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Weekly podcast hosted by @claireasher.bsky.social exploring the exciting world of #robotics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous machines. New episode every Friday. https://linktr.ee/robottalkpod

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What happens when we combine living cells with synthetic materials? ๐Ÿค– ๐Ÿงฌ

In the latest episode, I chatted to Dr. Maria Guix (@mariaguix.bsky.social) from @ub.edu about tiny biohybrid #robots.

Available wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/robottalkpod #Robotics #Biology

11.03.2026 16:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A photo of Andy wearing a white shirt with an embroidered pattern.

Curious about #robots inspired by insects? ๐Ÿค–

Later this season, I'll be chatting to Prof. Andrew Philippides from @sussex.ac.uk about what we can learn from ants and bees to improve robot navigation.

Send me your questions for Andy in the comments below!

10.03.2026 16:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Last chance to send me your questions for Simona!

What would you love to know about ocean observation robots?

09.03.2026 16:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Don't forget to send me your questions for Rich!

What burning questions do you have about robot dexterity?

09.03.2026 13:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Prefer to get your podcasts on YouTube?

Check out the Robot Talk channel and subscribe today! ๐Ÿค–

www.youtube.com/@RobotTalk

07.03.2026 12:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A photo of Maria looking happy, wearing a black blouse.

Maria Guix (@mariaguix.bsky.social) is a senior researcher at @ub.edu, where she's developing miniaturised living robots. Her previous research focussed on biocompatible micromotors, magnetic microrobot automation, and functional living robots.

Listen to our chat: www.robottalk.org/2026/03/06/e...

06.03.2026 12:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ข New Episode Alert!

This week, I chatted to Dr. Maria Guix (@mariaguix.bsky.social) from @ub.edu about combining electronics and biology to create robots that are more than the sum of their parts. ๐Ÿค– ๐Ÿงฌ

Listen now: www.robottalk.org/2026/03/06/e... #Robots #Robotics #Biology #Chemistry

06.03.2026 12:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

This is such an important question, thanks Matt! I'll definitely ask Simona about this when we speak.

05.03.2026 15:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks Hasan! I'll ask Ahti these questions when we speak ๐Ÿ˜€

04.03.2026 13:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How can intelligent robots help ease the workload for astronauts on the ISS? ๐Ÿค– ๐Ÿš€

In the latest episode, I chatted to Jamie Palmer from Icarus Robotics about #robot astronauts.

Available wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/robottalkpod

#Robots #Robotics #Space #AI #ISS

04.03.2026 12:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A photo of Ahti looking happy, wearing a yellow jumper and a grey t-shirt.

What would you love to know about autonomous delivery #robots? ๐Ÿค–

Later this season, I'll be chatting to Ahti Heinla from @starshiprobots.bsky.social about their AI-powered delivery robots that operate independently on streets and sidewalks.

Send me your questions for Ahti in the comments below!

04.03.2026 11:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A black and white photo of Simona wearing sunglasses and a dark jumper.

Got questions about #robots for ocean observation? ๐Ÿค–

Later this season, I'll be chatting to Dr. Simona Aracri from the National Research Council of Italy about innovative robot designs for oceanography and environmental monitoring.

Send me your questions for Simona in the comments below!

03.03.2026 18:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Great questions, thanks Hasan! I'll make sure to ask Vikas in our interview.

03.03.2026 13:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Last chance to send me your questions for Vikas!

What have you always wanted to know about robots in construction?

#Robots #Robotics #Construction

03.03.2026 10:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A photo of Claire (Robot Talk Host) wearing headphones, with a microphone in front of her. Text reads: "Join the Robot Talk community!"

Join the Robot Talk community on Patreon to hear brand new episodes before anyone else!

Plus behind-the-scenes updates, exclusive bonus content, merch discounts + more ๐Ÿค–

If you love #robotics and AI but hate the jargon, this is the place for you!

www.patreon.com/ClaireAsher

28.02.2026 12:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A small black robot with two robotic arms at the front and a camera mounted on top.

Here's a photo of one of Icarus Robotics' semi-autonomous teleoperated robots โ€” an important milestone as they build towards fully autonomous systems.

Find out more by listening to Episode 146 of Robot Talk - available on all major podcast providers: linktr.ee/robottalkpod #Robotics

27.02.2026 12:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A photo of Jamie looking happy, wearing a grey jumper and a black t-shirt.

Jamie Palmer is Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Icarus Robotics, a company building a robotic labor force for space. He earned a Master's in Robotics from Columbia University, researching intelligent, dexterous manipulation.

Listen to our chat here: www.robottalk.org/2026/02/27/e...

27.02.2026 12:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ข New Episode Alert!

This week, I chatted to Jamie Palmer from Icarus Robotics about building a robotic labour force to perform routine and risky tasks in orbit. ๐Ÿค– ๐Ÿš€

Listen now: www.robottalk.org/2026/02/27/e... #Robots #Robotics #Space #AI #ISS

27.02.2026 12:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#ICYMI: Last month, I chatted to Mark Gray from Universal Robots about collaborative #robot arms.

Catch up here ๐ŸŽง - www.robottalk.org/2026/01/30/e... or wherever you get your podcasts!

#Robotics #Manufacturing #Automation

26.02.2026 17:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How can robotics and automation improve productivity and sustainability in manufacturing? ๐Ÿค–

In the latest episode, I chatted to Agata Suwala from the Manufacturing Technology Centre about dexterous manufacturing #robots.

Available wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/robottalkpod

25.02.2026 12:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A photo of Rich looking happy, wearing a black t-shirt, with lots of cables in the background.

What would you love to know about dexterous #robot hands? ๐Ÿค–

Later this season, I'll be chatting to Rich Walker from Shadow Robot Company about their advanced robotic hands for research and industry.

Send me your questions for Rich in the comments below!

24.02.2026 12:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
A photo of Vikas looking happy, wearing a grey fleece and a blue t-shirt.

A photo of Vikas looking happy, wearing a grey fleece and a blue t-shirt.

Got questions about house-building robots? ๐Ÿค– ๐Ÿ—๏ธ

Later this season, I'll be chatting to Vikas Enti from Reframe Systems about using robotics and automation to build climate-resilient, high-performance homes.

Send me your questions for Vikas in the comments below!

23.02.2026 16:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
A yellow robot arm with wires visible, next to a board with small screws on it.

A yellow robot arm with wires visible, next to a board with small screws on it.

Here's a photo of FlexSort - a flexible component handling and palletising system designed to automate the sorting and presentation of small batch components.

Find out more by listening to Episode 145 of Robot Talk - available on all major podcast providers: linktr.ee/robottalkpod

20.02.2026 12:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A photo of Agata wearing a red blouse and black blazer.

Agata Suwala is Technology Manager at the Manufacturing Technology Centre. Agata specialises in developing and implementing advanced manufacturing systems, particularly for the aerospace sector.

Listen to our chat here: www.robottalk.org/2026/02/20/e...

20.02.2026 12:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ข New Episode Alert!

This week, I chatted to Agata Suwala from the Manufacturing Technology Centre about leveraging robotics to make manufacturing systems more sustainable. ๐Ÿค–

Listen now: www.robottalk.org/2026/02/20/e... #Robots #Robotics #Aerospace #Automation #Recycling

20.02.2026 12:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Listen to Episode 144 of Robot Talk ๐Ÿค–

Web: www.robottalk.org/2026/02/13/e...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/48GLAgA...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...

Or wherever you get your podcasts!

18.02.2026 12:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It's important that we trust our social robots, but do they also need to trust us? ๐Ÿค–

In the latest episode, I chatted to Dr. Samuele Vinanzi (@samvinanzi.bsky.social) from @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social about social collaboration between humans and #robots.

18.02.2026 12:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A photo of Claire wearing headphones, with a microphone in front of her. Text reads: "Join the Robot Talk community!"

Want a sneak peek behind the scenes at Robot Talk? ๐Ÿค–

I share extra details with members on Patreon, including early announcements of upcoming guests, updates on live events, and my future plans for the podcast: www.patreon.com/collection/7...

14.02.2026 14:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#ICYMI: Last month, I chatted to Dr. Amir Patel from @ucl.ac.uk about bio-inspired #robot movement.

Catch up here ๐ŸŽง - www.robottalk.org/2026/01/16/e... or wherever you get your podcasts!

#Robots #Robotics #BioInspired #Environment #Wildlife

14.02.2026 10:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Check out Samuele's book, "In Robots We Trust" published by Oxford University Press, to find out more about artificial trust www.amazon.co.uk/Robots-We-Tr...

13.02.2026 12:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0