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by Hallie Siegel

23 September 2015

Robot Talk Episode 157 – Generating new robot designs, with Josie Hughes

Robot Talk 22 May 2026

In the latest episode of the Robot Talk podcast, Claire chatted to Josie Hughes from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne about using AI to develop new designs for robotic manipulators.

Robotics Café brings together autonomous robot practitioners

Lucy Smith 20 May 2026

Recently launched series for researchers, students and industry practitioners aims to provide a platform for students to present their work.

Table tennis robot defeats some of world’s best players – why this has major implications for robotics

The Conversation 18 May 2026

Ace, from Sony AI, is the first robot to beat elite human players in competitive physical sport.

Robot Talk Episode 156 – Rugged robots for dangerous missions, with Gavin Kenneally

Robot Talk 15 May 2026

In the latest episode of the Robot Talk podcast, Claire chatted to Gavin Kenneally from Ghost Robotics about robot dogs for defence, security, and public safety.

Developing active and flexible microrobots

Universiteit Leiden 13 May 2026

This class of robots opens up possibilities for biomedical applications.

How to teach the same skill to different robots

EPFL 11 May 2026

A new framework to teach a skill to robots with different mechanical designs, allowing them to carry out the same task without rewriting code for each.

Robot Talk Episode 155 – Making aerial robots smarter, with Melissa Greeff

Robot Talk 08 May 2026

In the latest episode of the Robot Talk podcast, Claire chatted to Melissa Greeff from Queen's University about autonomous navigation and learning for drones.

New understanding of insect flight points way to stable flapping-wing robots

Cornell University 07 May 2026

The way bugs and birds flap their wings may look effortless, but the dynamics that keep them aloft are dizzyingly complex and difficult to quantify.