Robot Talk
@robottalkpod.bsky.social
Weekly podcast hosted by @claireasher.bsky.social exploring the exciting world of #robotics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous machines. New episode every Friday.
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📢 New Episode Alert!
This week, I chatted to Prof. Heather Knight from @oregonstate.edu about applying methods from the performing arts to robotics. 🤖
Listen now: www.robottalk.org/2025/11/14/e... #Robots #Robotics #Theatre
This week, I chatted to Prof. Heather Knight from @oregonstate.edu about applying methods from the performing arts to robotics. 🤖
Listen now: www.robottalk.org/2025/11/14/e... #Robots #Robotics #Theatre
Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a wearable system that allows users to control robots with gestures. Combining soft, stretchable sensors and AI, the device can distinguish gestures from other movements, such as running. 🤖 interestingengineering.com/innovation/a...
AI-powered wearable turns everyday gestures into machine control
AI-powered wearable cleans noisy motion signals to let users control machines with simple gestures in real-world conditions.
interestingengineering.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a wearable system that allows users to control robots with gestures. Combining soft, stretchable sensors and AI, the device can distinguish gestures from other movements, such as running. 🤖 interestingengineering.com/innovation/a...
What can we learn from the performing arts to build better robot collaborators? 🤖
In the latest episode, I chatted to Prof. Heather Knight from @oregonstate.edu about #robots in theatre, dance and comedy.
Available wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/robottalkpod
#Robotics #Theatre #Dance
In the latest episode, I chatted to Prof. Heather Knight from @oregonstate.edu about #robots in theatre, dance and comedy.
Available wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/robottalkpod
#Robotics #Theatre #Dance
November 19, 2025 at 10:29 AM
What can we learn from the performing arts to build better robot collaborators? 🤖
In the latest episode, I chatted to Prof. Heather Knight from @oregonstate.edu about #robots in theatre, dance and comedy.
Available wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/robottalkpod
#Robotics #Theatre #Dance
In the latest episode, I chatted to Prof. Heather Knight from @oregonstate.edu about #robots in theatre, dance and comedy.
Available wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/robottalkpod
#Robotics #Theatre #Dance
Roboticists at Ohio State University have developed a novel training dataset of more than a million real-world images and 3D scans, which gives robots an understanding of both spatial relationships and physical object manipulation. 🤖 techxplore.com/news/2025-11... #Robots #Robotics
Robots trained with spatial dataset show improved object handling and awareness
When it comes to navigating their surroundings, machines have a natural disadvantage compared to humans. To help hone the visual perception abilities they need to understand the world, researchers hav...
techxplore.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Roboticists at Ohio State University have developed a novel training dataset of more than a million real-world images and 3D scans, which gives robots an understanding of both spatial relationships and physical object manipulation. 🤖 techxplore.com/news/2025-11... #Robots #Robotics
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Latest DARPA Challenge Targets Drone Payload Limits
DARPA launches a new drone challenge to drive up payload-to-weight ratios, while UBTECH delivers a fleet of humanoids—all on video this week!
spectrum.ieee.org
November 14, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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This week's episode is sponsored by Soft Robotics for Healthcare.
📢 If you’re curious about tech transforming #healthcare, you're not gonna want to miss their upcoming event.
#SoRoH2026 is coming to Bristol on the 19th and 20th of January. Register now at softroboticshealth.org.uk
#Robotics
📢 If you’re curious about tech transforming #healthcare, you're not gonna want to miss their upcoming event.
#SoRoH2026 is coming to Bristol on the 19th and 20th of January. Register now at softroboticshealth.org.uk
#Robotics
November 14, 2025 at 2:14 PM
This week's episode is sponsored by Soft Robotics for Healthcare.
📢 If you’re curious about tech transforming #healthcare, you're not gonna want to miss their upcoming event.
#SoRoH2026 is coming to Bristol on the 19th and 20th of January. Register now at softroboticshealth.org.uk
#Robotics
📢 If you’re curious about tech transforming #healthcare, you're not gonna want to miss their upcoming event.
#SoRoH2026 is coming to Bristol on the 19th and 20th of January. Register now at softroboticshealth.org.uk
#Robotics
Heather Knight is an Assistant Professor at @oregonstate.edu, where she runs the CHARISMA Robotics research group. She has previously worked at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, produced the Robot Film Festival, and performed robot comedy.
Listen to our chat here: www.robottalk.org/2025/11/14/e...
Listen to our chat here: www.robottalk.org/2025/11/14/e...
November 14, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Heather Knight is an Assistant Professor at @oregonstate.edu, where she runs the CHARISMA Robotics research group. She has previously worked at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, produced the Robot Film Festival, and performed robot comedy.
Listen to our chat here: www.robottalk.org/2025/11/14/e...
Listen to our chat here: www.robottalk.org/2025/11/14/e...
📢 New Episode Alert!
This week, I chatted to Prof. Heather Knight from @oregonstate.edu about applying methods from the performing arts to robotics. 🤖
Listen now: www.robottalk.org/2025/11/14/e... #Robots #Robotics #Theatre
This week, I chatted to Prof. Heather Knight from @oregonstate.edu about applying methods from the performing arts to robotics. 🤖
Listen now: www.robottalk.org/2025/11/14/e... #Robots #Robotics #Theatre
November 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
📢 New Episode Alert!
This week, I chatted to Prof. Heather Knight from @oregonstate.edu about applying methods from the performing arts to robotics. 🤖
Listen now: www.robottalk.org/2025/11/14/e... #Robots #Robotics #Theatre
This week, I chatted to Prof. Heather Knight from @oregonstate.edu about applying methods from the performing arts to robotics. 🤖
Listen now: www.robottalk.org/2025/11/14/e... #Robots #Robotics #Theatre
Researchers at Bern University of Applied Sciences have developed a robotic system that can safely dismantle, sort, and upcycle used lithium-ion cells to recover high-quality raw materials from used EV batteries 🤖 interestingengineering.com/energy/ev-ba... #Robots #Robotics #CircularEconomy
Swiss researchers pioneer robot-assisted recycling for EV lithium-ion batteries
A Swiss research team has developed a robotic system that safely dismantles and repurposes used EV batteries, giving them a sustainable second life.
interestingengineering.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Researchers at Bern University of Applied Sciences have developed a robotic system that can safely dismantle, sort, and upcycle used lithium-ion cells to recover high-quality raw materials from used EV batteries 🤖 interestingengineering.com/energy/ev-ba... #Robots #Robotics #CircularEconomy
#ICYMI: Last month, I chatted to Yuen Ting Chan from @nhm-london.bsky.social about lab automation #robots.
Catch up here 🎧 - www.robottalk.org/2025/10/17/e... or wherever you get your podcasts!
#Robotics #Automation #Biology
Catch up here 🎧 - www.robottalk.org/2025/10/17/e... or wherever you get your podcasts!
#Robotics #Automation #Biology
November 13, 2025 at 8:41 PM
#ICYMI: Last month, I chatted to Yuen Ting Chan from @nhm-london.bsky.social about lab automation #robots.
Catch up here 🎧 - www.robottalk.org/2025/10/17/e... or wherever you get your podcasts!
#Robotics #Automation #Biology
Catch up here 🎧 - www.robottalk.org/2025/10/17/e... or wherever you get your podcasts!
#Robotics #Automation #Biology
🌟 New bonus episode! 🌟
Last month, I hosted a panel discussion on Embodying Intelligence at the Poland 2.0 summit 2025.
I chatted to Dr. Konrad Maj (SWPS University) and Dr. Krzysztof Szczurek (Foundation) about humanoid #robots.
🎧 Listen here: www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-... #Robotics #Humanoid
Last month, I hosted a panel discussion on Embodying Intelligence at the Poland 2.0 summit 2025.
I chatted to Dr. Konrad Maj (SWPS University) and Dr. Krzysztof Szczurek (Foundation) about humanoid #robots.
🎧 Listen here: www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-... #Robotics #Humanoid
November 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM
🌟 New bonus episode! 🌟
Last month, I hosted a panel discussion on Embodying Intelligence at the Poland 2.0 summit 2025.
I chatted to Dr. Konrad Maj (SWPS University) and Dr. Krzysztof Szczurek (Foundation) about humanoid #robots.
🎧 Listen here: www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-... #Robotics #Humanoid
Last month, I hosted a panel discussion on Embodying Intelligence at the Poland 2.0 summit 2025.
I chatted to Dr. Konrad Maj (SWPS University) and Dr. Krzysztof Szczurek (Foundation) about humanoid #robots.
🎧 Listen here: www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-... #Robotics #Humanoid
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Biogeochemical sensing #robots 2,000 meters deep in the ocean have found that marine heatwaves are preventing the ocean from sequestering #carbon as expected. The ocean’s carbon storage is struggling. spectrum.ieee.org/ocean-robots...
November 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Biogeochemical sensing #robots 2,000 meters deep in the ocean have found that marine heatwaves are preventing the ocean from sequestering #carbon as expected. The ocean’s carbon storage is struggling. spectrum.ieee.org/ocean-robots...
How can humans and robots work together seamlessly in manufacturing environments? 🤖
In the latest episode, I chatted to Anthony Jules from Robust AI about warehouse automation #robots.
Available wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/robottalkpod
#Robotics #AI #Automation
In the latest episode, I chatted to Anthony Jules from Robust AI about warehouse automation #robots.
Available wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/robottalkpod
#Robotics #AI #Automation
November 12, 2025 at 11:35 AM
How can humans and robots work together seamlessly in manufacturing environments? 🤖
In the latest episode, I chatted to Anthony Jules from Robust AI about warehouse automation #robots.
Available wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/robottalkpod
#Robotics #AI #Automation
In the latest episode, I chatted to Anthony Jules from Robust AI about warehouse automation #robots.
Available wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/robottalkpod
#Robotics #AI #Automation
Toyota have developed a prototype robotic chair to help people with limited mobility climb stairs or navigate complex environments that would be impassable by traditional wheelchairs. Each of its four foldable legs can move independently, aiding manoeuvrability 🤖 www.livescience.com/technology/r...
Bizarre robotic chair concept looks like a crab and can carry you around the house — it can even help you into your car
The compact robot enables people with limited mobility to navigate complicated environments where wheeled devices can't go.
www.livescience.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Toyota have developed a prototype robotic chair to help people with limited mobility climb stairs or navigate complex environments that would be impassable by traditional wheelchairs. Each of its four foldable legs can move independently, aiding manoeuvrability 🤖 www.livescience.com/technology/r...
Engineers at the University of Sheffield have harnessed a mechanical phenomenon known as hysteresis — long considered a flaw in robotics — to make soft robots move and change shape with fewer motors and more precise control 🤖 interestingengineering.com/innovation/s... #Robots #Robotics
New shape-shifting robot design uses mechanical memory for motion
The HasMorph system utilizes hysteresis to enable robots to bend and “remember” shapes without bulky motors.
interestingengineering.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Engineers at the University of Sheffield have harnessed a mechanical phenomenon known as hysteresis — long considered a flaw in robotics — to make soft robots move and change shape with fewer motors and more precise control 🤖 interestingengineering.com/innovation/s... #Robots #Robotics
Don't forget to send me your questions for Amir!
What burning questions do you have about bio-inspired robotics?
#Robots #Robotics #BioInspired
What burning questions do you have about bio-inspired robotics?
#Robots #Robotics #BioInspired
What would you love to know about bio-inspired #robot movement? 🤖
Later this season, I'll be chatting to Dr. Amir Patel from @ucl.ac.uk about designing robots with the agility and manoeuvrability of a cheetah.
Send me your questions for Amir in the comments below! #Robotics
Later this season, I'll be chatting to Dr. Amir Patel from @ucl.ac.uk about designing robots with the agility and manoeuvrability of a cheetah.
Send me your questions for Amir in the comments below! #Robotics
November 10, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Don't forget to send me your questions for Amir!
What burning questions do you have about bio-inspired robotics?
#Robots #Robotics #BioInspired
What burning questions do you have about bio-inspired robotics?
#Robots #Robotics #BioInspired
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Researchers from Zhejiang University in China have developed a flexible electromagnetic fin that allows #underwater #robots to swim with fish-like agility. Inspired by fish movement, this development in underwater #robotics blends compact design with powerful propulsion.
What Makes This Robotic Fish So Efficient?
Researchers have created a bionic fin that swims like a fish, combining power and flexibility in a compact design.
spectrum.ieee.org
November 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Researchers from Zhejiang University in China have developed a flexible electromagnetic fin that allows #underwater #robots to swim with fish-like agility. Inspired by fish movement, this development in underwater #robotics blends compact design with powerful propulsion.
Anthony Jules is the CEO and Co-Founder of Robust AI, a leader in AI-driven warehouse automation. The company’s flagship product Carter™ is built to work with people in their existing environments, without disrupting their workflows.
Listen to our chat here: www.robottalk.org/2025/11/07/e...
Listen to our chat here: www.robottalk.org/2025/11/07/e...
November 7, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Anthony Jules is the CEO and Co-Founder of Robust AI, a leader in AI-driven warehouse automation. The company’s flagship product Carter™ is built to work with people in their existing environments, without disrupting their workflows.
Listen to our chat here: www.robottalk.org/2025/11/07/e...
Listen to our chat here: www.robottalk.org/2025/11/07/e...
📢 New Episode Alert!
This week, I chatted to Anthony Jules from Robust AI about their autonomous warehouse robots that work alongside humans. 🤖
Listen now: www.robottalk.org/2025/11/07/e... #Robots #Robotics #AI #Automation
This week, I chatted to Anthony Jules from Robust AI about their autonomous warehouse robots that work alongside humans. 🤖
Listen now: www.robottalk.org/2025/11/07/e... #Robots #Robotics #AI #Automation
November 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
📢 New Episode Alert!
This week, I chatted to Anthony Jules from Robust AI about their autonomous warehouse robots that work alongside humans. 🤖
Listen now: www.robottalk.org/2025/11/07/e... #Robots #Robotics #AI #Automation
This week, I chatted to Anthony Jules from Robust AI about their autonomous warehouse robots that work alongside humans. 🤖
Listen now: www.robottalk.org/2025/11/07/e... #Robots #Robotics #AI #Automation
#ICYMI: Last month, I chatted to Dr. Ali K. Hoshiar from @universityofessex.bsky.social about microscopic #robots.
Catch up here 🎧 - www.robottalk.org/2025/10/10/e... or wherever you get your podcasts!
#Robotics #Microbot #Healthcare
Catch up here 🎧 - www.robottalk.org/2025/10/10/e... or wherever you get your podcasts!
#Robotics #Microbot #Healthcare
November 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
#ICYMI: Last month, I chatted to Dr. Ali K. Hoshiar from @universityofessex.bsky.social about microscopic #robots.
Catch up here 🎧 - www.robottalk.org/2025/10/10/e... or wherever you get your podcasts!
#Robotics #Microbot #Healthcare
Catch up here 🎧 - www.robottalk.org/2025/10/10/e... or wherever you get your podcasts!
#Robotics #Microbot #Healthcare
Roboticists at Iowa State University are developing new methods to teach humanoid robots self-balancing and precision, improving their physical intelligence and preparing them for use in real-world environments. 🤖 interestingengineering.com/innovation/u... #Robots #Robotics
How Iowa State Lab helps humanoid robots master balance and safety
Researchers from Iowa State University are testing new methods to advance the physical intelligence and capabilities of humanoid robots.
interestingengineering.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Roboticists at Iowa State University are developing new methods to teach humanoid robots self-balancing and precision, improving their physical intelligence and preparing them for use in real-world environments. 🤖 interestingengineering.com/innovation/u... #Robots #Robotics
✨ Big news! ✨
I'm thrilled to officially launch the Robot Talk shop, where you can get your hands on some awesome Robot Talk merch!
🛒 Check out what's in store: www.robottalk.org/shop/
I'm thrilled to officially launch the Robot Talk shop, where you can get your hands on some awesome Robot Talk merch!
🛒 Check out what's in store: www.robottalk.org/shop/
November 6, 2025 at 9:31 AM
✨ Big news! ✨
I'm thrilled to officially launch the Robot Talk shop, where you can get your hands on some awesome Robot Talk merch!
🛒 Check out what's in store: www.robottalk.org/shop/
I'm thrilled to officially launch the Robot Talk shop, where you can get your hands on some awesome Robot Talk merch!
🛒 Check out what's in store: www.robottalk.org/shop/
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Could a tiny robot inspired by a desert spider be the future of gut diagnostics? This microbot offers a less invasive alternative to traditional endoscopy.
Spider-Inspired Robot Navigates Your Digestive Tract
Meet the micro-robot that rolls through your digestive tract, offering a less invasive alternative to traditional endoscopy.
spectrum.ieee.org
November 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Could a tiny robot inspired by a desert spider be the future of gut diagnostics? This microbot offers a less invasive alternative to traditional endoscopy.
How can interdisciplinary research drive ground-breaking tech breakthroughs? 🤖
In the latest episode, I chatted to Edith-Clare Hall from the University of Bristol and the Advanced Research and Invention Agency about emerging #tech.
Available wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/robottalkpod
In the latest episode, I chatted to Edith-Clare Hall from the University of Bristol and the Advanced Research and Invention Agency about emerging #tech.
Available wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/robottalkpod
November 5, 2025 at 11:18 AM
How can interdisciplinary research drive ground-breaking tech breakthroughs? 🤖
In the latest episode, I chatted to Edith-Clare Hall from the University of Bristol and the Advanced Research and Invention Agency about emerging #tech.
Available wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/robottalkpod
In the latest episode, I chatted to Edith-Clare Hall from the University of Bristol and the Advanced Research and Invention Agency about emerging #tech.
Available wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/robottalkpod
What would you love to know about bio-inspired #robot movement? 🤖
Later this season, I'll be chatting to Dr. Amir Patel from @ucl.ac.uk about designing robots with the agility and manoeuvrability of a cheetah.
Send me your questions for Amir in the comments below! #Robotics
Later this season, I'll be chatting to Dr. Amir Patel from @ucl.ac.uk about designing robots with the agility and manoeuvrability of a cheetah.
Send me your questions for Amir in the comments below! #Robotics
November 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
What would you love to know about bio-inspired #robot movement? 🤖
Later this season, I'll be chatting to Dr. Amir Patel from @ucl.ac.uk about designing robots with the agility and manoeuvrability of a cheetah.
Send me your questions for Amir in the comments below! #Robotics
Later this season, I'll be chatting to Dr. Amir Patel from @ucl.ac.uk about designing robots with the agility and manoeuvrability of a cheetah.
Send me your questions for Amir in the comments below! #Robotics
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Watch the best robot videos of the week!
Robots Celebrate Halloween in Style With Costumes and Spooky Videos
Even robots are dressing up and celebrating Halloween this year! Plus, what's it like to live with a home robot housekeeper?
spectrum.ieee.org
October 31, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Watch the best robot videos of the week!