The Asimov Podcast
Welcome to The Asimov Podcast where we explore the world of robotics and its impact on society. Our guests will share their unique insights, experiences and the challenges they faced on their journey in the field. They will also talk about their current research and projects and how they are shaping the future of robotics. We aim to help students interested in pursuing a career in robotics, by giving an overview of the different paths and opportunities available in the field. Tune in to discover the exciting world of robotics with the industry’s leading minds.
Episodes
Breweries are dynamic and challenging environments for automation, which is where robotics truly shines. With over 160 breweries worldwide, Heineken has a vast and varied testing ground—no two breweries are alike. This diversity highlights something that robotics and Heineken have in common: adaptability.
In this episode, we sit down with Wessel Reurslag, Product Owner for Robotics at Heineken, for an open and insightful conversati...
Losing functionality in your arms greatly disrupts your life by making day-to-day activities a struggle. Imagine a cyborg-like solution that actuates your arm and hand. Sounds futuristic? Andrew Harlan works at Myomo, a company that brings this to reality TODAY.
Myomo is a Boston-based company that creates electrically actuated braces for people who can no longer fully use their arms, such as after suffering a stroke. We join Andre...
In this second episode we will peek behind the scenes at Lely, a company that fuses robotics into the lives of people working in agriculture. Joram van der Sluis recently graduated from TU Delft. He will tell us about how he got to where he is now: developing innovative robotic solutions at the R&D department of Lely.
In this very first episode of the Asimov Podcast we have a chat with Martijn Wisse. Martijn is a professor at the TU Delft and he will explain the ins and outs of an academic career. Let's learn more about how he came to be where he is now. How do start-ups fit into his story? How did Robotics came into existence at TU Delft? What is Martijn's vision for the future of robotics? Listen and find out!