New video shows range and versatility of professional service robots

by Robohub Editors

23 May 2014

Robot Talk Episode 150 – House building robots, with Vikas Enti

Robot Talk 27 Mar 2026

In the latest episode of the Robot Talk podcast, Claire chatted to Vikas Enti from Reframe Systems about using robotics and automation to build climate-resilient, high-performance homes.

A history of RoboCup with Manuela Veloso

AIhub and Lucy Smith 24 Mar 2026

Find out how RoboCup got started and how the competition has evolved, from one of the co-founders.

Robot Talk Episode 149 – Robot safety and security, with Krystal Mattich

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In the latest episode of the Robot Talk podcast, Claire chatted to Krystal Mattich from Brain Corp about trustworthy autonomous robots in public spaces.

A multi-armed robot for assisting with agricultural tasks

Lucy Smith 18 Mar 2026

How can a robot safely manipulate branches to reveal hidden flowers while remaining aware of interaction forces and minimizing damage?

Graphene-based sensor to improve robot touch

University of Cambridge 16 Mar 2026

Multiscale-structured miniaturized 3D force sensors for improved robot touch.

Robot Talk Episode 148 – Ethical robot behaviour, with Alan Winfield

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In the latest episode of the Robot Talk podcast, Claire chatted to Alan Winfield from the University of the West of England about developing new standards for ethics and transparency in robotics.

Coding for underwater robotics

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Lincoln Laboratory intern Ivy Mahncke developed and tested algorithms to help human divers and robots navigate underwater.

Restoring surgeons’ sense of touch with robotic fingertips

Horizon Magazine 10 Mar 2026

Researchers are developing robotic “fingertips” that could give surgeons back their sense of touch during minimally invasive and robotic operations.