Earlier this year, I was lucky enough to get a behind the scenes tour of The National Robotarium, a global robotics research institute based at @heriotwattuni.bsky.social in Edinburgh. 🎧 Listen here: www.patreon.com/ClaireAsher/...

Don't forget to send me your questions for Michelle! What have you always wanted to know about robot simulations? #Robots #Robotics

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Got questions about next-generation physics simulations for robots? 🤖 In the new season of Robot Talk, I'll be chatting to Dr. Michelle Lu from Vsim Technology about using simulation and artificial intelligence to teach robots new skills. Send me your questions for Michelle in the comments!

Curious about what we can learn from child development to make smarter robots? 🤖 In the new season, I'll be chatting to Dr. Leticia Mara Berto from @officialuom.bsky.social about self-motivation, learning and decision-making for robots. Send me your questions for Leti in the comments!

Don't forget to send me your questions for Jan! What burning questions do you have about construction robots? #Robots #Robotics #Construction

Robot Talk@robottalkpod.bsky.social · 4w ago

Got questions about reconfigurable robots? 🤖 In the new season of Robot Talk, I'll be chatting to Dr. Jan Petrš from EPFL about novel robot designs for construction and architecture. Send me your questions for Jan in the comments below or on the Robot Talk website: robottalk.org/ask-a-question/

Last week, I hosted a live recording of the podcast at AUV2026. With five amazing panellists, Gwyn Griffiths, Daniel Hook, Emma Curtis, Sara Aldhaheri & Edith-Clare Hall, we explored how progress in marine autonomy resonates with different audiences. The recording will be released later this month!

Got questions about next-generation physics simulations for robots? 🤖 In the new season of Robot Talk, I'll be chatting to Dr. Michelle Lu from Vsim Technology about using simulation and artificial intelligence to teach robots new skills. Send me your questions for Michelle in the comments!

Last chance to send me your questions for Daniela! What would you love to know about mobile robots in the real world? #Robots #Robotics

Robot Talk@robottalkpod.bsky.social · 2w ago

What would you love to know about autonomous robots in industrial environments? 🤖 In the new season, I'll be chatting to Daniela Shchegelskaya from the University of Twente about getting robots to operate reliably in safety-critical environments. Send me your questions for Daniela in the comments!

Don't forget to send me your questions for Kush! What would you love to know about robots in science facilities? #Robots #Robotics

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What would you love to know about mobile robots in high-tech environments? 🤖 Later this season, I'll be chatting to Kushant Patel from @brookhavenlab.bsky.social about robots that work in scientific facilities, such as particle accelerators. Send me your questions for Kush in the comments!

Last chance to send me your questions for Aaron! What have you always wanted to know about assistive robots? #Robots #Robotics

Robot Talk@robottalkpod.bsky.social · 4w ago

Curious about assistive mobile manipulator robots? 🤖 In the new season of Robot Talk, I'll be chatting to Dr. Aaron Edsinger from @hellorobot.bsky.social about their Stretch robots that can help people with mobility issues live more independently. Send me your questions for Aaron in the comments!

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What would you love to know about autonomous robots in industrial environments? 🤖 In the new season, I'll be chatting to Daniela Shchegelskaya from the University of Twente about getting robots to operate reliably in safety-critical environments. Send me your questions for Daniela in the comments!

Got questions about reconfigurable robots? 🤖 In the new season of Robot Talk, I'll be chatting to Dr. Jan Petrš from EPFL about novel robot designs for construction and architecture. Send me your questions for Jan in the comments below or on the Robot Talk website: robottalk.org/ask-a-question/

Curious about assistive mobile manipulator robots? 🤖 In the new season of Robot Talk, I'll be chatting to Dr. Aaron Edsinger from @hellorobot.bsky.social about their Stretch robots that can help people with mobility issues live more independently. Send me your questions for Aaron in the comments!

What would you love to know about mobile robots in high-tech environments? 🤖 Later this season, I'll be chatting to Kushant Patel from @brookhavenlab.bsky.social about robots that work in scientific facilities, such as particle accelerators. Send me your questions for Kush in the comments!

✨ New bonus episode! ✨ At #ERF2026 there were several workshops on sustainability, conservation, and environmental issues. I spoke to some of the presenters and attendees about the latest developments in these fields. Check out our conversations here: www.patreon.com/ClaireAsher/... #Robots

✨ New bonus episode! ✨ At #ERF2026 I chatted to organisers and participants of a workshop on drones for difficult and challenging applications. Check out our conversations here: www.patreon.com/ClaireAsher/... #Robots #Robotics #Drone

Exciting news! I'll be hosting a panel at the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society AUV Symposium exploring how marine autonomy is perceived from different perspectives. 📅 1st September, 6-7pm 📍 Southampton City Art Gallery Find out more: www.auv2026-southampton.com/technicalpro...

📢 Do you have a passion for robotics that you'd like to share with the world? Do you work on, with, or adjacent to robotics? I'm looking for fun and interesting guests for Season 7 of the podcast. 🤖 Think that could be you? Get in touch here: www.robottalk.org/apply-to-be-...

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I'm absolutely thrilled to be featured as one of Million Podcasts' Best Robotics Podcasts again this year — this time making it into the top 3! 🏆 Check out the full list here: www.millionpodcasts.com/robotics-pod...

Robot Talk is taking a break over the summer, so let's take a look back at Season 6! 🧵 In October, I chatted to Prof. Frances Zhu from @coschoolofmines.bsky.social about intelligent robotic systems for space exploration. 🤖 🚀 www.robottalk.org/2025/10/03/e...

#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

I had a fantastic time at @fosgoodwood.bsky.social this weekend, chatting to Isabelle Blanchot from Enchanted Tools and Nick Thompson from OLO Robotics and exploring the amazing exhibits at Future Lab! Watch this space for the videos coming soon! #FOSFutureLab #FOS

#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

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#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

Well, that's a wrap! Season 6 has come to an end and I'm going to be taking a well-deserved break over the summer. But don't worry - Robot Talk will return in September! 🤖 I'll still be posting new bonus content on Patreon, so make sure you join the community: www.patreon.com/ClaireAsher