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The Future of Robots is Squishy

Date
Wed, 5 Nov 2025
Time
18:00–18:30
Venue
Online
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The Future of Robots is Squishy

Join Dr. Alistair McConnell to explore the latest research in soft robotics. Discover robots that are built from fabric which you can hug and keep you company, ones used by stroke survivors to help them with their rehabilitation exercise and some that are even able to grow.

Dr. Alistair McConnell is a robotics expert at Heriot-Watt University who works on soft robots, how humans interact with robots, and how robots can affect healthcare. His work shows how science and creativity can come together to make a real impact.

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