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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π’ New Episode Alert!
This week, I chatted to Dr. Elmira Yadollahi from @lancasteruni.bsky.social about how children interact with and relate to robots. π€
Listen now: www.robottalk.org/2026/02/06/e... #Robots #Robotics #AI #Education
This week, I chatted to Dr. Elmira Yadollahi from @lancasteruni.bsky.social about how children interact with and relate to robots. π€
Listen now: www.robottalk.org/2026/02/06/e... #Robots #Robotics #AI #Education
Tonight's event is sold out for in person tickets, but you can still watch the livestream by registering here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hey-robot-...
There's only a few tickets left to join the audience for a special live recording of Robot Talk at the @festivaloftomorrow.bsky.social next week!
If you're in the Swindon area, why not join us on Tuesday evening for a discussion about home assistant robots? π€ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hey-robot-...
If you're in the Swindon area, why not join us on Tuesday evening for a discussion about home assistant robots? π€ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hey-robot-...
February 10, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Tonight's event is sold out for in person tickets, but you can still watch the livestream by registering here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hey-robot-...
There's only a few tickets left to join the audience for a special live recording of Robot Talk at the @festivaloftomorrow.bsky.social next week!
If you're in the Swindon area, why not join us on Tuesday evening for a discussion about home assistant robots? π€ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hey-robot-...
If you're in the Swindon area, why not join us on Tuesday evening for a discussion about home assistant robots? π€ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hey-robot-...
February 7, 2026 at 3:53 PM
There's only a few tickets left to join the audience for a special live recording of Robot Talk at the @festivaloftomorrow.bsky.social next week!
If you're in the Swindon area, why not join us on Tuesday evening for a discussion about home assistant robots? π€ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hey-robot-...
If you're in the Swindon area, why not join us on Tuesday evening for a discussion about home assistant robots? π€ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hey-robot-...
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February 7, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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Here's a photo of a QT social humanoid robot, which Elmira is currently using in her research with children.
Find out more by listening to Episode 143 of Robot Talk - available on all major podcast providers: linktr.ee/robottalkpod #Robots #Robotics #AI #Education #HRI
Find out more by listening to Episode 143 of Robot Talk - available on all major podcast providers: linktr.ee/robottalkpod #Robots #Robotics #AI #Education #HRI
February 6, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Here's a photo of a QT social humanoid robot, which Elmira is currently using in her research with children.
Find out more by listening to Episode 143 of Robot Talk - available on all major podcast providers: linktr.ee/robottalkpod #Robots #Robotics #AI #Education #HRI
Find out more by listening to Episode 143 of Robot Talk - available on all major podcast providers: linktr.ee/robottalkpod #Robots #Robotics #AI #Education #HRI
Elmira Yadollahi is an Assistant Professor at @lancasteruni.bsky.social. Her expertise is in childβrobot interaction, with a focus on expectation management, trust, and AI literacy.
Listen to our chat here: www.robottalk.org/2026/02/06/e... #Robots #Robotics #AI #Education
Listen to our chat here: www.robottalk.org/2026/02/06/e... #Robots #Robotics #AI #Education
February 6, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Elmira Yadollahi is an Assistant Professor at @lancasteruni.bsky.social. Her expertise is in childβrobot interaction, with a focus on expectation management, trust, and AI literacy.
Listen to our chat here: www.robottalk.org/2026/02/06/e... #Robots #Robotics #AI #Education
Listen to our chat here: www.robottalk.org/2026/02/06/e... #Robots #Robotics #AI #Education
π’ New Episode Alert!
This week, I chatted to Dr. Elmira Yadollahi from @lancasteruni.bsky.social about how children interact with and relate to robots. π€
Listen now: www.robottalk.org/2026/02/06/e... #Robots #Robotics #AI #Education
This week, I chatted to Dr. Elmira Yadollahi from @lancasteruni.bsky.social about how children interact with and relate to robots. π€
Listen now: www.robottalk.org/2026/02/06/e... #Robots #Robotics #AI #Education
February 6, 2026 at 12:22 PM
π’ New Episode Alert!
This week, I chatted to Dr. Elmira Yadollahi from @lancasteruni.bsky.social about how children interact with and relate to robots. π€
Listen now: www.robottalk.org/2026/02/06/e... #Robots #Robotics #AI #Education
This week, I chatted to Dr. Elmira Yadollahi from @lancasteruni.bsky.social about how children interact with and relate to robots. π€
Listen now: www.robottalk.org/2026/02/06/e... #Robots #Robotics #AI #Education
How are collaborative robots changing manufacturing in the UK? π€
In the latest episode, I chatted to Mark Gray from Universal Robots about #cobots.
Available wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/robottalkpod
#Robotics #Manufacturing #Automation
In the latest episode, I chatted to Mark Gray from Universal Robots about #cobots.
Available wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/robottalkpod
#Robotics #Manufacturing #Automation
February 4, 2026 at 1:09 PM
How are collaborative robots changing manufacturing in the UK? π€
In the latest episode, I chatted to Mark Gray from Universal Robots about #cobots.
Available wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/robottalkpod
#Robotics #Manufacturing #Automation
In the latest episode, I chatted to Mark Gray from Universal Robots about #cobots.
Available wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/robottalkpod
#Robotics #Manufacturing #Automation
Curious about #robot data privacy and cyber security? π€
Later this season, I'll be chatting to Krystal Mattich from Brain Corp about trustworthy autonomous robots for public spaces.
Send me your questions for Krystal in the comments below or on the Robot Talk website: robottalk.org/ask-a-question/
Later this season, I'll be chatting to Krystal Mattich from Brain Corp about trustworthy autonomous robots for public spaces.
Send me your questions for Krystal in the comments below or on the Robot Talk website: robottalk.org/ask-a-question/
February 3, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Curious about #robot data privacy and cyber security? π€
Later this season, I'll be chatting to Krystal Mattich from Brain Corp about trustworthy autonomous robots for public spaces.
Send me your questions for Krystal in the comments below or on the Robot Talk website: robottalk.org/ask-a-question/
Later this season, I'll be chatting to Krystal Mattich from Brain Corp about trustworthy autonomous robots for public spaces.
Send me your questions for Krystal in the comments below or on the Robot Talk website: robottalk.org/ask-a-question/
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We've teamed up the @sciencemuseum.org.uk Science and Innovation Park to host series of special evening events exploring topics from the Moon and lab-grown meat, to robots in your home and Eurovision's surprising role in TV innovation.
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Book your ticket
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January 26, 2026 at 5:50 PM
We've teamed up the @sciencemuseum.org.uk Science and Innovation Park to host series of special evening events exploring topics from the Moon and lab-grown meat, to robots in your home and Eurovision's surprising role in TV innovation.
Book your ticket
www.eventbrite.com/cc/hawking-s...
Book your ticket
www.eventbrite.com/cc/hawking-s...
Don't forget to send me your questions for Agata!
What have you always wanted to know about robots in manufacturing?
#Robots #Robotics
What have you always wanted to know about robots in manufacturing?
#Robots #Robotics
What would you love to know about dexterous manufacturing #robots? π€
Later this season, I'll be chatting to Agata Suwala from the Manufacturing Technology Centre about leveraging robotics to create sustainable manufacturing systems.
Send me your questions for Agata in the comments!
Later this season, I'll be chatting to Agata Suwala from the Manufacturing Technology Centre about leveraging robotics to create sustainable manufacturing systems.
Send me your questions for Agata in the comments!
February 2, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Last chance to send me your questions for Maria!
What burning questions do you have about microrobotics?
#Robots #Robotics #Microbot
What burning questions do you have about microrobotics?
#Robots #Robotics #Microbot
Curious about miniaturised living #robots? π€
Later this season, I'll be chatting to Dr. Maria Guix (@mariaguix.bsky.social) from @ub.edu about combining electronics and biology to create tiny 'biohybrid' robots.
Send me your questions for Maria in the comments!
Later this season, I'll be chatting to Dr. Maria Guix (@mariaguix.bsky.social) from @ub.edu about combining electronics and biology to create tiny 'biohybrid' robots.
Send me your questions for Maria in the comments!
February 2, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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 legged #robots, embodied #AI, soft #robotics, robotics careers, and more! www.patreon.com/collection/6...
There are panel discussions and clip compilations on legged #robots, embodied #AI, soft #robotics, robotics careers, and more! www.patreon.com/collection/6...
Bonus episodes | Collection from Claire Asher | 26 posts
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February 1, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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 legged #robots, embodied #AI, soft #robotics, robotics careers, and more! www.patreon.com/collection/6...
There are panel discussions and clip compilations on legged #robots, embodied #AI, soft #robotics, robotics careers, and more! www.patreon.com/collection/6...
Here's a photo of a Universal Robots Cobot in action.
Find out more by listening to Episode 142 of Robot Talk - available on all major podcast providers: linktr.ee/robottalkpod #Manufacturing #HRI #AI
Find out more by listening to Episode 142 of Robot Talk - available on all major podcast providers: linktr.ee/robottalkpod #Manufacturing #HRI #AI
January 30, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Here's a photo of a Universal Robots Cobot in action.
Find out more by listening to Episode 142 of Robot Talk - available on all major podcast providers: linktr.ee/robottalkpod #Manufacturing #HRI #AI
Find out more by listening to Episode 142 of Robot Talk - available on all major podcast providers: linktr.ee/robottalkpod #Manufacturing #HRI #AI
Mark Gray is UK & Ireland manager at Universal Robots. As country manager, he was the first person to work for Universal Robots in the UK and has carried out projects with many research institutes.
Listen to our chat here: www.robottalk.org/2026/01/30/e... #Robots #Robotics
Listen to our chat here: www.robottalk.org/2026/01/30/e... #Robots #Robotics
January 30, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Mark Gray is UK & Ireland manager at Universal Robots. As country manager, he was the first person to work for Universal Robots in the UK and has carried out projects with many research institutes.
Listen to our chat here: www.robottalk.org/2026/01/30/e... #Robots #Robotics
Listen to our chat here: www.robottalk.org/2026/01/30/e... #Robots #Robotics
π’ New Episode Alert!
This week, I chatted to Mark Gray from Universal Robots about their lightweight robotic arms that work alongside humans. π€
Listen now: www.robottalk.org/2026/01/30/e... #Robots #Robotics #Manufacturing #Automation #AI
This week, I chatted to Mark Gray from Universal Robots about their lightweight robotic arms that work alongside humans. π€
Listen now: www.robottalk.org/2026/01/30/e... #Robots #Robotics #Manufacturing #Automation #AI
January 30, 2026 at 12:03 PM
π’ New Episode Alert!
This week, I chatted to Mark Gray from Universal Robots about their lightweight robotic arms that work alongside humans. π€
Listen now: www.robottalk.org/2026/01/30/e... #Robots #Robotics #Manufacturing #Automation #AI
This week, I chatted to Mark Gray from Universal Robots about their lightweight robotic arms that work alongside humans. π€
Listen now: www.robottalk.org/2026/01/30/e... #Robots #Robotics #Manufacturing #Automation #AI
Will Kinghorn (Made Smarter UK), Dr. Amy LaViers (The Robotics, Automation, and Dance Lab), Prof. Chad Jenkins (University of Michigan), Dr. Christine Evers (@unisouthampton.bsky.social) and Jamie Palmer (Icarus Robotics). (2/2)
January 29, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Will Kinghorn (Made Smarter UK), Dr. Amy LaViers (The Robotics, Automation, and Dance Lab), Prof. Chad Jenkins (University of Michigan), Dr. Christine Evers (@unisouthampton.bsky.social) and Jamie Palmer (Icarus Robotics). (2/2)
Featuring: Dr. @catherinemenon.bsky.social (@herts.ac.uk), Dr. @patrickmeier.bsky.social (Climate Robotics Network), Josie Gotz (Manufacturing Technology Centre), Benjamin Mottis (ANYbotics), Jeremy Hadall (Satellite Applications Catapult), Miranda Lowther (@bristoluni.bsky.social) (1/2)
January 29, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Featuring: Dr. @catherinemenon.bsky.social (@herts.ac.uk), Dr. @patrickmeier.bsky.social (Climate Robotics Network), Josie Gotz (Manufacturing Technology Centre), Benjamin Mottis (ANYbotics), Jeremy Hadall (Satellite Applications Catapult), Miranda Lowther (@bristoluni.bsky.social) (1/2)
β¨ New bonus episode! β¨
I asked roboticists what is well known in their field of robotics, but outsiders find surprising. Their answers touch on technical challenges, societal impact, and even students' expectations.
π§ Listen here: www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-... #Robots #Robotics
I asked roboticists what is well known in their field of robotics, but outsiders find surprising. Their answers touch on technical challenges, societal impact, and even students' expectations.
π§ Listen here: www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-... #Robots #Robotics
Bonus Episode 6.04: Surprising truths | Claire Asher
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January 29, 2026 at 10:04 AM
β¨ New bonus episode! β¨
I asked roboticists what is well known in their field of robotics, but outsiders find surprising. Their answers touch on technical challenges, societal impact, and even students' expectations.
π§ Listen here: www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-... #Robots #Robotics
I asked roboticists what is well known in their field of robotics, but outsiders find surprising. Their answers touch on technical challenges, societal impact, and even students' expectations.
π§ Listen here: www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-... #Robots #Robotics
How can we design robot swarms that people will accept and trust? π€
In the latest episode, I chatted to Dr. Razanne Abu-Aisheh from @bristoluni.bsky.social about humans collaborating with multi-robot teams.
Available wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/robottalkpod #Robotics
In the latest episode, I chatted to Dr. Razanne Abu-Aisheh from @bristoluni.bsky.social about humans collaborating with multi-robot teams.
Available wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/robottalkpod #Robotics
January 28, 2026 at 1:28 PM
How can we design robot swarms that people will accept and trust? π€
In the latest episode, I chatted to Dr. Razanne Abu-Aisheh from @bristoluni.bsky.social about humans collaborating with multi-robot teams.
Available wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/robottalkpod #Robotics
In the latest episode, I chatted to Dr. Razanne Abu-Aisheh from @bristoluni.bsky.social about humans collaborating with multi-robot teams.
Available wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/robottalkpod #Robotics
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January 24, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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#ICYMI: Last month, I chatted to Prof. Stefano Mintchev from @ethz.ch about environmental robotics.
Catch up here π§ - www.robottalk.org/2025/12/19/e... or wherever you get your podcasts!
#Robots #Robotics #Environment #UAV
Catch up here π§ - www.robottalk.org/2025/12/19/e... or wherever you get your podcasts!
#Robots #Robotics #Environment #UAV
January 24, 2026 at 12:08 PM
#ICYMI: Last month, I chatted to Prof. Stefano Mintchev from @ethz.ch about environmental robotics.
Catch up here π§ - www.robottalk.org/2025/12/19/e... or wherever you get your podcasts!
#Robots #Robotics #Environment #UAV
Catch up here π§ - www.robottalk.org/2025/12/19/e... or wherever you get your podcasts!
#Robots #Robotics #Environment #UAV
Here's a photo of a swarm of DOTS robots that can carry items around for logistics applications, such as a robot cloakroom.
Find out more by listening to Episode 141 of Robot Talk - available on all major podcast providers: linktr.ee/robottalkpod #Robots #Robotics #HRI
Find out more by listening to Episode 141 of Robot Talk - available on all major podcast providers: linktr.ee/robottalkpod #Robots #Robotics #HRI
January 23, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Here's a photo of a swarm of DOTS robots that can carry items around for logistics applications, such as a robot cloakroom.
Find out more by listening to Episode 141 of Robot Talk - available on all major podcast providers: linktr.ee/robottalkpod #Robots #Robotics #HRI
Find out more by listening to Episode 141 of Robot Talk - available on all major podcast providers: linktr.ee/robottalkpod #Robots #Robotics #HRI
Razanne Abu-Aisheh is a Senior Research Associate at @bristoluni.bsky.social. Her work explores how people interact with robot swarms, with a focus on how collective robot behaviours influence human perception.
Listen to our chat here: www.robottalk.org/2026/01/23/e...
Listen to our chat here: www.robottalk.org/2026/01/23/e...
January 23, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Razanne Abu-Aisheh is a Senior Research Associate at @bristoluni.bsky.social. Her work explores how people interact with robot swarms, with a focus on how collective robot behaviours influence human perception.
Listen to our chat here: www.robottalk.org/2026/01/23/e...
Listen to our chat here: www.robottalk.org/2026/01/23/e...
π’ New Episode Alert!
This week, I chatted to Dr. Razanne Abu-Aisheh from @bristoluni.bsky.social about how people feel about interacting with robot swarms. π€
Listen now: www.robottalk.org/2026/01/23/e... #Robots #Robotics #HRI
This week, I chatted to Dr. Razanne Abu-Aisheh from @bristoluni.bsky.social about how people feel about interacting with robot swarms. π€
Listen now: www.robottalk.org/2026/01/23/e... #Robots #Robotics #HRI
January 23, 2026 at 12:07 PM
π’ New Episode Alert!
This week, I chatted to Dr. Razanne Abu-Aisheh from @bristoluni.bsky.social about how people feel about interacting with robot swarms. π€
Listen now: www.robottalk.org/2026/01/23/e... #Robots #Robotics #HRI
This week, I chatted to Dr. Razanne Abu-Aisheh from @bristoluni.bsky.social about how people feel about interacting with robot swarms. π€
Listen now: www.robottalk.org/2026/01/23/e... #Robots #Robotics #HRI
Roboticists at EPFL have developed a robotic hand that can detach from its arm, move independently, pick up objects, and then reattach itself. Its symmetrical design allows it to grasp objects from any direction and form flexible finger pairings. π€ interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/... #Robots
Video: Engineers develop a robotic hand that can detach, crawl, and reattach
Swiss researchers built a detachable robotic hand that crawls, collects multiple objects, and reattaches, using symmetry to boost robotic dexterity and efficiency.
interestingengineering.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Roboticists at EPFL have developed a robotic hand that can detach from its arm, move independently, pick up objects, and then reattach itself. Its symmetrical design allows it to grasp objects from any direction and form flexible finger pairings. π€ interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/... #Robots