The Robot Podcast

Today there are nearly three million robots at work in the world, and that number is predicted to increase dramatically – so what does the robotic revolution really mean for us? Join presenter and eng…

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Megamix: The Robot Future
In this Season 4 finale of The Robot Podcast, we hear some of the previously unheard parts of our interviews with the incredible guests who’ve appeared across the series. Fran Scott looks back at our exploration of how we’re building a future with intelligent robots at the core – for a better tomo…
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Automating The Amazon
It’s twice the size of India and covers 6.5 million square kilometers yet faces deforestation at a rate of five football pitches every minute! So what new technologies can be employed to help stem the decline of this important part of the planet? In this episode of The Robot Podcast from ABB, Fran…
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Robots Working at the Extremes
Robots are perfect for those dull, dangerous and dirty tasks, this frees us up to concentrate on the jobs humans are best at but how are they able to cope at the extremes? In this episode of The Robot Podcast from ABB Fran Scott finds out about the robotic technology that’s doing its work in harsh…
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How Can Robots Make You Feel Better?
How can robots help us feel better? The healthcare sector is undergoing a significant transformation as diagnosis and treatment of diseases moves on at pace. From coping with an ageing population to a worldwide shortage of medical staff, in this episode of ABB’s The Robot Podcast we explore the …
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Factories of the Future
Imagine the factory of the future where robots can quickly adapt and change in order to manufacture different items, or handle a multitude of tasks, and all at the press of a button. A world where such capabilities will transform industries. But these aren’t just the dreams of tomorrow because th…
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A.I. and Robotics on the Cutting Edge – Pushing Boundaries, Transforming Industries
Recently, we’ve seen major technological developments in machine learning, artificial intelligence, motion control, as well as low and no-code programming. 50 years ago all of this would have been seen as science fiction, but now is the time for exciting advanced technology to thrive and improve ou…
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Megamix
This special series-ending episode of The Robot Podcast brings you extra content from our incredible contributors that’s never been heard, as host Fran Scott looks back at the cutting-edge innovations we have explored over the series. There’s more from futurologist Shivvy Jervis, plus Ben Scott Rob…
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Food – Robots Serving Up Sustainably
How does our food go from the farm to our fork? Fran Scott tracks the journeys our meals make, and the robotic innovations that are changing the way industries across the global food supply-chain work. With thanks to Andrea Cassoni, Managing Director, Global Business Line General Industry, Robotic…
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Art – From Rembrandt to Robots
If art is defined as “the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.” then can robots be artists? Fran Scott finds out. With thanks to …
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Retail – Printing your Home Possessions
Our shopping habits and the way we make our purchases are constantly evolving but how are companies changing the way they operate in response to this and where do robots come in? With thanks to Doug Stephens, Founder of Retail Prophet, Ali Raja, ABB Global Marketing & Sales Director, and Manuel Ga…
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