
In the TEDxGateway video Robert Katzschmann challenges the limitations of current robotic designs, advocating for a new generation of versatile and gentle robots that can coexist with humans. Inspired by nature's smooth and adaptable creatures, the talk explores how these new robots are designed, what they look like, and the incredible things they can do.
Robert Katzschmann is an Assistant Professor of Robotics at ETH Zurich. He has made significant contributions to the field through his research on robotic manipulation technologies and the establishment of the Soft Robotics Lab. Robert's work has been published in reputable journals, including Science Robotics, and featured in notable media outlets.