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Soft Robotics Podcast

by Marwa ElDiwiny

Hey! I am Marwa ElDiwiny, the host and creator of the Soft Robotics podcast. I started this podcast for a reason, one of them was to ask the questions I always wanted to ask when I was in the lab and reignite my curiosity by talking to interesting people. I found my purpose in this podcast, I hope it may inspire someone somehow along this journey!

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Episodes

  1. 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

  2. My problem with Figure’s F.02 decommissioning

    My problem with Figure’s F.02 decommissioning by Marwa ElDiwiny

  3. 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?...

  4. 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.

  5. Why Did This Robot Take 7 Years? Matic Robots

    Why Did This Robot Take 7 Years? Matic Robots by Marwa ElDiwiny

  6. 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…

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  7. 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.

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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/

  11. 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…

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  12. The Man Who Built Robots for 60 Years | Mark Rosheim

    The Man Who Built Robots for 60 Years | Mark Rosheim by Marwa ElDiwiny

  13. 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...

  14. 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

  15. 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...

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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 – [email protected]

  19. Throwback: Sang-bae Kim on Humanoids and Legged Robots (2021)

    Throwback: Sang-bae Kim on Humanoids and Legged Robots (2021) by Marwa ElDiwiny

  20. 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/

  21. Humanoid Global: A Robotics VC Investment Thesis

    For more details check: https://www.humanoidglobal.ai/

  22. Ball-and-Socket… But for Locomotion, Enchanted Tools

    Ball-and-Socket… But for Locomotion, Enchanted Tools by Marwa ElDiwiny

  23. 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

  24. Persona AI: What’s Different in Their Waist Design

    Persona AI: What’s Different in Their Waist Design by Marwa ElDiwiny

  25. 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!

  26. 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...

  27. 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

  28. 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

  29. Deep Dive in Disney’s Self-Roaming Olaf Robot

    Deep Dive in Disney’s Self-Roaming Olaf Robot by Marwa ElDiwiny

  30. Humanoids That Tell Stories in Belgium – Jan De Coster

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  31. Manus Data Capture Glove Live Demo: Precision Hand Tracking

    Manus Data Capture Glove Live Demo: Precision Hand Tracking by Marwa ElDiwiny

  32. Codey: Early Humanoid Prototype for Kids & Caregivers

    Codey: Early Humanoid Prototype for Kids & Caregivers by Marwa ElDiwiny

  33. 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

  34. ROBOTERA: Live Demo 12-DOF Hand & L7 Humanoid Robot

    ROBOTERA: Live Demo 12-DOF Hand & L7 Humanoid Robot by Marwa ElDiwiny

  35. Weave Robotics: "Humanoids are built from philosophy, not parts"

    Weave Robotics: "Humanoids are built from philosophy, not parts" by Marwa ElDiwiny

  36. Teague: Designing a Robot’s Identity

    Teague: Designing a Robot’s Identity by Marwa ElDiwiny

  37. Booster Robotics in Action: Live Demo

    Booster Robotics in Action: Live Demo by Marwa ElDiwiny

  38. Humanoid: What’s Different About Their Wrist Design?

    Humanoid: What’s Different About Their Wrist Design? by Marwa ElDiwiny

  39. A Deep Dive into Actuators for Humanoid Robotics — Robotics Club

    A Deep Dive into Actuators for Humanoid Robotics — Robotics Club by Marwa ElDiwiny

  40. Sunday Robotics Uncovered! A Conversation with the Founding Team

    Sunday Robotics Uncovered! A Conversation with the Founding Team by Marwa ElDiwiny

  41. AI Robotics: What We Haven’t Solved… Yet

    AI Robotics: What We Haven’t Solved… Yet by Marwa ElDiwiny

  42. 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

  43. 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

  44. 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

  45. 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/

  46. Unitree H2: Deep Dive

    Unitree H2: Deep Dive by Marwa ElDiwiny

  47. 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

  48. 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

  49. 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

  50. Wuji Hand: What’s Different in Its Design?

    Wuji Hand: What’s Different in Its Design? by Marwa ElDiwiny

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Hey! I am Marwa ElDiwiny, the host and creator of the Soft Robotics podcast. I started this podcast for a reason, one of them was to ask the questions I always wanted to ask when I was in the lab and reignite my curiosity by talking to interesting people. I found my purpose in this podcast, I hope it may inspire someone somehow along this journey!

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