Working at the intersection of art, robotics, and social media, Dr. Ken Goldberg shares his thoughts on making robots less clumsy when grabbing objects.
The Essential Interview: Dr. Aaron Edsinger, Hello Robot Inc.
A proven entrepreneur and innovative robot designer, Aaron Edsinger shares the journey of working in the human-collaborative robots field.
The Essential Interview: Rescue Robots Developer Robin Murphy
Rescue robots can help save lives in the aftermath of disaster, but agencies should know more about their costs and capabilities, says Robin Murphy, founder of Roboticists Without Borders.
The Essential Interview: Vecna Robotics’ Daniel Theobald Talks About Doing Well by Doing Good
Robotics startups can become successful without losing sight of social value, says Vecna Robotics’ Daniel Theobald. He describes his experiences and outlook.
The Essential Interview: Martin Haegele, Head of Robot and Assistive Systems, Fraunhofer Institute
European robotics research institutions are world leaders, and Martin Haegele has spent his career helping industrial and service robot innovations reach commercialization.
The Essential Interview: Exoskeleton Inventor, UPnRIDE Founder Amit Goffer
Exoskeleton entrepreneur Amit Goffer is well-known for his work on the ReWalk system. UPnRIDE, his latest project, is intended to provide full mobility in a standing position.
The Essential Interview: Autonomous Solutions CEO Mel Torrie
In this Essential Interview excerpt, the CEO of Autonomous Solutions discusses his experience working up in robotics, ASI’s unique business model, and challenges facing mobile robots.
The Essential Interview: Humanoid Robot Researcher Dr. Jun Ho Oh
In this Essential Interview, Dr. Jun Ho Oh, director of the Humanoid Research Center at KAIST and co-founder of Rainbow Robotics Co., talks about the challenges of creating a robust humanoid robot and the nascent market for commercial androids.
The Essential Interview: CMU’s Howie Choset on Robotics Collaboration
In the latest Essential Interview excerpt, CMU Professor Howie Choset talks about his research into snake robots, robotics collaboration with other researchers, and commercializing products with students.
The Essential Interview: Cory Kidd, Human-Robot Interaction Pioneer and Catalia Health CEO
Cory Kidd, the CEO of Catalia Health, recently spoke with Industrial Robot’s Joanne Pransky about his interest in healthcare, how he founded two robotics companies, and potential market for Mabu.
The Essential Interview: Gianmarco Veruggio, Telerobotics and ‘Roboethics’ Pioneer
In this Essential Interview excerpt, Gianmarco Veruggio discusses his innovative work on Italian marine robots, how he got into “roboethics,” and what safeguards are needed for military robots.
The Essential Interview: Rob Buckingham, UK Atomic Energy Authority Director
Robotics Ph.D. students should try to start their own businesses, says Rob Buckingham, director of the Remote Applications in Challenging Environments Centre at the UK Atomic Energy Authority.