Soft Robotics Podcast

Jason Black is a venture investor focused on transformational technologies, with a particular interest in robotics, AI, and frontier markets. He spent nearly a decade at RRE Ventures, where he partnered with founders building companies across deep tech and emerging industries. Known early in his venture career as “the robot guy,” Jason has long been drawn to complex systems and technologies pushing the boundaries of what machines can do. He brings an investor perspective on the future of robotics, including what separates promising humanoid robotics companies from those that ultimately succeed.

Mia Hand: For Humans & Robots

Scott Walter sits down with Francesco Clemente from Prensilia to break down the design of Mia Hand and take a deep dive into its development.

https://www.mia-hand.com/en/

Daniel Simu decided to build his own.

A self-built robotic acrobat created by interdisciplinary artist and performer Daniel Simu. Blending circus, engineering, and storytelling, this project explores the strange and fascinating relationship between humans and machines.

In this episode, we dive into how Acrobot was built, why it exists, and what it means when a robot becomes a performance partner instead of just a tool.

Daniel’s work pushes the boundaries of what performance art can be in a post-digital world.
https://danielsimu.com/

The Man Who Built Robots for 60 Years | Mark Rosheim by Marwa ElDiwiny

What if intelligence doesn’t come from code at all?

Thrishantha Nanayakkara, professor of robotics at Imperial College London, explores this idea in Ghost Circuits.

The book shows how computation can emerge from physical materials, geometry, and body–environment interactions, suggesting that “thinking machines” may not need traditional software at all.

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