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In-depth, unscripted conversations with CEOs, CTOs, and thought leaders in the robotics industry, covering cutting-edge technology, business strategies, and the future of automation.
Advancing Robot Hardware Innovation through ARIA's New UK Research Initiative
Audrow Nash Podcast
51 minutes 58 seconds
9 months ago
Advancing Robot Hardware Innovation through ARIA's New UK Research Initiative
I talk with Jenny Read who is the Programme Director at ARIA (Advanced Research and Invention Agency).
We talk about: - ARIA's ambitious £50M investment in robotics hardware research - The need for fundamental breakthroughs in robot hardware and actuation - How neuroscience insights can inspire better robot design - Building a research community focused on hardware innovation - The unique funding approach that encourages high-risk, high-reward projects
You'll like this interview if you're interested in robotics hardware development, research funding initiatives, or the future of robot actuation and control systems.
TIMECODES (0:00) Start (0:15) Jenny Read & ARIA Overview (3:49) Jenny's ARIA Role (6:26) Robotics Focus (8:22) Hardware Focus Areas (9:40) Gear Ratio Discussion (11:56) Touch Sensing & Robot Fragility (13:41) Body Design & Neural Control (19:15) Career Background & Funding (22:33) Program Focus & Logistics (27:56) The Dexterity Challenge (33:31) ARIA Strategy (42:59) Development Bottlenecks (45:38) Measuring Success (48:33) Key Takeaways (51:52) Outro
Audrow Nash Podcast
In-depth, unscripted conversations with CEOs, CTOs, and thought leaders in the robotics industry, covering cutting-edge technology, business strategies, and the future of automation.
