In this episode, Kirstin Hagelskjær Petersen shares insights from her pioneering work on swarm robotics and autonomous construction. Drawing inspiration from social insects such as ants and bees, she explains how the collective behavior of simple robots can give rise to complex, emergent functionalities that surpass the capabilities of individual units. Kirstin discusses her innovative approaches to designing bio-cyber physical systems and facilitating human-swarm interaction, emphasizing the potential of these technologies to transform construction in hazardous or challenging settings. Tune in to discover how lessons from nature are driving the next generation of resilient and scalable robotic systems.

This episode explores how measurement science is revolutionizing robotics, particularly in manufacturing and emergency response. Dr. Kamel S. Saidi discusses the development of metrics, test methods, and evaluation protocols that ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of robotic systems, highlighting real-world applications from construction automation to advanced 3D imaging systems.

In this episode, Jan Peters shares his vast experience at the intersection of artificial intelligence and robotics. As a full professor at TU Darmstadt and department head at DFKI's Systems AI for Robot Learning, Jan provides a comprehensive overview of his current projects that are redefining intelligent autonomous systems. He discusses the integration of machine learning techniques with robotic control systems, the challenges encountered along the way, and the innovative solutions his teams have developed. Tune in to gain insights into the future of robotics from one of Europe's leading experts in robot learning and autonomous systems.