Soft Robotics Podcast
Hosted by Marwa ElDiwiny, the Soft Robotics Podcast explores the growing field of soft robotics through conversations with researchers and practitioners. Started to satisfy the host's own lab-inspired questions, each episode aims to reignite curiosity and provide insight into this interdisciplinary area. The show highlights the personal journeys and expertise of its guests, with the hope of inspiring listeners along the way.
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Robots That Service Robots: Inside Aseon’s AV Pitstop
https://aseon.com/
Unitree’s New Dex5-S Hand + Why Is Digit 5 Shaking?
Unitree’s New Dex5-S Hand + Why Is Digit 5 Shaking? by Marwa ElDiwiny
My problem with Figure’s F.02 decommissioning
My problem with Figure’s F.02 decommissioning by Marwa ElDiwiny
Digit 5: What Are They Not Showing Us?
Digit 5: What Are They Not Showing Us?
Agility’s latest Digit demo shows a pretty significant change in the robot’s design. But it also raises a few questions. One of the biggest ones is speed. Speed was never mentioned in their specs.
And then there’s that unusually large backpack. Battery? Compute? Cooling? Something else?
Digit is also one of the heavier humanoids out there, so it’s worth ask
James Kuffner on Warehouse Robots, Humanoids & the Future of Robotics
I speak with James Kuffner, CTO of Symbotic, about warehouse robotics, humanoids, AI, and what it takes to move robots from impressive demos to real-world deployment.
A conversation about the future of robotics and the challenges of building systems that work at scale.
Why Did This Robot Take 7 Years? Matic Robots
Why Did This Robot Take 7 Years? Matic Robots by Marwa ElDiwiny
The Case for Three Fingers — Fluidic Tendons vs. Conventional Tendons vs. Direct Drive
The Case for Three Fingers ... Fluidic Tendons vs. Conventional Tendons vs. Direct Drive
Scott Walter and I sit down with Vikram Pavate, CEO of Tacta Systems, to dive into their unique approach to designing robotic hands.... including their work on multiple inventions in robotic hand design, their tactile sensing approach, and why they chose a three-finger design.
This episode was truly one of t
Matic Robots, Tomorrow’s Reveal + The New Hand of Foundation
Matic Robots, Tomorrow’s Reveal + The New Hand of Foundation
Scott Walter and I sat down to talk about the new Hand of Foundation, as well as what’s coming with Matic robots and tomorrow’s reveal.
What if batteries could store more energy, last longer, and be safer?
Humanoid robotics is increasingly bounded by battery life, which directly impacts uptime, operating costs, and ultimately unit economics.
Heat is another challenge. Thermal management can add weight and complexity, making battery design even more important. I sat down with Joe Papp, co-founder of Anthro Energy, to talk about their approach to building batteries that can last longer, store more en
The Humanoid Robotics Race: Who Actually Has a Chance? | Jason Black, VC
Jason Black is a venture investor focused on transformational technologies, with a particular interest in robotics, AI, and frontier markets. He spent nearly a decade at RRE Ventures, where he partnered with founders building companies across deep tech and emerging industries. Known early in his venture career as “the robot guy,” Jason has long been drawn to complex systems and technologies pushin
Mia Hand: For Humans and Robots
Mia Hand: For Humans & Robots
Scott Walter sits down with Francesco Clemente from Prensilia to break down the design of Mia Hand and take a deep dive into its development.
https://www.mia-hand.com/en/
He Built a Robot That Performs Acrobatics
Daniel Simu decided to build his own.
A self-built robotic acrobat created by interdisciplinary artist and performer Daniel Simu. Blending circus, engineering, and storytelling, this project explores the strange and fascinating relationship between humans and machines.
In this episode, we dive into how Acrobot was built, why it exists, and what it means when a robot becomes a performance partne
The Man Who Built Robots for 60 Years | Mark Rosheim
The Man Who Built Robots for 60 Years | Mark Rosheim by Marwa ElDiwiny
Ghost Circuits: Machines That Think Without Code
What if intelligence doesn’t come from code at all?
Thrishantha Nanayakkara, professor of robotics at Imperial College London, explores this idea in Ghost Circuits.
The book shows how computation can emerge from physical materials, geometry, and body–environment interactions, suggesting that “thinking machines” may not need traditional software at all.
👉 Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/02hkjfLp
Humanoid Robots Are Still a Body Problem with Jerry Pratt (Persona AI)
Humanoid Robots Are Still a Body Problem with Jerry Pratt (Persona AI) by Marwa ElDiwiny
The Rosheim Joint: A Hidden Breakthrough in Wrist Design
Mark E. Rosheim is an American roboticist, engineer, author, and founder/president of Ross-Hime Designs, Inc., a mechanical design and robotics company in Minneapolis.
He is best known for his work on anthrobotics, the design of robots with human-like limbs, hands, wrists, and manipulation capabilities, a term he helped pioneer.
Rosheim holds numerous patents in robot technology and has develope
What AI Robotics Demos Don’t Show: The Missing Piece in AI Robotics
What AI Robotics Demos Don’t Show: The Missing Piece in AI Robotics
Sat down with Phil Trubey to talk neuromorphic chips and the holy grail of AI robotics.
Carl Bass: The Origin of AutoCAD & the Future of Design
Carl Bass, former CEO of Autodesk, shares his journey from leading one of the world’s most influential design software companies to shaping the future of making things. We dive into design, technology, and what’s next for innovators everywhere.
Exclusive: Inverted Planetary Roller Screws from Chinese Manufacturer CB Robot Technology
For more details, contact:
长坂（扬州）机器人科技有限公司 / CB Robot Technology
Jianhao Zhou – demerzel.zhou@gmail.com
Throwback: Sang-bae Kim on Humanoids and Legged Robots (2021)
Throwback: Sang-bae Kim on Humanoids and Legged Robots (2021) by Marwa ElDiwiny
Can Planetary Roller Screws Be Produced in Under 20 Seconds to Make Them Viable for Humanoids?
Scott Walter Sits Down with Benjamin Schwegler from LTK Lineartechnik Korb to Talk About: Can Roller Screws Be Made in 20 Seconds and How This Could Make Them Viable for Humanoids?
https://ltk-linearmotion.com/about-us/
Humanoid Global: A Robotics VC Investment Thesis
For more details check: https://www.humanoidglobal.ai/
Ball-and-Socket… But for Locomotion, Enchanted Tools
Ball-and-Socket… But for Locomotion, Enchanted Tools by Marwa ElDiwiny
The Ability Hand: The Fastest Touch-Sensitive Bionic Hand in the World
The Ability Hand: The Fastest Touch-Sensitive Bionic Hand in the World by Marwa ElDiwiny
Persona AI: What’s Different in Their Waist Design
Persona AI: What’s Different in Their Waist Design by Marwa ElDiwiny
The Belgian Unicorn Whisperer: Louis Jonckheere
The Belgian Unicorn Whisperer: Louis Jonckheere
I had the chance to sit down with Louis at Wintercircus Ghent to answer some spicy Reddit questions, talk about his journey, and hear what’s next for Aikido Security .
I had a blast during this conversation and hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Enclothed Cognition: Your Clothes Are Rewiring Your Brain
Your Clothes Are Rewiring Your Brain 👚 🧠
I had the pleasure of speaking with Marleen Beevers, Belgian fashion psychologist, founder & CEO of Satisfashion, and a pioneering voice in holistic fashion psychology.
Marleen is a global leader in transformational style branding and developed a groundbreaking method that uses clothing as a psychological and strategic tool to build embodied confidence,
Old episode — XingXing Wang on Unitree Robotics | 宇树科技
Old episode — XingXing Wang on Unitree Robotics | 宇树科技 by Marwa ElDiwiny
Vyking Built an In-House Robotic Arm with Camera for Shoe 3D Scanning and Virtual Try-On
Vyking Built an In-House Robotic Arm with Camera for Shoe 3D Scanning and Virtual Try-On by Marwa ElDiwiny
Deep Dive in Disney’s Self-Roaming Olaf Robot
Deep Dive in Disney’s Self-Roaming Olaf Robot by Marwa ElDiwiny
Humanoids That Tell Stories in Belgium – Jan De Coster
https://sulu.be/
Manus Data Capture Glove Live Demo: Precision Hand Tracking
Manus Data Capture Glove Live Demo: Precision Hand Tracking by Marwa ElDiwiny
Codey: Early Humanoid Prototype for Kids & Caregivers
Codey: Early Humanoid Prototype for Kids & Caregivers by Marwa ElDiwiny
Planning to Build a Humanoid Robot? Which Actuators Do You Need?
Planning to Build a Humanoid Robot? Which Actuators Do You Need? by Marwa ElDiwiny
ROBOTERA: Live Demo 12-DOF Hand & L7 Humanoid Robot
ROBOTERA: Live Demo 12-DOF Hand & L7 Humanoid Robot by Marwa ElDiwiny
Weave Robotics: "Humanoids are built from philosophy, not parts"
Weave Robotics: "Humanoids are built from philosophy, not parts" by Marwa ElDiwiny
Teague: Designing a Robot’s Identity
Teague: Designing a Robot’s Identity by Marwa ElDiwiny
Booster Robotics in Action: Live Demo
Booster Robotics in Action: Live Demo by Marwa ElDiwiny
Humanoid: What’s Different About Their Wrist Design?
Humanoid: What’s Different About Their Wrist Design? by Marwa ElDiwiny
A Deep Dive into Actuators for Humanoid Robotics — Robotics Club
A Deep Dive into Actuators for Humanoid Robotics — Robotics Club by Marwa ElDiwiny
Sunday Robotics Uncovered! A Conversation with the Founding Team
Sunday Robotics Uncovered! A Conversation with the Founding Team by Marwa ElDiwiny
AI Robotics: What We Haven’t Solved… Yet
AI Robotics: What We Haven’t Solved… Yet by Marwa ElDiwiny
Why UBTECH Made Their Walker S2 Robot Look So CGI-Like
Why UBTECH Made Their Walker S2 Robot Look So CGI-Like by Marwa ElDiwiny
Breakdown What’s Inside Xpeng’s Next-Gen Iron Humanoid, Why It’s Impressive and What’s Missing
Breakdown What’s Inside Xpeng’s Next-Gen Iron Humanoid, Why It’s Impressive and What’s Missing by Marwa ElDiwiny
Exclusive: K-Scale Labs Shuts Down: CEO Benjamin Bolte Reveals What Happened and What’s Next
Exclusive: K-Scale Labs Shuts Down: CEO Benjamin Bolte Reveals What Happened and What’s Next by Marwa ElDiwiny
Next-Gen Maintenance: Robotics in Action with BEMAS / Wim Vancauwenberghe
I had the pleasure to speak with Wim Vancauwenberghe, the Director of BEMAS. For more details about BEMAS, visit: https://www.bemas.org/en
For information about the Asset Performance Conference, see: https://assetperformance.eu/
Unitree H2: Deep Dive
Unitree H2: Deep Dive by Marwa ElDiwiny
Scott Walter shares his thoughts after seeing a live demo of Figure 03 at Figure AI
Scott Walter shares his thoughts after seeing a live demo of Figure 03 at Figure AI by Marwa ElDiwiny
Would designing humanoid fighting robots be much different in a factory, and is it even necessary?
Would designing humanoid fighting robots be much different in a factory, and is it even necessary? by Marwa ElDiwiny
Ankle Deep: What is the Best Design for a Humanoid Ankle?
Ankle Deep: What is the Best Design for a Humanoid Ankle? by Marwa ElDiwiny
Wuji Hand: What’s Different in Its Design?
Wuji Hand: What’s Different in Its Design? by Marwa ElDiwiny
How Planetary Roller Screws Work, How to Manufacture Them?
How Planetary Roller Screws Work, How to Manufacture Them? by Marwa ElDiwiny
Algorized: How Can We Sense Humans and Humanoids Safely?
https://www.algorized.com/technology
Beyond Human Hand Limits: The Ultra-Redundant Dexterous Hands of Daxo Robotics
For more information: https://daxo-robotics.com/
NEURA Robotics Unveils 3rd Gen 4NE1 at Automatica 2025 – Exclusive Interview!
NEURA Robotics Unveils 3rd Gen 4NE1 at Automatica 2025 – Exclusive Interview! by Marwa ElDiwiny
UFOs, Angels & the Paranormal: The Hidden Symphony of the Unknown
UFO Symphonic: Journeys into Sound by Mike Fiorito
Order the book here 👉 https://www.amazon.com/UFO-Symphonic-Journeys-into-Sound/dp/162720606X
How Scientists Search for UFOs — Can We Outsmart What’s Already Watching Us?
How Scientists Search for UFOs — Can We Outsmart What’s Already Watching Us?
What if UFOs aren’t just random objects… but intelligent observers?
In this episode, we explore how scientists actually search for UFOs — the sensors they use, the data that matters, and the possibility that these unknown objects might be actively avoiding detection.
If you curious about the the published papers by Kevi
This Drive Eliminates Backlash — Could the Archimedes Drive Be Game-Changing for Robotics?
This Drive Eliminates Backlash — Could the Archimedes Drive Be Game-Changing for Robotics? by Marwa ElDiwiny
Will Robot-Assembled Burgers Change the Fast Food Industry?
Will Robot-Assembled Burgers Change the Fast Food Industry? by Marwa ElDiwiny
How Does the Orbit Actuator Solve the Ball-and-Socket Challenge in Robotics?
For more info about the orbit actuator, please check https://cnprnd.com/
Or contact Michael Cortez: michael.cortez@cnprnd.com
Robot Garden: A Collection of Industrial Robots
Robot Garden: A Collection of Industrial Robots by Marwa ElDiwiny
The Shadow Knows: Why Did Unitree Go with a 45-Degree Anhedral Angle in the Waist?
The Shadow Knows: Why Did Unitree Go with a 45-Degree Anhedral Angle in the Waist? by Marwa ElDiwiny
Zhenan Bao on Self-Healing Materials, Soft Robotics, Bell Labs, and the Schön Scandal
This episode was never published and was recorded two years ago, and her insights are still relevant today.
How Neura Robotics Is Rethinking Humanoid Bot Design | Full Interview with David Reger
How Neura Robotics Is Rethinking Humanoid Bot Design | Full Interview with David Reger by Marwa ElDiwiny
The Articulated Toe: Why Humanoid Robots Need It?
The Articulated Toe: Why Humanoid Robots Need It? by Marwa ElDiwiny
The Quaternion Drive: How This Mechanism Could Be Game-Changing for Humanoid Robotics
The Quaternion Drive: How This Mechanism Could Be Game-Changing for Humanoid Robotics by Marwa ElDiwiny
ETs, Government Secrets, and Hidden Agreements | Danny Sheehan
ETs, Government Secrets, and Hidden Agreements | Danny Sheehan by Marwa ElDiwiny
Singularity in Robotics: What It Is and How to Design Around It
Singularity in Robotics: What It Is and How to Design Around It by Marwa ElDiwiny
The Great Rotary vs. Linear Debate: Who Will Win?
The Great Rotary vs. Linear Debate: Who Will Win? by Marwa ElDiwiny
Cold Shoulder: Why Novel Shoulder Designs Are Being Ignored?
Cold Shoulder: Why Novel Shoulder Designs Are Being Ignored? by Marwa ElDiwiny
What’s Up with 4NE-1’s Knees? How Neura Robotics Is Rethinking Humanoid Bot Design
What’s Up with 4NE-1’s Knees? How Neura Robotics Is Rethinking Humanoid Bot Design by Marwa ElDiwiny
Walk This Way: How Humanoid Gait Can Be Designed to Walk More Like Humans
Walk This Way: How Humanoid Gait Can Be Designed to Walk More Like Humans by Marwa ElDiwiny
How to Persuade a Robot to Do What You Want It to Do?
For more about Wyyt AI, check out their website: https://wyyt.ai/
You can follow Artem Burachenok on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aburachenok
Waist Not, Want Not – How Important Is the Waist in Humanoid Robot Design?
Waist Not, Want Not – How Important Is the Waist in Humanoid Robot Design? by Marwa ElDiwiny
It’s All in the Hips: Ever wondered how hip design impacts a humanoid robot’s movement?
It’s All in the Hips: Ever wondered how hip design impacts a humanoid robot’s movement? by Marwa ElDiwiny
Tad McGeer: The Man Behind Passive Dynamic Walking & Boeing Insitu ScanEagle
Tad McGeer: The Man Behind Passive Dynamic Walking & Boeing Insitu ScanEagle by Marwa ElDiwiny
How to Build a Humanoid Robot: Part 2
How to Build a Humanoid Robot: Part 2 by Marwa ElDiwiny
BIG NEWS: We’re Launching a Humanoid Robot Company?! 🤖 (Wait… What?! 😂) Part1
BIG NEWS: We’re Launching a Humanoid Robot Company?! 🤖 (Wait… What?! 😂) Part1 by Marwa ElDiwiny
Every Thing Happens For A Reason
Every Thing Happens For A Reason by Marwa ElDiwiny
The Inverse Design Challenge: How Can AI Create Structures with Targeted Properties?
This is a conversation with Dennis Kochmann, a professor at ETH Zurich. This is a shortened version of our interview. For more about his work, visit: https://ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/eth-news/news/2023/12/artificial-intelligence-for-safer-bike-helmets-and-better-shoe-soles.html
