Episode 140 – Robot balance and agility
Claire chatted to Amir Patel from University College London about designing robots with the agility and manoeuvrability of a cheetah.
Next month, I’ll be hosting a special live episode of the podcast at the Festival of Tomorrow in Swindon. Recording in front of a live audience in the Hawking Building at the Science Museum Group’s Science and Innovation Park, and streaming online, the event will explore how intelligent robots may help us in our daily lives.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now:
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‘Hey, Robot’ — The Future of Home Assistant Robots
Robots are no-longer restricted to factories and warehouses – they’re now starting to move into public spaces and even our homes. How will these intelligent robots help us in our daily lives? Can we trust them to act safely and responsibly in our homes? What are the technical challenges for robots operating in cluttered human environments long-term?
In this special live episode of the Robot Talk podcast, join our expert panel as we discuss these and other questions you might have about the future of robots in the home.
This event is recommended for adults and older teens.
Let’s Meet the Panellists
Dr Patrick Holthaus
is a Reader in Interactive Assistive Technology at the University of Hertfordshire, interested in assistive and social robotics. As manager of the Robot House, a unique facility for human-robot interaction, he brings together real-world applications and fundamental robotics research. His research involving the Kaspar robot has a direct impact on the life and learning of children with autism and learning difficulties.
Dr Nicole Salomons
is a Lecturer at Imperial College London. Her research focuses on developing robots that shape human interactions in complex and dynamic environments throughout day-to-day tasks. She has worked on robots to teach groups of adults, motivate people to exercise in their homes, and tutor children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Dr Gerard Canal
is a Lecturer in Autonomous Systems at King’s College London. His research interests include human-robot Interaction, assistive robotics, social robotics, and robot behavior personalisation based on preferences. He has worked on robots to assist people with disabilities with daily activities, such as dressing and eating, and has participated in research projects on trust and explainability in robotics.
Dr Carolina Fuentes Toro
is a Lecturer in Human-Computer Interaction and Human-Robot Interaction at the University of Cardiff. Her research focuses on human-robot interaction, Internet of Things (IoT), and socially responsible design of emerging technologies. She is particularly interested in understanding the impact of technology through a user-centred research focus in different contexts, e.g. healthcare, domestic environments, factory domains, and the global south.
Add a specially curated tour of the Hawking Building collection to your evening, for an exclusive chance to discover game-changing objects from history in their new home at the Science and Innovation Park. Led by an expert tour guide through this expansive facility, you’ll encounter amazing objects each with a story to tell – with a special focus on those linked to tonight’s topic of robots.
Places are limited and must be pre-booked – don’t miss out, secure your slot today.
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