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Weekly podcast hosted by @ClaireAsher exploring the exciting world of #robotics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous machines. New episode every Friday.

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📢 New Episode Alert! This week, I chatted to Edward Mehr (@EdwardMehr) from @MachinaLabs_ about their RoboCraftsman that shapes complex metal parts for the aerospace, defence, and automotive industries.
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Edward Mehr (@EdwardMehr) is Co-founder and CEO of @MachinaLabs_, a company integrating AI and #robotics into flexible, on-demand production systems. Machina Labs is reshaping how the aerospace, defence, and automotive industries approach metal forming and modern manufacturing.
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Here's a photo of Machina Labs' RoboCraftsman in action. Find out more by listening to Episode 160 of Robot Talk - available on all major podcast providers. #Robotics
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Listen to Episode 160 of Robot Talk 🤖 Web: robottalk.org/2026/06/12/epi… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/48GLAg… Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas… Or wherever you get your podcasts!

Episode 160 – Robotic blacksmiths - Robot Talk

Claire chatted to Edward Mehr from Machina Labs about their RoboCraftsman that shapes complex metal parts for the aerospace, defence, and automotive industries.

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📢 New Episode Alert! This week, I chatted to Edward Mehr (@EdwardMehr) from @MachinaLabs_ about their RoboCraftsman that shapes complex metal parts for the aerospace, defence, and automotive industries.
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Listen to Episode 160 of Robot Talk 🤖 Web: robottalk.org/2026/06/12/epi… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/48GLAg… Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas… 🎧 Or wherever you get your podcasts!
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#ICYMI: Last month, I chatted to Dr. Gavin Kenneally from @Ghost_Robotics about rugged robots for dangerous missions.
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Can integrating perception and action help robots interact with the world more intelligently? 🤖 In the latest episode, I chatted to Dr. Maria Koskinopoulou from Heriot-Watt University about smart #robotic manipulators. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
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I had such a great time hosting a live recording of Robot Talk at the @ExRdFestival today! We had a fascinating conversation about #robotics and AI in medicine and healthcare. Watch this space for the episode coming out in a few weeks!
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Dr. Maria Koskinopoulou is an Assistant Professor in Robotics and Computer Vision at Heriot-Watt University, where she co-leads the Autonomous Robotic Manipulation & Multi-Agent Systems Lab. Her research interests include robotic manipulation, perception and medical robotics.
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Here's a photo of a dual-arm robotic system for disassembly of hard drives, which Maria has worked on. Find out more by listening to Episode 159 of Robot Talk - available on all major podcast providers. #Robotics
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📢 New Episode Alert! This week, I chatted to Dr. Maria Koskinopoulou from Heriot-Watt University and The National Robotarium about autonomous robotic manipulators for surgery, industry, and beyond.
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Listen to Episode 159 of Robot Talk 🤖 Web: robottalk.org/2026/06/05/epi… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/48GLAg… Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas… 🎧 Or wherever you get your podcasts!
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#ICYMI: Last month, I chatted to Dr. Melissa Greeff from @queensu about making aerial robots smarter.
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How are autonomous robots revolutionising home deliveries? 🤖 In the latest episode, I chatted to Ahti Heinla from @StarshipRobots about intelligent delivery #robots. Available wherever you get your podcasts. #Robotics
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Listen to Episode 158 of Robot Talk 🤖 Web: robottalk.org/2026/05/29/epi… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/48GLAg… Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas… Or wherever you get your podcasts!
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✨ New bonus episode! ✨ At #ERF2026 I chatted to some of the exhibitors in the Exhibition Hall to find out more about their robotics technology. Check out our conversations here: patreon.com/posts/erf-part-t… @eu_Robotics
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✨ New bonus episode! ✨ At #ERF2026 I chatted to organisers and participants of a workshop on how 6G technology can empower future multipurpose robots. Check out our conversations here: patreon.com/posts/erf-part-t… @eu_Robotics @one6GGlobal
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✨ New bonus episode! ✨ At #ERF2026 I chatted to attendees about how to strengthen the resilience of Europe's manufacturing supply chains, including those for robotics hardware and software. Check out our conversations here: patreon.com/posts/erf-part-o… @eu_Robotics @the_MTC_org
A photo from the Robotics for Strategic Reindustrialisation workshop at ERF2026. Text reads: "European Robotics Forum 2026. Resilient Supply Chains for Robotics".

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Earlier this year I had the pleasure of attending #ERF2026 in Norway, and the first batch of interviews is out now! Featuring conversations about supply-chain resilience and 6G connectivity, plus a sneak peek inside the exhibition hall: patreon.com/posts/robot-talk… @eu_Robotics
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