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Soft Robotics Podcast

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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00:22:30

My problem with Figure’s F.02 decommissioning

Soft Robotics Podcast ·

2026/10/05

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

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01:10:13

Digit 5: What Are They Not Showing Us?

Soft Robotics Podcast ·

2026/09/20

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 asking what that means for safety. Scott Walter and I sat down to go through the new design and the

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01:02:11

James Kuffner on Warehouse Robots, Humanoids & the...

Soft Robotics Podcast ·

2026/09/06

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.

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00:57:48

Why Did This Robot Take 7 Years? Matic Robots

Soft Robotics Podcast ·

2026/09/04

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

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01:07:22

The Case for Three Fingers — Fluidic Tendons vs....

Soft Robotics Podcast ·

2026/08/18

The Case for Three Fingers ... Fluidic Tendons vs. Conventional Tendons vs. Direct DriveScott 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 the most comprehensive conversations for anyone designing robotic hands.

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00:55:43

Matic Robots, Tomorrow’s Reveal + The New Hand of...

Soft Robotics Podcast ·

2026/08/12

Matic Robots, Tomorrow’s Reveal + The New Hand of FoundationScott 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.

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00:34:52

What if batteries could store more energy, last...

Soft Robotics Podcast ·

2026/08/09

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 energy, and operate more safely. More about Anthro Energy: https://www.anthroenergy.com/

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01:02:46

The Humanoid Robotics Race: Who Actually Has a...

Soft Robotics Podcast ·

2026/07/29

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 pushing the boundaries of what machines can do. He brings an investor perspective on the future of robotics,

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00:45:15

Mia Hand: For Humans and Robots

Soft Robotics Podcast ·

2026/07/18

Mia Hand: For Humans & RobotsScott 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/

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00:47:13

He Built a Robot That Performs Acrobatics

Soft Robotics Podcast ·

2026/07/05

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 partner instead of just a tool. Daniel’s work pushes the boundaries of what performance art can be in a

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01:19:43

The Man Who Built Robots for 60 Years | Mark Rosheim

Soft Robotics Podcast ·

2026/06/14

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

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01:23:21

Ghost Circuits: Machines That Think Without Code

Soft Robotics Podcast ·

2026/06/03

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

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01:17:02

Humanoid Robots Are Still a Body Problem with Jerry...

Soft Robotics Podcast ·

2026/04/25

Humanoid Robots Are Still a Body Problem with Jerry Pratt (Persona AI) by Marwa ElDiwiny

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01:35:58

The Rosheim Joint: A Hidden Breakthrough in Wrist Design

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2026/04/08

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 developed robotic systems for major clients including NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, and aerospace

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01:03:48

What AI Robotics Demos Don’t Show: The Missing Piece...

Soft Robotics Podcast ·

2026/04/01

What AI Robotics Demos Don’t Show: The Missing Piece in AI RoboticsSat down with Phil Trubey to talk neuromorphic chips and the holy grail of AI robotics.

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00:58:56

My Conversation with Carl Bass: Autodesk, Innovation...

Soft Robotics Podcast ·

2026/03/25

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.

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00:58:36

Exclusive: Inverted Planetary Roller Screws from...

Soft Robotics Podcast ·

2026/03/18

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

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00:50:16

Throwback: Sang-bae Kim on Humanoids and Legged...

Soft Robotics Podcast ·

2026/03/09

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

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00:44:23

Can Planetary Roller Screws Be Produced in Under 20...

Soft Robotics Podcast ·

2026/02/17

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/

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00:49:37

Humanoid Global: A Robotics VC Investment Thesis

Soft Robotics Podcast ·

2026/02/10

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

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