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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Soft Robotics Podcast
We're two engineers on a mission to make interesting technology easy to understand. In each episode, we explore tech that is going to change the world – and keep it entertaining along the way.
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Each week, stand-up comedians Monica Nevi and Mike Coletta try to turn bad things into good things! Also included are good news stories, stupid internet quizzes, compliment competitions, charities, and general funny discussion. Welcome to Hug Central Station!
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The first podcast on control theory. inControl shop: https://incontrolpodcast.myshopify.com/
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On The Manufacturing Executive podcast, we’ll explore the strategies and experiences that are driving midsized manufacturers forward. You’ll hear conversations with passionate manufacturing leaders who have compelling stories to share about their successes and struggles. You’ll also hear interviews with B2B Sales and Marketing experts about what’s working on the business development front and how to make these ideas actionable. Episodes will feature topics related to industrial marketing and ...
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In this show, we expose the way artists think and how they influence business innovation. You can expect unique speakers who will share their tips, ideas, and methods to develop an artistic mindset in business. We often think about art as an object – a painting, a song, a movie, a sculpture, or a play. But what if we learned that art is actually a mindset, a way of thinking and operating in the world? A mindset, that more than ever could, and should, be applied to the world of business, tech ...
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The Jacobs School of Engineering at the University of California San Diego is a top ranked school doing good in the world.
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Interviews and antics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Department of Mechanical Engineering Pappalardo Lab - the most wicked lab on campus.
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If you find the term 'healthcare engineering' a bit bamboozling, don't worry, you're not alone. 'Engineering' usually brings to mind images of bridges and buildings. Healthcare engineering is essentially using maths and science to solve healthcare problems. This covers an incredibly broad range of activities – from 3D-printed prosthetic limbs to artificial intelligence to predict cancer. At the UCL Institute of Healthcare Engineering, our mission is to develop digital and medical technologie ...
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Would designing humanoid fighting robots be much different in a factory, and is it even necessary?
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Hugflection: Episode 188 – Soft Robotics with Naomi Fitter
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1:03:56Monica and Mike are joined by funny comedian and doctorate of mechanical engineering, Naomi Fitter!
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Take off those trousers buster it’s time for another episode of HugLife!
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230. 3D Printing Gets the Hannah Montana Treatment
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Imagine assembling a complex product with only scattered notes and fading tribal knowledge to guide you. In this conversation, we're talking about manufacturing work instructions. Despite their importance in passing expertise from veterans to new hires, most work instructions are outdated, manual, and hard to keep current – often putting entire pro…
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Ankle Deep: What is the Best Design for a Humanoid Ankle?
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Wuji Hand: What’s Different in Its Design?
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Hugflection: Episode 187 – Zoodles Poodles
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1:01:42Monica and Mike positive spin makeover television shows! They also discuss Mike’s professional xylophone career.
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A widening gap exists between industrial robot deployment in the US and China, even as American manufacturers grapple with rising labor costs and persistent worker shortages. So why does the adoption of domestic manufacturing automation adoption lag behind – especially among small and medium-sized businesses? And what are the real barriers holding …
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(4:20) – Playing badminton against a robot This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn how cobots are driving Industry 5.0 with safer, smarter human-robot teamwork! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http:/…
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How Planetary Roller Screws Work, How to Manufacture Them?
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Objectives, Hypotheses, Learnings: Smarter Problem Solving for Complex Manufacturing w/ Radhika Dutt
Today's guest, entrepreneur, speaker, and product leader Radhika Dutt, will challenge a core business belief that many of us have probably held for years – that traditional goal-setting frameworks like OKRs, KPIs, or SMART goals, are the surest path to performance and progress. In fact, she'll argue that focusing so intently on numbers and targets …
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ep36 - Markos Papageorgiou: Traffic Control — Theory and Practice
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2:14:26Outline 00:00 – Intro 00:51 – Early steps in research 09:55 – Historical overview of traffic control 25:20 – What is traffic? 34:06 – Road traffic control 45:37 – PI control of road junctions 58:19 – From macroscopic to microscopic simulations and back 1:10:08 – Dynamic traffic assignment 1:21:28 – Return to Greece 1:28:33 – The optimal control pro…
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Imagine a factory floor where specialized AI agents tackle real manufacturing roles – from inventory planning to quality inspection, each with their own set of tasks and responsibilities. Today, CEO and Co-Founder of First Resonance, Karan Talati, will dig into the practical side of agentic AI: how these intelligent systems are moving beyond theory…
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228. Harvard’s Soft Robot Gives Movement Back to ALS & Stroke Patients
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16:08(2:48) – Harvard’s soft robotic sling for stroke & ALS patients This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about how wearable robotics are helping Parkinson’s patients walk more freely! Become a founding reade…
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MEP Impact: Empowering Small Manufacturers with Training, Partnerships and Advocacy w/ Pete Connolly
In today’s conversation, you'll hear from CEO of the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Pete Connolly. Pete has spent over 40 years navigating the manufacturing landscape – from running divisions at a global defense company to leading a statewide organization dedicated to empowering small and midsize manufacturers. He’ll break down what th…
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Algorized: How Can We Sense Humans and Humanoids Safely?
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43:25https://www.algorized.com/technologyBy Marwa ElDiwiny
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Hugflection: Episode 186 – Barbecue Barber Shop
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1:06:48Monica and Mike positive spin age gap love! They also talk about Monica’s pre-engagement marriage registry
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What separates high-performing engineering teams from the rest? In this conversation, founder of Pipeline Design & Engineering, Aaron Moncur, will talk about the often overlooked drivers of engineering success, from the power of clear communication to the role of psychological safety and trust within teams. He'll explain why technical expertise alo…
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227. She Sells Seashells… and Reinvents Recycling
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18:47(4:15) - Seashells Inspire a Better Way to Recycle Plastic This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the future of electronics recycling using robotics & AI. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: …
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Hugflection: Episode 185 - Pancake Reawakening with Bri Pruett
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1:06:13Monica and Mike are joined once again by funny comedian and amazing person Bri Pruett!
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In today's conversation, Vice President, Asset Lifecycle Management Products and Engineering at IBM, Kendra DeKeyrel, shares how AI is already making a difference on factory floors – from visual inspections that spot defects in real time to smart software that optimizes field service and work orders. But what happens when AI can act autonomously, a…
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ep35 - Cosimo Della Santina: From Dexterous Manipulation to Soft Robotics and Embodied Intelligence
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1:46:44Outline 00:00 – Intro 01:19 – Early steps: PhD journey & robotic hands 15:42 – What is a soft robot? 23:35 – MIT years & models of soft robots 30:01 – Discretization & underactuation 37:21 – The regulation problem 47:01 – Pros and cons of soft robots 51:42 – The soft inverted pendulum 1:05:27 – Eigenmanifolds 1:15:22 – Physical intelligence 1:26:09…
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In today’s conversation, Vice President of Economic Development for the North Carolina Community College System, John Loyack, will use the success of his home state to illustrate what it takes to become a thriving manufacturing hub today. You’ll hear why the workforce itself must be treated as critical infrastructure – every bit as important as roa…
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226. Stop & Go No More: AI Cuts Intersection Emissions
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17:56(3:07) - Eco-driving measures could significantly reduce vehicle emissions This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the rise of automotive telematics and their critical role in reducing carbon emission…
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Watch out it’s a dirty one! Monica and Mike positive spin carbs!
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From a global pandemic to kick off this decade to the tariff rollercoaster of 2025, recent history has created plenty of reasons for American manufacturers to assemble a base of credible, responsive suppliers right here in North America. In today's conversation, Vice President at Advanced Purchasing Dynamics, Mike Wynn, will discuss why purchasing …
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Beyond Human Hand Limits: The Ultra-Redundant Dexterous Hands of Daxo Robotics
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Hugflection: Episode 183 – Kitty Cat Fox Tail
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1:00:39Monica and Mike positive spin going to events you don’t want to go to!
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In today's episode, senior coach at Lean Enterprise Institute, Mark Reich, dives into a Japanese strategic planning methodology that was born out of Toyota. Known as Hoshin Kanri, this system is focused on building alignment from the executive suite down to the shop floor, and driving meaningful action at every level. In our conversation, we'll dis…
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225. Detecting Disease Using Menstrual Pads
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17:23Sanitary towels morph into test strips This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about quantum dots and how their fluorescent properties can be used for various applications! Become a founding reader of our n…
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Hugflection: Episode 182 – Rockstar and the Bear
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1:00:27Monica and Mike positive spin creative delusion! They also discuss VIP parties, rancher rangers, and rocket scientist baristas.
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How can you transform a website visit from a qualified prospect into a real, human conversation? This is the question my guest, President of ManufacturingChats.com, Nelson Bruton, will be answering in today's episode. Specifically, he'll explain how a human-powered website chat function can drive that engagement. In this conversation, we'll explore…
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ep34 - inControl guide to ... Controllability & Observability
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59:28Outline 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - The big idea 03:42 - Controllability, observability, and ... the space race! 14:52 - Kálmán and the state-space paradigm 00:00 - The math and intuition: state-space basics, definitions, and duality 00:00 - A touch of nonlinearity 00:00 - Developments in the field: a chronological tour 00:00 - Controllability and observ…
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Hugflection: Episode 181 – RnB Eduardo
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1:04:57Monica and Mike positive spin frozen food! They also discuss favorite buttons, quartists, and the Schwann’s man.
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George Pesansky has spent more than 30 years driving operational excellence and performance improvement in the manufacturing sector. And his perspective turns some conventional wisdom on its head. In this episode, he’ll reveal why focusing on the root causes of SUCCESS (rather than failure), leads to breakthrough results on the shop floor and beyon…
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224. Geothermal Could Save the Grid. So Why’s No One Talking About It?
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21:06(2:15) - Enhanced geothermal systems: An underground tech surfaces… This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the advancements of clean energy solutions, including geothermal! -- As always, you can find…
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NEURA Robotics Unveils 3rd Gen 4NE1 at Automatica 2025 – Exclusive Interview!
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24:48NEURA Robotics Unveils 3rd Gen 4NE1 at Automatica 2025 – Exclusive Interview! by Marwa ElDiwinyBy Marwa ElDiwiny
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Hugflection: Episode 180 – Mister Little T with Aaron Marsh
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1:03:37Monica and Mike are joined by amazing comedian and hidden Mickey expert, Aaron Marsh!
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Imagine a future where homes are built faster, more affordably, and with the flexibility to meet the needs of any community—all while tackling the immense challenge of climate change. Today’s conversation is centered on rethinking one of the world’s oldest industries: construction. Co-Founder and CEO of Reframe Systems, Vikas Enti, will explore why…
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UFOs, Angels & the Paranormal: The Hidden Symphony of the Unknown
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1:07:25UFO Symphonic: Journeys into Sound by Mike FioritoOrder the book here 👉 https://www.amazon.com/UFO-Symphonic-Journeys-into-Sound/dp/162720606XBy Marwa ElDiwiny
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How Scientists Search for UFOs — Can We Outsmart What’s Already Watching Us?
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1:17:52How Scientists Search for UFOs — Can We Outsmart What’s Already Watching Us?What if UFOs aren’t just random objects… but intelligent observers?In this episode, we explore how scientists actually search for UFOs — the sensors they use, the data that matters, and the possibility that these unknown objects might be actively avoiding detection.If you c…
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This Drive Eliminates Backlash — Could the Archimedes Drive Be Game-Changing for Robotics?
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Hugflection: Episode 179 – Bread Spread with Kaycee Conlee
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1:03:20Monica and Mike are joined by hilarious and wonderful comedian–Kaycee Conlee–to positive spin daytime talk shows
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In this conversation, Chief Technology Officer of HighByte, Aron Semle, dives into the concept of Industrial DataOps. He talks about some of the unique challenges with collecting and managing data in manufacturing environments and the importance of contextualizing it all to drive action. Aron also touches on the the rise of AI agents. He explains h…
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223. Artificial Sweeteners For Treating Cancer?
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15:20(3:08) - A Sweet Solution for Safer Diagnosis and Treatment This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the use cases of human machine integration, where the technology is at today, and what the future ho…
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Will Robot-Assembled Burgers Change the Fast Food Industry?
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31:15Will Robot-Assembled Burgers Change the Fast Food Industry? by Marwa ElDiwinyBy Marwa ElDiwiny
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How Does the Orbit Actuator Solve the Ball-and-Socket Challenge in Robotics?
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1:40:51For more info about the orbit actuator, please check https://cnprnd.com/Or contact Michael Cortez: [email protected] Marwa ElDiwiny
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In today's conversation, CEO of JBM Packaging, Marcus Sheanshang, will share how his company's Fair Chance Hiring program – focused on recruiting, hiring and training previously incarcerated individuals – has not only filled critical staffing gaps but created transformational second chances in their lives. From setting up training equipment inside …
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