From assistive technologies that support independent living, to robotic systems inspired by the behavior of bees, the future of robotics is unfolding faster than ever. Advances in AI and cheaper hardware are transforming the field—shifting the focus from expensive, dexterous machines to building flexible “general-purpose robot brains” powered by neural networks.

In this episode of Cordis Discovery Podcast, New Horizons in Robotics, three leading researchers share how their EU-funded projects are pushing boundaries:

• Mac MacLachlan (Maynooth University) explores how digital technologies and robotics can enhance social inclusion.

• Arash Ajoudani (Italian Institute of Technology) develops innovative human-robot interfaces for safer, smarter collaboration.

• Tim Landgraf (Free University of Berlin) studies bees and guppies to design biomimetic systems, including a robotic bee.

What can robots do to prevent workplace injuries? How might biomimetics shape the machines of tomorrow? And could new AI training methods revolutionize how robots learn and adapt?

🎧 Tune in to New Horizons in Robotics and discover how science is shaping the next generation of robotic systems.