Soft Robotics Podcast
Marwa ElDiwiny
Hey! I am Marwa ElDiwiny, the host and creator of the Soft Robotics podcast. I started this podcast for a reason, one of them was to ask the questions I always wanted to ask when I was in the lab and reignite my curiosity by talking to interesting people. I found my purpose in this podcast, I hope it may inspire someone somehow along this journey!
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Apr 1, 2026 • 1h 4min
What AI Robotics Demos Don’t Show: The Missing Piece in AI Robotics
Phil Trubey, an AI and robotics industry expert with decades tracking the field, discusses why humanoid demos hide how robots actually learn. He compares fast motor skills to slower planning, explains why fine dexterity like tying shoelaces is hard, and explores teleoperation, simulation, training bottlenecks, neuromorphic chips, and the gap between flashy hardware and practical deployed robots.
Mar 25, 2026 • 59min
Carl Bass: The Origin of AutoCAD & the Future of Design
Carl Bass, former Autodesk CEO and maker of vehicles and robots, reflects on AutoCAD’s origins and the shift from mainframes to personal design tools. He discusses early CAD constraints, the creation of Fusion 360 as a cloud-collaboration platform, experiments with LLMs for CAD, and hands-on prototyping, 3D printing, and robotics projects. Carl also weighs practical tradeoffs in metal printing and robot form factors.
Mar 18, 2026 • 59min
Exclusive: Inverted Planetary Roller Screws from Chinese Manufacturer CB Robot Technology
For more details, contact:
长坂（扬州）机器人科技有限公司 / CB Robot Technology
Jianhao Zhou – demerzel.zhou@gmail.com
Mar 9, 2026 • 50min
Throwback: Sang-bae Kim on Humanoids and Legged Robots (2021)
Throwback: Sang-bae Kim on Humanoids and Legged Robots (2021) by Marwa ElDiwiny
Feb 17, 2026 • 44min
Can Planetary Roller Screws Be Produced in Under 20 Seconds to Make Them Viable for Humanoids?
Scott Walter Sits Down with Benjamin Schwegler from LTK Lineartechnik Korb to Talk About: Can Roller Screws Be Made in 20 Seconds and How This Could Make Them Viable for Humanoids?
https://ltk-linearmotion.com/about-us/
Feb 10, 2026 • 50min
Humanoid Global: A Robotics VC Investment Thesis
For more details check: https://www.humanoidglobal.ai/
Feb 6, 2026 • 53min
Ball-and-Socket… But for Locomotion, Enchanted Tools
Ball-and-Socket… But for Locomotion, Enchanted Tools by Marwa ElDiwiny
Feb 4, 2026 • 47min
The Ability Hand: The Fastest Touch-Sensitive Bionic Hand in the World
The Ability Hand: The Fastest Touch-Sensitive Bionic Hand in the World by Marwa ElDiwiny
Jan 26, 2026 • 53min
Persona AI: What’s Different in Their Waist Design
Persona AI: What’s Different in Their Waist Design by Marwa ElDiwiny
Jan 22, 2026 • 33min
The Belgian Unicorn Whisperer: Louis Jonckheere
The Belgian Unicorn Whisperer: Louis Jonckheere
I had the chance to sit down with Louis at Wintercircus Ghent to answer some spicy Reddit questions, talk about his journey, and hear what’s next for Aikido Security .
I had a blast during this conversation and hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
