The Asimov Podcast
Welcome to The Asimov Podcast where we explore the world of robotics and its impact on society. Our guests will share their unique insights, experiences and the challenges they faced on their journey in the field. They will also talk about their current research and projects and how they are shaping the future of robotics. We aim to help students interested in pursuing a career in robotics, by giving an overview of the different paths and opportunities available in the field. Tune in to discover the exciting world of robotics with the industry’s leading minds.
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Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Breweries are dynamic and challenging environments for automation, which is where robotics truly shines. With over 160 breweries worldwide, Heineken has a vast and varied testing ground—no two breweries are alike. This diversity highlights something that robotics and Heineken have in common: adaptability.
In this episode, we sit down with Wessel Reurslag, Product Owner for Robotics at Heineken, for an open and insightful conversation. We start from the very beginning—when Wessel’s interest in robotics was sparked as a kid. Spoiler alert: while many kids were doing their first presentations on guinea pigs, Wessel’s was about bearings!
We follow his journey through his studies, his early career, and his experiences at a start-up, by discussing the career decisions that eventually led him to Heineken, where he stood at the very beginning of the robotics department. Wessel also gives us a glimpse into the future, sharing his vision of robotics and the future of work.
This episode is extra meaningful to me, as I’ve had the privilege of working with Wessel on the Robotics team. Huge thanks to Wessel for sharing his journey with us!
ExRobotics: https://www.exrobotics.global/
Heineken Robotics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fPagwiat80
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Losing functionality in your arms greatly disrupts your life by making day-to-day activities a struggle. Imagine a cyborg-like solution that actuates your arm and hand. Sounds futuristic? Andrew Harlan works at Myomo, a company that brings this to reality TODAY.
Myomo is a Boston-based company that creates electrically actuated braces for people who can no longer fully use their arms, such as after suffering a stroke. We join Andrew Harlan on his journey from studying at MIT to being Director of Engineering at this innovative company in the field of medical robotics.
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Monday Jul 25, 2022
In this second episode we will peek behind the scenes at Lely, a company that fuses robotics into the lives of people working in agriculture. Joram van der Sluis recently graduated from TU Delft. He will tell us about how he got to where he is now: developing innovative robotic solutions at the R&D department of Lely.
Sunday May 08, 2022
Sunday May 08, 2022
In this very first episode of the Asimov Podcast we have a chat with Martijn Wisse. Martijn is a professor at the TU Delft and he will explain the ins and outs of an academic career. Let's learn more about how he came to be where he is now. How do start-ups fit into his story? How did Robotics came into existence at TU Delft? What is Martijn's vision for the future of robotics? Listen and find out!