Robot Talk Episode 135 – Robot anatomy and design, with Chapa Sirithunge - Robohub

In episode 135 of the Robot Talk podcast, Claire interviews Chapa Sirithunge, a Marie Sklodowska-Curie fellow in robotics at the University of Cambridge. Sirithunge discusses the interplay between robot design and human anatomy, highlighting how insights from each field can inform the other. Her background includes a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Moratuwa and academic roles in Sri Lanka before joining Cambridge in 2022. Her research focuses on assistive robotics, soft robotics, and physical human-robot interaction. Beyond her research, Sirithunge is also the founder of Women in Robotics Cambridge, an initiative aimed at supporting and guiding young women interested in robotics careers. The episode explores the broader themes of how robotic systems can mimic or complement human anatomy and the implications for developing more effective assistive technologies. Robot Talk continues to serve as a platform for discussing advances in robotics, AI, and autonomous systems.