Robot Talk
@robottalkpod
Weekly podcast hosted by @claireasher.bsky.social exploring the exciting world of #robotics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous machines. New episode every Friday.
#ICYMI: Last month, I chatted to Prof. Tom Vercauteren (@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social), Dr. George Mylonas (@imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social), and Dr. Antonia Tzemanaki (@bristoluni.bsky.social) about robotics and AI in medicine, live at the @exrdfestival.bsky.social. #Robots #AI
Did you know you can get access to the full catalogue of Robot Talk bonus episodes by becoming a supporter on Patreon? There are panel discussions and clip compilations on home assistant robots, legged robots, embodied AI, soft robotics, and more! www.patreon.com/collection/6...
#ICYMI: Last month, I chatted to Prof. Allison Okamura from @stanforduniversity.bsky.social about collaborative haptic systems. Catch up here 🎧 - www.robottalk.org/2026/06/19/e... or wherever you get your podcasts! #Robots #Robotics #HRI #Haptics #Healthcare #WearableTech
#ICYMI: Last month, I chatted to Edward Mehr from Machina Labs about metalworking #robots. Catch up here 🎧 - www.robottalk.org/2026/06/12/e... or wherever you get your podcasts! #Robotics #Manufacturing #Automation #Defence
#ICYMI: Last month, I chatted to Dr. Maria Koskinopoulou from @heriotwattuni.bsky.social about smart #robotic manipulators. Catch up here 🎧 - www.robottalk.org/2026/06/05/e... or wherever you get your podcasts! #Robots #Robotics #Healthcare #Recycling #Surgery
How are robotics & AI transforming diagnostics, rehabilitation, and surgery? 🤖🩺 In the final episode of S6, I chatted to Dr. George Mylonas, Dr. Antonia Tzemanaki, and Prof. Tom Vercauteren live at The Great Exhibition Road Festival. Available wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/robottalkpod
Tom Vercauteren is a Professor of Interventional Image Computing at @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social, where he leads the CAI4CAI research group. His research focuses on medical image computing, machine learning, and imaging for surgery. He is also co-founder and CSO of Hypervision Surgical.
Dr. Antonia Tzemanaki is a Senior Lecturer in Robotics at @bristoluni.bsky.social and a core member of the Bristol Robotics Lab. Tonia leads the Dexterous Manipulation and Wearable Robotics group, which specialises in precision manipulation, hand exoskeletons, haptics, and wearable robotics.
Dr. George Mylonas is an Associate Professor in Robotics and Technology in Cancer at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social and director of the HARMS lab in the the Hamlyn Centre for Robotic Surgery. He is leading research in surgical robotics, soft robotics, and smart data-driven operating theatres.
📢 New Episode Alert! In this live recording at the @exrdfestival.bsky.social, I chatted to Antonia Tzemanaki (@bristoluni.bsky.social), George Mylonas (@imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social), and Tom Vercauteren (@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social) about how robotics and AI are transforming medicine. 🤖 🩺
🎉 Happy International Women in Engineering Day! 🎉 Today I'm celebrating all the amazing women in engineering that I've interviewed on the podcast. Their inspirational research is having a huge impact on the world, from medicine to education. #INWED26 #WomenInSTEM #EngineeringIntelligence
Here's an image of Haptiknit — a wearable soft knitted haptic device that Allison's been working on. Find out more by listening to Episode 161 of Robot Talk - available on all major podcast providers: linktr.ee/robottalkpod #Robots #Robotics #Haptics #Teleoperation #WearableTech
Allison Okamura is a Professor of Engineering at @stanforduniversity.bsky.social. Her academic interests include haptics, teleoperation, virtual reality, medical robotics, soft robotics, rehabilitation, and education. Listen to our chat here: www.robottalk.org/2026/06/19/e... #Robots #Robotics
Here's a photo of Machina Labs' RoboCraftsman in action. Find out more by listening to Episode 160 of Robot Talk - available on all major podcast providers: linktr.ee/robottalkpod #Robots #Robotics #Manufacturing #Automation
Edward Mehr is Co-founder and CEO of Machina Labs, a company integrating AI & robotics into flexible, on-demand production systems. Machina Labs is reshaping how the aerospace, defence and automotive industries approach metal forming and manufacturing. Listen here: www.robottalk.org/2026/06/12/e...
I had such a great time hosting a live recording of Robot Talk at the Great Exhibition Road Festival today! We had a fascinating conversation about #robotics and AI in medicine and healthcare. Watch this space for the episode coming out in a few weeks!
Maria Koskinopoulou is an Assistant Professor in Robotics and Computer Vision at @heriotwattuni.bsky.social. She co-leads the Autonomous Robotic Manipulation & Multi-Agent Systems Lab at Heriot-Watt and @nationalrobotarium.bsky.social. Listen to our chat here: www.robottalk.org/2026/06/05/e...
How are autonomous robots revolutionising home deliveries? 🤖 In the latest episode, I chatted to Ahti Heinla from @starshiprobots.bsky.social about intelligent delivery #robots. Available wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/robottalkpod #Robotics #Autonomy #Transport
✨ New bonus episode! ✨ At #ERF2026 I chatted to some of the exhibitors in the Exhibition Hall to find out more about their robotics technology. Check out our conversations here: www.patreon.com/posts/erf-pa...
✨ New bonus episode! ✨ At #ERF2026 I chatted to organisers and participants of a workshop on how 6G technology can empower future multipurpose robots. Check out our conversations here: www.patreon.com/posts/erf-pa...
✨ New bonus episode! ✨ At #ERF2026 I chatted to attendees about how to strengthen the resilience of Europe's manufacturing supply chains, including those for robotics hardware and software. Check out our conversations here: www.patreon.com/posts/erf-pa...
Earlier this year I had the pleasure of attending #ERF2026 in Norway, and the first batch of interviews is out now! Featuring conversations about supply-chain resilience and 6G connectivity for robotics, plus a sneak peek inside the exhibition hall. 🎧 Check it out: www.patreon.com/posts/robot-...
Here's a photo of a Starship delivery robot driving along a pavement in Milton Keynes - the city where Starship launched their autonomous delivery service 8 years ago. Find out more by listening to Episode 158 of Robot Talk - available on all major podcast providers: linktr.ee/robottalkpod
Ahti Heinla is Co-Founder & CEO of @starshiprobots.bsky.social, the world’s leading autonomous delivery company building AI-powered robots that operate fully independently in real-world environments. Listen to our chat here: www.robottalk.org/2026/05/29/e...
#ICYMI: Last month, I chatted to Prof. Andrew Philippides from the University of Sussex about visual navigation in insects and robots. 🐝 🐜 🤖 Catch up here 🎧 - www.robottalk.org/2026/05/01/e... or wherever you get your podcasts! #Robotics #BioInspired #AI
Can we use generative AI to design better robotic manipulators? 🤖 In the latest episode, I chatted to Prof. Josie Hughes from EPFL about novel designs for #robot grippers. Available wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/robottalkpod
Here's a photo of a robot that Josie has developed, learning how to harvesting raspberries on a 'physical twin' that offers feedback on the force experienced. Find out more by listening to Episode 157 of Robot Talk - available on all major podcast providers: linktr.ee/robottalkpod
Josie Hughes is Assistant Professor at EPFL. Her research focuses on designing robot structures that exploit their physicality and interactions with the environment. This includes robotic hands, soft manipulators, and automation systems. Listen to our chat here: www.robottalk.org/2026/05/22/e...