http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/ We can learn a lot from brains and bodies when making machines and robots. But reversely, building complex machine systems can also give ideas about how brains and bodies have implemented their functioning over the evolution of ages. This podcast discusses various themes and aspects in-between robotics, neuroscience, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, biology, and technology. Podcast Generator 2.5 - http://www.podcastgenerator.net Sun, 17 May 2026 08:43:15 +0000 en Convergent Science Network http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/images/itunes_image.jpg http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/ We can learn a lot from brains and bodies when making machines and robots. But reversely, building complex machine systems can also give ideas about how brains and bodies have implemented their functioning over the evolution of ages. This podcast discusses various themes and aspects in-between robotics, neuroscience, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, biology, and technology. Thoughts, discussions, and achievements in neurobiology, biomimetic and biohybrid systems Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure paul.verschure@upf.edu no Maarja Kruusma (Tallin University of Technology) studies the building of fish, focusing especially on swimming. With Paul Verschure she discusses the importance of morphological details and body control, as well as biomimetical approaches in general. Maarja Kruusma (Tallin University of Technology) studies the building of fish, focusing especially on swimming. With Paul Verschure she discusses the importance of morphological details and body control, as well as biomimetical approaches in general. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-07_interview_maarja_kruusma.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-07_interview_maarja_kruusma.mp3 56:47 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure interview,science,robotics,fish,biomechanics no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:54:11 +0000 Benny Hochner (Hebrew University of Jerusalem) discusses his work on octopi and the way motor control is uniquely organised in their flexible bodies. Benny Hochner (Hebrew University of Jerusalem) discusses his work on octopi and the way motor control is uniquely organised in their flexible bodies. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2015-09-28_interview_benny_hochner.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2015-09-28_interview_benny_hochner.mp3 1:10:18 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure Science, Neuroscience no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:51:48 +0000 Maria Chiara Carozza (Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Italy) talks with Tony Prescott about the development of robotic prosthetic hands, exoskeletons, and skin, and the ways this could help people increase body movement control and rehabilitate. Maria Chiara Carozza (Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Italy) talks with Tony Prescott about the development of robotic prosthetic hands, exoskeletons, and skin, and the ways this could help people increase body movement control and rehabilitate. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-09_interview_maria_chiara_carozza.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-09_interview_maria_chiara_carozza.mp3 31:55 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:47:25 +0000 Yoseph Bar-Cohen (Jet Propulsion Lab, NASA) is an expert in the field of biomimetics. With Paul Verschure he discusses the influence of mountain goats on climbing robots, as well as the ways robotic technology is revolutionizing our society. Yoseph Bar-Cohen (Jet Propulsion Lab, NASA) is an expert in the field of biomimetics. With Paul Verschure he discusses the influence of mountain goats on climbing robots, as well as the ways robotic technology is revolutionizing our society. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-07_interview_yoseph_barcohen.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-07_interview_yoseph_barcohen.mp3 57:36 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure interview,science,robotics,biomechanics,technology no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:47:12 +0000 Joseph Ayers (Northeastern University) has moved from systems physiology to building robot lobsters, increasingly focusing on the interplay between the physiological, sensorimotor, and neural interplay of these animals' characteristics. Joseph Ayers (Northeastern University) has moved from systems physiology to building robot lobsters, increasingly focusing on the interplay between the physiological, sensorimotor, and neural interplay of these animals' characteristics. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-07_interview_joseph_ayers.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-07_interview_joseph_ayers.mp3 1:06:44 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure interview,science,robotics,biomechanics,neuro-physiology no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:47:03 +0000 Mitra Hartmann (Northwestern University, USA) researches perception, particularly 'active sensing'. With Tony Prescott, a colleague in the field, she discusses what can be learnt from exploratory behavior like whisking, including behavior and biology. Mitra Hartmann (Northwestern University, USA) researches perception, particularly 'active sensing'. With Tony Prescott, a colleague in the field, she discusses what can be learnt from exploratory behavior like whisking, including behavior and biology. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-07_interview_mitra_hartmann.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-07_interview_mitra_hartmann.mp3 16:49 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure interview,science,robotics,biomechanics,perception no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:46:35 +0000 Federico Carpi (University of Pisa, Italy) is an expert on robot body materials. With Tony Prescott he discusses the current development towards soft materials that can deform under electrical stimulation, and can act and sense at the same time. Federico Carpi (University of Pisa, Italy) is an expert on robot body materials. With Tony Prescott he discusses the current development towards soft materials that can deform under electrical stimulation, and can act and sense at the same time. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-07_interview_federico_carpi.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-07_interview_federico_carpi.mp3 36:50 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure interview,science,robotics,biomechanics,technology no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:46:31 +0000 Frank Grasso (Cognitive Robotics Lab, City University of New York) has extensively studied lobsters and cephalopods, and modeled with robots. With Tony Prescott he discusses sensing capabilities, control and learning capabilities of these animals. Frank Grasso (Cognitive Robotics Lab, City University of New York) has extensively studied lobsters and cephalopods, and modeled with robots. With Tony Prescott he discusses sensing capabilities, control and learning capabilities of these animals. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-07_interview_frank_grasso.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-07_interview_frank_grasso.mp3 43:31 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure interview,science,robotics,biomechanics,neuro-physiology no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:46:31 +0000 An expert in aerodynamics and animal locomotion, David Lentink (Wageningen University, The Netherlands) discusses with Tony Prescott the evolution of flight, its dynamics, and the influence of animal size. An expert in aerodynamics and animal locomotion, David Lentink (Wageningen University, The Netherlands) discusses with Tony Prescott the evolution of flight, its dynamics, and the influence of animal size. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-06_interview_david_lentink.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-06_interview_david_lentink.mp3 37:20 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure interview,science,technology,aerodynamics no Wed, 04 Apr 2018 07:43:43 +0000