Episode 113: Soft robotic hands - Kaspar Althoefer

14/03/2025 32 min Temporada 5 Episodio 113
Episode 113: Soft robotic hands - Kaspar Althoefer

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Claire chatted to Kaspar Althoefer from Queen Mary University of London about soft robotic manipulators for healthcare and manufacturing. Kaspar Althoefer is Director of the Centre for Advanced Robotics at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). His research focuses on soft robotics, tactile perception, intelligent manipulation, and machine learning techniques for sensor signal interpretation. His research advancements have significant applications in robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery, rehabilitation, assistive technologies, and human-robot interactions within a range of scenarios, including manufacturing. Before joining QMUL, he was a Professor at King's College London, where he also earned his PhD. Join the Robot Talk community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ClaireAsher