Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.5.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Robot Talk The podcast exploring the exciting world of robotics, artificial intelligence and autonomous machines. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.robottalk.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Episode 150 - House building robots](https://www.robottalk.org/2026/03/27/episode-150-vikas-enti/) - Claire chatted to Vikas Enti from Reframe Systems about using robotics and automation to build climate-resilient, high-performance homes. - [Episode 149 - Robot safety and security](https://www.robottalk.org/2026/03/20/episode-149-krystal-mattich/) - Claire chatted to Krystal Mattich from Brain Corp about trustworthy autonomous robots in public spaces. - [Episode 148 - Ethical robot behaviour](https://www.robottalk.org/2026/03/13/episode-148-alan-winfield/) - Claire chatted to Alan Winfield from the University of the West of England about developing new standards for ethics and transparency in robotics. - [Episode 147 - Miniature living robots](https://www.robottalk.org/2026/03/06/episode-147-maria-guix/) - Claire chatted to Maria Guix from the University of Barcelona about combining electronics and biology to create robots that are more than the sum of their parts. - [Episode 146 - Embodied AI on the ISS](https://www.robottalk.org/2026/02/27/episode-146-jamie-palmer/) - Claire chatted to Jamie Palmer from Icarus Robotics about building a robotic labour force to perform routine and risky tasks in orbit. - [Episode 145 - Robotics and automation in manufacturing](https://www.robottalk.org/2026/02/20/episode-145-agata-suwala/) - Claire chatted to Agata Suwala from the Manufacturing Technology Centre about leveraging robotics to make manufacturing systems more sustainable. - [Episode 144 - Robot trust in humans](https://www.robottalk.org/2026/02/13/episode-144-samuele-vinanzi/) - Claire chatted to Samuele Vinanzi from Sheffield Hallam University about how robots can tell whether to trust or distrust people. - [Episode 143 - Robots for children](https://www.robottalk.org/2026/02/06/episode-143-elmira-yadollahi/) - Claire chatted to Elmira Yadollahi from Lancaster University about how children interact with and relate to robots. - [Robot Talk @ Festival of Tomorrow](https://www.robottalk.org/2026/01/18/robot-talk-festival-of-tomorrow/) - Next month, I'll be hosting a special live episode of the podcast at the Festival of Tomorrow in Swindon. - [Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science!](https://www.robottalk.org/2026/02/11/happy-international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science/) - This International Day of Women and Girls in Science I'm celebrating all the amazing women in robotics that I've had the pleasure of chatting to on Robot Talk. - [Episode 142 - Collaborative robot arms](https://www.robottalk.org/2026/01/30/episode-142-mark-gray/) - Claire chatted to Mark Gray from Universal Robots about their lightweight robotic arms that work alongside humans. - [Episode 141 - Our relationship with robot swarms](https://www.robottalk.org/2026/01/23/episode-141-razanne-abu-aisheh/) - Claire chatted to Razanne Abu-Aisheh from the University of Bristol about how people feel about interacting with robot swarms. - [Episode 140 - Robot balance and agility](https://www.robottalk.org/2026/01/16/episode-140-amir-patel/) - Claire chatted to Amir Patel from University College London about designing robots with the agility and manoeuvrability of a cheetah. - [Episode 139 - Advanced robot hearing](https://www.robottalk.org/2026/01/09/episode-139-christine-evers/) - Claire chatted to Christine Evers from the University of Southampton about helping robots understand the world around them through sound. - [Happy holidays!](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/12/22/happy-holidays/) - I’m taking a break for the holidays, but Robot Talk will be back on the 9th January. - [Episode 138 - Robots in the environment](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/12/19/episode-138-stefano-mintchev/) - Claire chatted to Stefano Mintchev from ETH Zürich about robots to explore and monitor the natural environment. - [Episode 137 - Getting two-legged robots moving](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/12/12/episode-137-oluwami-dosunmu-ogunbi/) - Claire chatted to Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi from Ohio Northern University about bipedal robots that can walk and even climb stairs. - [Episode 136 - Making driverless vehicles smarter](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/12/05/episode-136-shimon-whiteson/) - Claire chatted to Shimon Whiteson from the University of Oxford and Waymo about machine learning for autonomous vehicles. - [Episode 135 - Robot anatomy and design](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/11/28/episode-135-chapa-sirithunge/) - Claire chatted to Chapa Sirithunge from the University of Cambridge about what robots can teach us about human anatomy, and vice versa. - [Episode 134 - Robotics as a hobby](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/11/21/episode-134-kevin-mcaleer/) - Claire chatted to Kevin McAleer from kevsrobots about how to get started building robots at home. - [Episode 133 - Creating sociable robot collaborators](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/11/14/episode-133-heather-knight/) - Claire chatted to Heather Knight from Oregon State University about applying methods from the performing arts to robotics. - [Episode 132 - Collaborating with industrial robots](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/11/07/episode-132-anthony-jules/) - Claire chatted to Anthony Jules from Robust.AI about their AI-driven autonomous robots that work alongside humans. - [Episode 131 - Empowering game-changing robotics research](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/10/31/episode-131-edith-clare-hall/) - Claire chatted to Edith-Clare Hall from ARIA about accelerating scientific and technological breakthroughs. - [Episode 84 - Art and robotics](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/05/10/episode-84-steve-benford/) - Claire chatted to Steve Benford from the University of Nottingham about art, dance, and cat-sitting robots. - [Episode 95 - Helping companies grow with robotics](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/10/25/episode-95-jonathan-walker/) - Claire chatted to Jonathan Walker from Innovate UK about translating robotics research into the commercial sector. - [Episode 116 - Evolved behaviour for robot teams](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/04/04/episode-116-tanja-katharina-kaiser/) - Claire chatted to Tanja Katharina Kaiser from the University of Technology Nuremberg about how applying evolutionary principles can help robot teams make better decisions. - [Launching the Robot Talk shop](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/11/06/launching-the-robot-talk-shop/) - I'm thrilled to officially launch the Robot Talk shop, where you can get your hands on some awesome Robot Talk merch. - [Episode 130 - Robots learning from humans](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/10/24/episode-130-chad-jenkins/) - Claire chatted to Chad Jenkins from the University of Michigan about how robots can learn from people and assist us in our daily lives. - [Episode 129 - Automating museum experiments](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/10/17/episode-129-yuen-ting-chan/) - Claire chatted to Yuen Ting Chan from the Natural History Museum about using robots to automate molecular biology experiments. - [Episode 98 - Robotic chemists to discover new materials](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/11/15/episode-98-gabriella-pizzuto/) - Claire chatted to Gabriella Pizzuto from the University of Liverpool about machine learning for intelligent robotic manipulators in chemistry labs. - [Episode 127 - Robots exploring other planets](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/10/03/episode-127-frances-zhu/) - Claire chatted to Frances Zhu from the Colorado School of Mines about intelligent robotic systems for space exploration. - [Episode 128 - Making microrobots move](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/10/10/episode-128-ali-k-hoshiar/) - Claire chatted to Ali K. Hoshiar from the University of Essex about how microrobots move and work together. - [Episode 120 - Evolving robots to explore other planets](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/05/09/episode-120-emma-hart/) - Claire chatted to Emma Hart from Edinburgh Napier University about algorithms that 'evolve' better robot designs and control systems. - [Episode 101 - Microscopic surgical robots](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/12/06/episode-101-christos-bergeles/) - Claire chatted to Christos Bergeles from King's College London about micro-surgical robots to deliver therapies deep inside the body. - [Episode 89 - Medicinal microrobots](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/06/14/episode-89-simone-schuerle/) - Claire chatted to Simone Schuerle from ETH Zürich about microrobots, medicine and science. - [Robot Talk reaches a new milestone!](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/10/02/robot-talk-reaches-a-new-milestone/) - On the cusp of launching Season 6, Robot Talk has reached an exciting milestone: 50,000 downloads! - [Embodying Intelligence - Robot Talk @ Poland 2.0 Summit](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/09/29/embodying-intelligence-robot-talk-poland-2-0-summit/) - I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be hosting a panel discussion on humanoid robotics at the Poland 2.0 Summit in Amsterdam next month! - [Season 6 coming soon!](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/09/17/season-6-coming-soon/) - After a wonderful summer break, I'm excited to announce that Robot Talk will soon be returning for Season 6. Make sure you'll be notified about new episodes: Subscribe to Robot Talk on your favourite podcast provider Sign up to the email newsletter Join the Robot Talk community on Patreon I can't wait to share the - [Robot Talk @ the Smart City Robotics Competition](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/09/09/robot-talk-at-the-smart-city-robotics-competition/) - I'm excited to announce that I'll be attending the Smart City Robotics Competition in Milton Keynes in a few weeks time, where I'll be chatting to competitors, exhibitors, and attendees about the latest innovations in robotics. Participants will compete in different challenges, including social interactions in a coffee shop or as a home assistant; mobile - [Episode 26 – Séverin Lemaignan](https://www.robottalk.org/2022/11/18/episode-26-severin-lemaignan/) - Claire chatted to Séverin Lemaignan from PAL Robotics all about social robots, behaviour, and robot-assisted human-human interactions. - [Episode 85 - Drone vision and navigation](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/05/17/episode-85-margarita-chli/) - Claire chatted to Margarita Chli from the University of Cyprus about vision, navigation, and small aerial drones. - [Episode 126 - Why are we building humanoid robots?](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/06/20/episode-126-why-are-we-building-humanoid-robots/) - In this special live recording as part of the Great Exhibition Road Festival, Claire chatted to Ben Russell (Science Museum), Maryam Banitalebi Dehkordi (University of Hertfordshire) and Petar Kormushev (Imperial College London) about humanoid robotics. - [Robot Talk @ the London Youth Robotics Conference](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/06/10/robot-talk-the-london-youth-robotics-conference/) - Next week, I'll be recording a special episode of the podcast about careers in robotics, live at the London Youth Robotics Conference. I'll be releasing the recording as a bonus episode on Patreon later this year Let's meet the panellists: Dr. Amir Patel Amir is a robotics researcher with over 16 years of experience in - [Summer break](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/06/21/summer-break/) - Season 5 has come to an end and I'm taking a well-deserved break over the summer, but Robot Talk will be returning for a new season in September. - [Episode 90 - Robotically Augmented People](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/06/21/episode-90-robotically-augmented-people/) - In this special live recording at the Victoria and Albert Museum, Claire chatted to Milia Helena Hasbani, Benjamin Metcalfe and Dani Clode about robotic prosthetics and human augmentation. - [Episode 125 - Chatting with robots](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/06/13/episode-125-gabriel-skantze/) - Claire chatted to Gabriel Skantze from KTH Royal Institute of Technology about having natural face-to-face conversations with robots. - [Episode 124 - Robots in the performing arts](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/06/06/episode-124-amy-laviers/) - Claire chatted to Amy LaViers from the Robotics, Automation, and Dance Lab about the creative relationship between humans and machines. - [Episode 123 - Standardising robot programming](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/05/30/episode-123-nick-thompson/) - Claire chatted to Nick Thompson from BOW about software that makes robots easier to program. - [Robot Talk featured as top robotics podcast](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/05/29/robot-talk-featured-as-top-robotics-podcast/) - Robot Talk has been featured as one of Feedspot's Top Robotics Podcasts in the UK. - [Episode 122 - Bio-inspired flying robots](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/05/23/episode-122-jane-pauline-ramos-ramirez/) - Claire chatted to Jane Pauline Ramos Ramirez from Delft University of Technology about drones that can move on land and in the air. - [Episode 121 - Adaptable robots for the home](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/05/16/episode-121-lerrel-pinto/) - Claire chatted to Lerrel Pinto from New York University about using machine learning to train robots to adapt to new environments. - [Episode 119 - Robotics for small manufacturers](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/05/02/episode-119-will-kinghorn/) - Claire chatted to Will Kinghorn from Made Smarter about how to increase adoption of new tech by small manufacturers. - [Episode 118 - Soft robotics and electronic skin](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/04/25/episode-118-miranda-lowther/) - Claire chatted to Miranda Lowther from the University of Bristol about soft, sensitive electronic skin for prosthetic limbs. - [Robot Talk Live @ The Great Exhibition Road Festival](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/04/14/robot-talk-live-the-great-exhibition-road-festival-2/) - I'm very excited to announce that Robot Talk will be returning to The Great Exhibition Road Festival this June for another live episode. - [Episode 117 - Robots in orbit](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/04/11/episode-117-jeremy-hadall/) - Claire chatted to Jeremy Hadall from the Satellite Applications Catapult about robotic systems for in-orbit servicing, assembly and manufacturing. - [Episode 115 - Robot dogs working in industry](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/03/28/episode-115-benjamin-mottis/) - Claire chatted to Benjamin Mottis from ANYbotics about deploying their four-legged ANYmal robot in a variety of industries. - [Episode 71 - Assistive robots inspired by biology](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/02/02/episode-71-virginia-ruiz-garate/) - Claire chatted to Virginia Ruiz Garate from Mondragon University all about assistive robotics, mobility, and bio-inspired control. - [Episode 65 - Robotic arms for healthcare](https://www.robottalk.org/2023/12/08/episode-65-katarzyna-szopinska/) - Claire chatted to Katarzyna Szopinska from KUKA all about all about software and hardware for medical robotics. - [Episode 55 - Adaptable robots inspired by nature](https://www.robottalk.org/2023/09/29/episode-55-sara-adela-abad-guaman/) - Claire chatted to Dr. Sara Adela Abad Guaman from University College London about adaptable robots inspired by nature. - [Episode 56 - Intelligent warehouse robots](https://www.robottalk.org/2023/10/06/episode-56-guillaume-doisy/) - Claire chatted to Guillaume Doisy from Dexory all about autonomous warehouse robots, mobile robotics, and software. - [Episode 57 - The ethics of new technology](https://www.robottalk.org/2023/10/13/episode-57-kate-devlin/) - Claire chatted to Kate Devlin from King's College London about the social and ethical implications of new robotics and AI technology. - [Episode 58 - Dexterous robotic hands](https://www.robottalk.org/2023/10/20/episode-58-lorenzo-jamone/) - Claire chatted to Lorenzo Jamone from Queen Mary University of London all about robotic hands, dexterity, and the sense of touch. - [Episode 59 - Robots at sea](https://www.robottalk.org/2023/10/27/episode-59-ffion-llewellyn/) - Claire chatted to Ffion Llewellyn from Oshen about sea-faring robots and ocean sensing. - [Episode 60 - Making robots look human](https://www.robottalk.org/2023/11/03/episode-60-carl-strathearn/) - Claire chatted to Carl Strathearn from Edinburgh Napier University about humanoid robots, realistic robot faces, and speech. - [Episode 61 - Culturally sensitive robots](https://www.robottalk.org/2023/11/10/episode-61-masoumeh-mansouri/) - Claire chatted to Masoumeh Mansouri from the University of Birmingham about culturally sensitive robots and planning in complex environments. - [Episode 62 - Making robots at home](https://www.robottalk.org/2023/11/17/episode-62-jorvon-moss/) - Claire chatted to Jorvon (Odd-Jayy) Moss from Digikey about making robots at home, and robot design and aesthetics. - [Episode 63 - Working effectively with robots](https://www.robottalk.org/2023/11/24/episode-63-ayse-kucukyilmaz/) - Claire chatted to Ayse Kucukyilmaz from the University of Nottingham about collaboration, conflict and failure in human-robot interactions. - [Episode 64 - Robots for nuclear decommissioning](https://www.robottalk.org/2023/12/01/episode-64-rav-chunilal/) - Claire chatted to Rav Chunilal from Sellafield about robotics and AI for nuclear decommissioning. - [Episode 66 - Healthcare robots you can trust](https://www.robottalk.org/2023/12/15/episode-66-jims-marchang/) - Claire chatted to Jims Marchang from Sheffield Hallam University all about security, privacy, and trust in healthcare robots. - [Episode 67 - Wearable soft robots](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/01/05/episode-67-kris-dorsey/) - Claire chatted to Kris Dorsey from Northeastern University all about wearable soft robots, healthcare and rehabilitation. - [Episode 68 - Bat-inspired robots](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/01/12/episode-68-rolf-mueller/) - Claire chatted to Rolf Mueller from Virginia Tech all about biomimicry, flapping-wing flight, sensing, and artificial intelligence. - [Episode 69 - Robots on the farm](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/01/19/episode-69-elizabeth-sklar/) - Claire chatted to Elizabeth Sklar from the University of Lincoln all about agricultural robotics, human-robot teams, and sustainability. - [Episode 70 - Developing better robotic prostheses](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/01/26/episode-70-josh-caputo/) - Claire chatted to Josh Caputo from Humotech all about robotic prostheses, exoskeletons and prototyping. - [Episode 72 - Smart mobile robots for industry](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/02/09/episode-72-rafael-lopez/) - Claire chatted to Rafael Lopez from Robotnik Automation all about mobile robots, logistics, and inspection. - [Episode 73 - Making robots more accessible](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/02/16/episode-73-maria-jose-galvez-trigo/) - Claire chatted to Maria Jose Galvez Trigo from Cardiff University all about human-robot interaction, machine learning, and accessibility. - [Episode 74 - Teaching robots to grasp](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/02/23/episode-74-edward-johns/) - Claire chatted to Edward Johns from Imperial College London, all about robotic manipulators, learning, and artificial intelligence. - [Episode 75 - Robot hands and exoskeletons](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/03/01/episode-75-antonia-tzemanaki/) - Claire chatted to Antonia Tzemanaki from the University of Bristol about hand exoskeletons, robotic hands, and teleoperation. - [Episode 76 - Robots on the railways](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/03/08/episode-76-andrew-starr/) - Claire chatted to Andrew Starr from Cranfield University about robot maintenance and railway inspection robots. - [Episode 77 - Social robots that learn from experience](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/03/15/episode-77-patricia-shaw/) - Claire chatted to Patricia Shaw from Aberystwyth University about home assistance robots, and robot learning and development. - [Episode 78 - Connecting science fiction and fact](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/03/22/episode-78-stephen-oram/) - Claire chatted to Stephen Oram from Nudge the Future Fiction about applied science fiction and the quirks and perils of new technology. - [Episode 79 - The social side of robot design](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/04/05/episode-79-ella-maule/) - Claire chatted to Ella Maule from the Bristol Robotics Laboratory about community robotics, and the social side of robot design. - [Episode 80 - Resilient robot teams](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/04/12/episode-80-danesh-tarapore/) - Claire chatted to Danesh Tarapore from the University of Southampton about fault detection, division of labour, and robot swarms. - [Episode 81 - Vision for self-driving cars](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/04/19/episode-81-vassia-simaiaki/) - Claire chatted to Vassia Simaiaki from Wayve about computer vision, artificial intelligence, and self-driving cars. - [Episode 82 - Software for teleoperation](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/04/26/episode-82-chang-liu/) - Claire chatted to Chang Liu from Extend Robotics about teleoperation, virtual reality, and software. - [Episode 83 - Life-like artificial systems](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/05/03/episode-83-estelle-raffy/) - Claire chatted to Estelle Raffy from the University of Bristol about animal behaviour, intelligence, and life-like artificial systems. - [Episode 86 - Robotics at CERN](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/05/24/episode-86-mario-di-castro/) - Claire chatted to Mario Di Castro from CERN about robotic inspection and maintenance in hazardous environments. - [Episode 87 - Human-centred design](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/05/31/episode-87-isabelle-ormerod/) - Claire chatted to Isabelle Ormerod from the University of Bristol about human-centred design and women in robotics. - [Episode 88 - Robotic surgery](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/06/07/episode-88-lord-ara-darzi/) - Claire chatted to Lord Ara Darzi from Imperial College London about robotic surgery - past, present and future. - [Episode 114 - Reducing waste with robotics](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/03/21/episode-114-josie-gotz/) - Claire chatted to Josie Gotz from the Manufacturing Technology Centre about robotics for material recovery, reuse and recycling. - [Robot Talk continues to grow](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/03/17/robot-talk-continues-to-grow/) - Robot Talk reached 40,000 downloads over the weekend! - [Episode 113 - Soft robotic hands](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/03/14/episode-113-kaspar-althoefer/) - Claire chatted to Kaspar Althoefer from Queen Mary University of London about soft robotic manipulators for healthcare and manufacturing. - [Episode 112 - Getting creative with robotics](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/03/07/episode-112-vali-lalioti/) - Claire chatted to Vali Lalioti from the University of the Arts London about how art, culture and robotics interact. - [Episode 111 - Robots for climate action](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/02/28/episode-111-patrick-meier/) - Claire chatted to Patrick Meier from the Climate Robotics Network about how robots can help scale action on climate change. - [Episode 109 - Building robots at home](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/02/14/episode-109-dan-nicholson/) - Claire chatted to Dan Nicholson from Maker Forge about creating open source robotics projects you can do at home. - [Episode 110 - Designing ethical robots](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/02/21/episode-110-catherine-menon/) - Claire chatted to Catherine Menon from the University of Hertfordshire about designing home assistance robots with ethics in mind. - [Happy International Day of Women & Girls in Science!](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/02/11/happy-international-day-of-women-girls-in-science/) - I've been so lucky to speak to all these amazing and inspirational women in robotics over the past 5 years. - [Episode 108 - Giving robots the sense of touch](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/02/07/episode-108-anuradha-ranasinghe/) - Claire chatted to Anuradha Ranasinghe from Liverpool Hope University about haptic sensors for wearable tech and robotics. - [Episode 107 - Animal-inspired robot movement](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/01/31/episode-107-robert-siddall/) - Claire chatted to Robert Siddall from the University of Surrey about novel robot designs inspired by the way real animals move. - [Episode 106 - The future of intelligent systems](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/01/24/episode-106-didem-gurdur-broo/) - Claire chatted to Didem Gurdur Broo from Uppsala University about how to shape the future of robotics, autonomous vehicles, and industrial automation. - [Episode 91 - Robot navigation on land and in water](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/09/27/episode-91-john-leonard/) - Claire chatted to John Leonard from Massachusetts Institute of Technology about autonomous navigation for underwater vehicles and self-driving cars. - [Episode 92 - Trust and acceptance of robots](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/10/04/episode-92-gisela-reyes-cruz/) - Claire chatted to Gisela Reyes-Cruz from the University of Nottingham about how humans interact with, trust and accept robots. - [Episode 93 - Robots and AI in the workplace](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/10/11/episode-93-matt-beane/) - Claire chatted to Matt Beane from the University of California, Santa Barbara about how humans can work with intelligent machines. - [Episode 94 - Humanoid robots for health and social care](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/10/18/episode-94-esyin-chew/) - Claire chatted to Esyin Chew from Cardiff Metropolitan University about service and social humanoid robots in healthcare & education. - [Episode 96 - Soft robots in medicine and healthcare](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/11/01/episode-96-maria-elena-giannaccini/) - Claire chatted to Maria Elena Giannaccini from the University of Aberdeen about soft and bioinspired robotics for healthcare and beyond - [Episode 97 - Robot swarms for environmental monitoring](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/11/08/episode-97-pratap-tokekar/) - Claire chatted to Pratap Tokekar from the University of Maryland about how teams of robots with different capabilities can work together. - [Episode 99 - Robots mapping the deep ocean](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/11/22/episode-99-joe-wolfel/) - Claire chatted to Joe Wolfel from Terradepth about autonomous submersible robots for collecting ocean data. - [Episode 100 - Robots in space](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/11/29/episode-100-mini-rai/) - Claire chatted to Mini Rai from Orbit Rise about orbital and planetary robots. - [Episode 102 - Soft robots inspired by plants](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/12/13/episode-102-isabella-fiorello/) - Claire chatted to Isabella Fiorello from the University of Freiburg about plant-inspired robots made from living materials. - [Episode 103 - Delivering medicine by drone](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/12/20/episode-103-keenan-wyrobek/) - Claire chatted to Keenan Wyrobek from Zipline about drones for delivering life-saving medicine to hard to reach locations. - [Episode 105 - Working with robots in industry](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/01/17/episode-105-gianmarco-pisanelli/) - Claire chatted to Gianmarco Pisanelli from the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre about how to promote the use of robots in manufacturing. - [Episode 104 - Robot swarms inspired by nature](https://www.robottalk.org/2025/01/10/episode-104-kirstin-petersen/) - Claire chatted to Kirstin Petersen from Cornell University about how robots can work together to achieve complex behaviours. - [Taking a break](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/12/23/taking-a-break/) - I'll be taking a break over the holidays, but Robot Talk Season 5 will be back on the 10th January 2025. - [Celebrating 100 episodes](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/11/29/celebrating-100-episodes/) - Today I released the 100th episode of Robot Talk. 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Cross from the University of Glasgow and Western Sydney University all about neuroscience, social learning, and human-robot interaction. - [Episode 39 – Maria Bauza Villalonga](https://www.robottalk.org/2023/03/03/episode-39-maria-bauza-villalonga/) - Claire chatted to Maria Bauza Villalonga from DeepMind all about robot learning, transferable skills, and general AI. - [Episode 48 – Georgia Chalvatzaki](https://www.robottalk.org/2023/05/12/episode-48-georgia-chalvatzaki/) - Claire chatted to Georgia Chalvatzaki from the Technical University of Darmstadt all about mobile assistive robots, learning, and planning. - [Robot Talk celebrates 100 guests!](https://www.robottalk.org/2024/01/19/robot-talk-reaches-100-interviews/) - Today marks a very exciting milestone for the podcast - we just released our 100th interview! - [Episode 45 – Francesco Giorgio-Serchi](https://www.robottalk.org/2023/04/21/episode-45-francesco-giorgio-serchi/) - Claire chatted to Francesco Giorgio-Serchi from the University of Edinburgh all about underwater robots, weather-proofing, and soft robotics. - [Episode 21 – Sean Katagiri](https://www.robottalk.org/2022/10/14/episode-21-sean-katagiri/) - Claire chatted to Sean Katagiri from The National Robotarium all about underwater robots, offshore energy, and other industrial applications of robotics. - [Episode 24 – Gopal Ramchurn](https://www.robottalk.org/2022/11/04/episode-24-gopal-ramchurn/) - Claire chatted to Gopal Ramchurn from the University of Southampton about artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and renewable energy. - [Episode 50 – Elena De Momi](https://www.robottalk.org/2023/05/26/episode-50-elena-de-momi/) - Claire chatted to Elena De Momi from the Polytechnic University of Milan all about surgical robotics, artificial intelligence, and the upcoming ICRA robotics conference in London. - [Episode 28 – Amanda Prorok](https://www.robottalk.org/2022/12/02/episode-28-amanda-prorok/) - Claire chatted to Amanda Prorok from the University of Cambridge all about self-driving cars, industrial robots, and multi-robot systems. - [Episode 19 – Roopika Ravikanna](https://www.robottalk.org/2022/09/30/episode-19-roopika-ravikanna/) - Claire chatted to Roopika Ravikanna from the University of Lincoln all about farm robots, fruit-picking and human-robot interaction. - [Episode 23 – Mickey Li](https://www.robottalk.org/2022/10/24/episode-23-mickey-li/) - Claire talked to Mickey Li from the University of Bristol about aerial robotics, building inspection and multi-robot teams. - [Episode 46 – Carlotta Berry](https://www.robottalk.org/2023/04/28/episode-46-carlotta-berry/) - Claire chatted to Carlotta Berry from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology all about robotics education, science outreach, and increasing participation. - [Episode 17 - Bio-inspired Robots](https://www.robottalk.org/2022/06/13/episode-17-bio-inspired-robots/) - This month, Claire chatted to three roboticists who’ve taken a leaf out of nature’s book to develop innovative new robots: Valentina Lo Gatto (Bristol Robotics Lab), David Hardman (University of Cambridge) and Adrian Thomas (Oxford University). - [Episode 30 – Ana Cavalcanti](https://www.robottalk.org/2022/12/16/episode-30-ana-cavalcanti/) - Claire chatted to Ana Cavalcanti from the University of York all about software development, testing and verification, and autonomous mobile robots. - [Episode 31 – Chris Atkeson](https://www.robottalk.org/2023/01/06/episode-31-chris-atkeson/) - Claire chatted to Chris Atkeson from Carnegie Mellon University all about humanoid robots, human-aware environments and the future of AI and robotics. - [Episode 29 – Sina Sareh](https://www.robottalk.org/2022/12/09/episode-29-sina-sareh/) - Claire chatted to Sina Sareh from the Royal College of Art all about industrial inspection, soft robotics, and robotic grippers. - [Episode 7 – Agricultural Robotics](https://www.robottalk.org/2021/04/30/episode-7-agricultural-robotics/) - In this episode, Claire entered the muddy world of agricultural robotics with help from Petra Bosilj (University of Lincoln) and Chris Chavasse (MuddyMachines). - [Episode 43 – Maitreyee Wairagkar](https://www.robottalk.org/2023/03/31/episode-43-maitreyee-wairagkar/) - 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[Episode 15 – Trustworthy Robots](https://www.robottalk.org/2022/03/25/episode-15-trustworthy-robots/) - Claire chatted to three roboticists working on various aspects of trustworthiness in robotics: Anouk van Maris (University of the West of England), Faye McCabe (University of Birmingham), Daniel Omeiza (University of Oxford). - [Episode 16 – Disaster Response](https://www.robottalk.org/2022/04/29/episode-16-disaster-response/) - To find out more about these daring rescue robots, Claire chatted to two roboticists who’ve worked on disaster response: Russell Buchanan (University of Oxford) and Dr. Mario Gianni (University of Plymouth). - [Episode 25 – Ferdinando Rodriguez y Baena](https://www.robottalk.org/2022/11/11/episode-25-ferdinando-rodriguez-y-baena/) - Claire chatted to Ferdinando Rodriguez y Baena from Imperial College London about medical robotics, robotic surgery, and translational research. - [Episode 40 – Edward Timpson](https://www.robottalk.org/2023/03/10/episode-40-edward-timpson/) - 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[Episode 13 - Robot Evolution](https://www.robottalk.org/2022/01/28/episode-13-robot-evolution/) - Claire chatted to to three roboticists about robot evolution and adaptation: Dr Edgar Buchanan (University of York), Prof Fumiya Iida (University of Cambridge), and Dr Hemma Philamore (University of Bristol). - [Episode 36 – Ignazio Maria Viola](https://www.robottalk.org/2023/02/10/episode-36-ignazio-maria-viola/) - Claire chatted to Ignazio Maria Viola from the University of Edinburgh all about aerodynamics, dandelion-inspired drones, and swarm sensing. - [Episode 11 - Self Driving Cars](https://www.robottalk.org/2021/10/29/episode-11-self-driving-cars/) - Claire chatted to two roboticists working to make these vehicles safer, smarter, and more reliable: Dr Richard Hawkins (University of York) and Dr Frederic Labrosse (Aberystwyth University). - [Episode 38 – Jonathan Aitken](https://www.robottalk.org/2023/02/24/episode-38-jonathan-aitken/) - Claire chatted to Jonathan Aitken from the University of Sheffield all about manufacturing, sewer inspection, and robots in the real world. - 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It's high-quality, super comfy, and eco-friendly. 100% organic ring-spun cotton Fabric weight: 180 g/m² (5.3 oz./yd.²) Single jersey Medium fit Set-in sleeves 1 × 1 rib at collar Wide double-needle topstitch on the sleeves and bottom hems Self-fabric neck tape (inside, - [Black and green Robot Talk tote bag](https://www.robottalk.org/shop/black-and-green-tote-bag/) - Spacious and sturdy, this gorgeous organic cotton tote bag is ideal for groceries, books, and more! 100% certified organic cotton 3/1 twill Size: 40.6 cm × 35.6 cm × 12.7 cm (16″ × 14 ½″ × 5″) Fabric weight: 272 g/m² (8 oz/yd²) Weight limit: 13.6 kg (30 lbs) Wide 2.5 cm (1″) dual straps, - [Black and white Robot Talk tote bag](https://www.robottalk.org/shop/black-and-white-tote-bag/) - Spacious and sturdy, this gorgeous organic cotton tote bag is ideal for groceries, books, and more! 100% certified organic cotton 3/1 twill Size: 40.6 cm × 35.6 cm × 12.7 cm (16″ × 14 ½″ × 5″) Fabric weight: 272 g/m² (8 oz/yd²) Weight limit: 13.6 kg (30 lbs) Wide 2.5 cm (1″) dual straps, - [Black and green Robot Talk mug](https://www.robottalk.org/shop/black-and-green-mug/) - What better way to enjoy your morning coffee or afternoon tea than with this gorgeous Robot Talk mug? Ceramic Lead and BPA-free material Glossy finish Dishwasher and microwave safe Dimensions: height 9.8 cm (3.85"), diameter 8.5 cm (3.35") On-demand production This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which ## Categories - [Soft Robotics](https://www.robottalk.org/category/soft-robotics/) - [Robot Software](https://www.robottalk.org/category/robot-software/) - [Medical Robotics](https://www.robottalk.org/category/medical-robotics/) - [Manufacturing Robotics](https://www.robottalk.org/category/manufacturing-robotics/) - [Military Robotics](https://www.robottalk.org/category/military-robotics/) - [Space Robotics](https://www.robottalk.org/category/space-robotics/) - [Bio-inspired Robotics](https://www.robottalk.org/category/bio-inspired-robotics/) - [Swarm Robotics](https://www.robottalk.org/category/swarm-robotics/) - [Construction Robots](https://www.robottalk.org/category/construction-robots/) - [Humanoid Robots](https://www.robottalk.org/category/humanoid-robots/) - [Aerial Robotics](https://www.robottalk.org/category/aerial-robotics/) - [Agricultural Robotics](https://www.robottalk.org/category/agricultural-robotics/) - [Live](https://www.robottalk.org/category/live/) - [Disaster Response](https://www.robottalk.org/category/disaster-response/) - [Trustworthy Robots](https://www.robottalk.org/category/trustworthy-robots/) - [Robot Evolution](https://www.robottalk.org/category/robot-evolution/) - [Self-driving Cars](https://www.robottalk.org/category/self-driving-cars/) - [Hazardous Environments](https://www.robottalk.org/category/hazardous-environments/) - [Human-robot Collaboration](https://www.robottalk.org/category/human-robot-collaboration/) - [Robot Senses](https://www.robottalk.org/category/robot-senses/) - [News & Updates](https://www.robottalk.org/category/news-updates/) - [Aquatic Robots](https://www.robottalk.org/category/aquatic-robots/) - [Making](https://www.robottalk.org/category/making/) - [Mobile Robots](https://www.robottalk.org/category/mobile-robots/) - [Assistive Robots](https://www.robottalk.org/category/assistive-robots/) - [Social Robots](https://www.robottalk.org/category/social-robots/) - [Robot Learning](https://www.robottalk.org/category/robot-learning/) - [Robot Maintenance](https://www.robottalk.org/category/robot-maintenance/) - [Applied Science Fiction](https://www.robottalk.org/category/applied-science-fiction/) - [Community Robotics](https://www.robottalk.org/category/community-robotics/) - [Human-centred Design](https://www.robottalk.org/category/human-centred-design/) - [Microrobotics](https://www.robottalk.org/category/microrobotics/) - [Commercialisation](https://www.robottalk.org/category/commercialisation/) - [Climate Robotics](https://www.robottalk.org/category/climate-robotics/) - [Automation](https://www.robottalk.org/category/automation/) - [Robotics Frontiers](https://www.robottalk.org/category/robotics-frontiers/) - [Environmental Robotics](https://www.robottalk.org/category/environmental-robotics/) ## Tags - [Planning](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/planning/) - [Autonomy](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/autonomy/) - [Artificial intelligence](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/artificial-intelligence/) - [Decision-making](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/decision-making/) - [Long-term](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/long-term/) - [Intelligence](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/intelligence/) - [Movement](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/movement/) - [Morphology](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/morphology/) - [Brain](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/brain/) - [Surgery](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/surgery/) - [Education](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/education/) - [Outreach](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/outreach/) - [Stereotypes](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/stereotypes/) - [Multidisciplinary](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/multidisciplinary/) - [Control](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/control/) - [Weather](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/weather/) - [Wave](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/wave/) - [Tidal](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/tidal/) - [Environment](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/environment/) - [Fashion](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/fashion/) - [Sewing](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/sewing/) - [Creativity](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/creativity/) - [Neuroscience](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/neuroscience/) - [Rehabilitation](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/rehabilitation/) - [Brain-computer interface](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/brain-computer-interface/) - [Augmented reality](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/augmented-reality/) - [Drone](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/drone/) - [Defence](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/defence/) - [Machine learning](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/machine-learning/) - [Computer vision](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/computer-vision/) - [Transport](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/transport/) - [RoboCup](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/robocup/) - [Human robot interaction](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/human-robot-interaction/) - [User profiling](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/user-profiling/) - [Domestic](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/domestic/) - [Cyber security](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/cyber-security/) - [Skills](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/skills/) - [Industry](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/industry/) - [Manipulation](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/manipulation/) - [Infrastructure](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/infrastructure/) - [Exploration](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/exploration/) - [Moon](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/moon/) - [Orbit](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/orbit/) - [Debris](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/debris/) - [Network](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/network/) - [Sensor](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/sensor/) - [Aerodynamics](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/aerodynamics/) - [Dance](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/dance/) - [Acrobatics](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/acrobatics/) - [Monitoring](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/monitoring/) - [Logistics](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/logistics/) - [Behaviour](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/behaviour/) - [Nanorobot](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/nanorobot/) - [Diagnostics](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/diagnostics/) - [Design](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/design/) - [Architecture](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/architecture/) - [Sustainability](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/sustainability/) - [House building](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/house-building/) - [Big Hero Six](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/big-hero-six/) - [Super human](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/super-human/) - [Model](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/model/) - [Code](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/code/) - [Testing](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/testing/) - [Verification](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/verification/) - [Safety](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/safety/) - [Gripper](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/gripper/) - [Multi-robot teams](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/multi-robot-teams/) - [Co-operative driving](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/co-operative-driving/) - [Environmental monitoring](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/environmental-monitoring/) - [Prosthetics](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/prosthetics/) - [Ragworm](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/ragworm/) - [E-skin](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/e-skin/) - [Children](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/children/) - [Autism](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/autism/) - [Gaze](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/gaze/) - [Clinical](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/clinical/) - [Regulation](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/regulation/) - [Responsible](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/responsible/) - [Energy](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/energy/) - [UAV](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/uav/) - [Inspection](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/inspection/) - [Psychology](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/psychology/) - [Workplace](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/workplace/) - [Offshore](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/offshore/) - [Legged](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/legged/) - [UUV](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/uuv/) - [Exoskeleton](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/exoskeleton/) - [Virtual reality](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/virtual-reality/) - [Digital twin](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/digital-twin/) - [Farm](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/farm/) - [Home](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/home/) - [Vacuum](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/vacuum/) - [Telepresence](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/telepresence/) - [Swimming](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/swimming/) - [Deliveries](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/deliveries/) - [Flight](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/flight/) - [Emergency](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/emergency/) - [Crops](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/crops/) - [Nuclear](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/nuclear/) - [Road](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/road/) - [Rail](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/rail/) - [Engine](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/engine/) - [Ocean](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/ocean/) - [Microbial](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/microbial/) - [Adaptation](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/adaptation/) - [Electronics](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/electronics/) - [Aerospace](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/aerospace/) - [Automation](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/automation/) - [Urban](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/urban/) - [Off-road](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/off-road/) - [Expressive](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/expressive/) - [3D Printing](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/3d-printing/) - [Repair](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/repair/) - [Sci-Fi](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/sci-fi/) - [Fiction](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/fiction/) - [Future](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/future/) - [Materials](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/materials/) - [Self-healing](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/self-healing/) - [Malleable](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/malleable/) - [Reconfigurable](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/reconfigurable/) - [Weeding](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/weeding/) - [Harvesting](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/harvesting/) - [Ethics](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/ethics/) - [Privacy](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/privacy/) - [Smart factory](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/smart-factory/) - [Social care](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/social-care/) - [Underground](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/underground/) - [Underwater](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/underwater/) - [Haptic](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/haptic/) - [Teleoperation](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/teleoperation/) - [Vision](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/vision/) - [Touch](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/touch/) - [Perception](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/perception/) - [Climbing](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/climbing/) - [Wheel](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/wheel/) - [Balance](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/balance/) - [Mars](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/mars/) - [Rover](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/rover/) - [Spacesuit](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/spacesuit/) - [ISS](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/iss/) - [Mechanical](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/mechanical/) - [Biology](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/biology/) - [Warehouse](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/warehouse/) - [Navigation](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/navigation/) - [Society](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/society/) - [Inequality](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/inequality/) - [Relationships](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/relationships/) - [Hands](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/hands/) - [Dexterity](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/dexterity/) - [Wildlife](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/wildlife/) - [Realism](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/realism/) - [Face](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/face/) - [Speech](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/speech/) - [Elderly](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/elderly/) - [Culture](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/culture/) - [Reasoning](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/reasoning/) - [Complexity](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/complexity/) - [Steampunk](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/steampunk/) - [Self-taught](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/self-taught/) - [STEAM](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/steam/) - [Aesthetics](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/aesthetics/) - [Conflict](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/conflict/) - [Failure](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/failure/) - [Shared control](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/shared-control/) - [Demolition](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/demolition/) - [Robotic arm](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/robotic-arm/) - [Business](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/business/) - [Versatility](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/versatility/) - [Flapping-wing](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/flapping-wing/) - [Tractor](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/tractor/) - [Outdoor](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/outdoor/) - [Natural selection](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/natural-selection/) - [Healthcare](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/healthcare/) - [Search and rescue](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/search-and-rescue/) - [Community](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/community/) - [Authentication](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/authentication/) - [Wearable](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/wearable/) - [Origami](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/origami/) - [Bat](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/bat/) - [Sonar](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/sonar/) - [Emulator](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/emulator/) - [Prototyping](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/prototyping/) - [Mobility](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/mobility/) - [Disability](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/disability/) - [Security](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/security/) - [Accessibility](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/accessibility/) - [Co-design](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/co-design/) - [Generalisation](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/generalisation/) - [Recovery](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/recovery/) - [Cats](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/cats/) - [Art](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/art/) - [Particle accelerator](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/particle-accelerator/) - [Diversity](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/diversity/) - [Driving](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/driving/) - [SLAM](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/slam/) - [Training](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/training/) - [Humanoid](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/humanoid/) - [Octopus](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/octopus/) - [Mapping](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/mapping/) - [Chemistry](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/chemistry/) - [Laboratory](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/laboratory/) - [Planet](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/planet/) - [Stem cell](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/stem-cell/) - [Plant](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/plant/) - [Forest](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/forest/) - [Termite](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/termite/) - [Ecosystem](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/ecosystem/) - [Cyber-physical systems](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/cyber-physical-systems/) - [Open source](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/open-source/) - [Circular economy](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/circular-economy/) - [Recycling](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/recycling/) - [Satellite](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/satellite/) - [Bird](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/bird/) - [Performing arts](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/performing-arts/) - [History](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/history/) - [Microscopic](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/microscopic/) - [Museum](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/museum/) - [Liquid handling](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/liquid-handling/) - [Funding](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/funding/) - [coding](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/coding/) - [programming](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/programming/) - [construction](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/construction/) - [biodiversity](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/biodiversity/) - [hearing](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/hearing/) - [agility](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/agility/) - [humanitarian](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/humanitarian/) - [microgravity](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/microgravity/) - [biohybrid](https://www.robottalk.org/tag/biohybrid/) ## Product categories - [Clothing](https://www.robottalk.org/product-category/clothing/) - [Stationery](https://www.robottalk.org/product-category/stationery/) - [Accessories](https://www.robottalk.org/product-category/accessories/) - [Home](https://www.robottalk.org/product-category/home/) ## QT Series - [Season 1](https://www.robottalk.org/qt-series/season-1/) - September 2020 – June 2021 - [Season 2](https://www.robottalk.org/qt-series/season-2/) - September 2021 – June 2022 - [Season 3](https://www.robottalk.org/qt-series/season-3/) - September 2022 – June 2023 - [Season 4](https://www.robottalk.org/qt-series/season-4/) - September 2023 – June 2024 - [Season 5](https://www.robottalk.org/qt-series/season-5/) - September 2024 – June – 2025 - [Season 6](https://www.robottalk.org/qt-series/season-6/) - October 2025 – June 2026