
Claire chatted to Krystal Mattich from Brain Corp about trustworthy autonomous robots in public spaces. Krystal Mattich leads global data governance, system security, and privacy compliance for Brain Corp : the world's l
Last month, I hosted a panel discussion on home assistant robots at the Festival of Tomorrow in Swindon. I was joined by Dr Patrick Holthaus , a Reader in Interactive Assistive Technology at the University of Hertfordshi
Claire chatted to Alan Winfield from the University of the West of England about developing new standards for ethics and transparency in robotics. Alan Winfield is Professor of Robot Ethics at the University of the West
Rich Walker
Director · Shadow Robot Company
1 appearance on this show
Vikas Enti
CEO and Co-Founder · Reframe Systems
1 appearance on this show
Jamie Palmer
CEO and co-founder · Social Supermarket
2 appearances on this show
Mark Gray
Copyright Policy Counsel · Nexford University
1 appearance on this show
Heather Knight
Creighton University
1 appearance on this show
Anthony Jules
Founder and CEO · Robust AI
1 appearance on this show
Chad Jenkins
president and CEO · The CoLab by SeedSpark
1 appearance on this show
Nick Thompson
Director of Legal and Operational Strategy · Raw Feeding Veterinary Society
2 appearances on this show
Jonathan Walker
customer service supervisor · Access4
1 appearance on this show
Matt Beane
assistant professor in the Technology Management Department · UC Santa Barbara
1 appearance on this show
Ara Darzi
Lord Ara Darzi
1 appearance on this show
Mario Di Castro
CERN
1 appearance on this show
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