What if robots embraced a soft, animal-inspired design?
Our TEDx Talk from June 2023 is finally here!
Imagine robots that are squishy like fish, gentle like dogs, and helpful enough to fold your laundry. That’s the future of robotics we envision in this newly released TEDxGateway talk from June 2023.
In this live talk, Robert dives into how soft and musculoskeletal robots could change the way we interact with machines. From a fish-shaped robot exploring the ocean to a hand that learns to grasp objects and a robotic leg powered by artificial muscles, he shows with live demos how taking inspiration from nature could make robots safer, quieter, and more useful in our everyday lives.
If you’ve ever wished a robot could clean your kitchen or just shake your hand without crushing it—this one’s for you.
And yes, there’s a really cool jumping robot demo. Because why not?
