Robot Talk Episode 131 – Empowering game-changing robotics research, with Edith-Clare Hall - Robohub

In Robot Talk Episode 131, Claire interviews Edith-Clare Hall, a PhD student at the University of Bristol and Frontier Specialist at the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA), about accelerating scientific and technological breakthroughs in robotics. Edith-Clare Hall focuses on bridging the gap between academic research and real-world deployment, particularly in cyber-physical autonomy. Her PhD research involves developing bespoke robotic systems to support individuals with progressive conditions like motor neurone disease (MND). At ARIA, she serves as a technical generalist, working to fast-track innovations across emerging and future robotics programs. The episode highlights Edith-Clare's leadership role in Women in Robotics UK and her work at ARIA, which aims to empower game-changing robotics research by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and practical application. The podcast itself is part of a series exploring advancements in robotics, AI, and autonomous machines, featuring discussions on topics such as adaptive soft robotic lenses, generative AI for robot training environments, and robots learning from humans. This