ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
[human] in the RoboLoop is a podcast series from infodemilab at Koç University, exploring the intersection of robotics, design, and human experience. Each episode features honest, curiosity-driven conversations about how robots are quietly reshaping the way we live, care, and connect — not as cold machines, but as companions, collaborators, and sometimes, unexpected sources of comfort.
Founded by Assoc. Prof. Suncem Koçer and Assistant Prof. Bengisu Çağıltay, and produced and hosted by Zehra Mutlu, the show bridges academic research with real, human stories — bringing on researchers, designers
Founded by Assoc. Prof. Suncem Koçer and Assistant Prof. Bengisu Çağıltay, and produced and hosted by Zehra Mutlu, the show bridges academic research with real, human stories — bringing on researchers, designers
Hosts:
Update frequency:
weekly
Average audio length:
21 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
11 episodes
since July 11, 2026
episodic
IN THIS PODCAST 🔗
LATEST EPISODE 🔗
This episode features Zehra with Onur Özcan, faculty member in Mechanical Engineering at BK University and head of the Miniature Robotics Lab.
Discuss why robotics at small scales is so different from conventional robotics, and how bio-inspired design, flexibility, and power constraints shape what…
PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
Çetin Meriçli, Co-founder of Atlas Robotics, reveals why the biggest breakthrough in embodied intelligence is not raw speed or flashy demos, but robots that can improve from feedback the way humans do.
If you care about robotics, AI, or where physical work is headed next, this conversation will ch…
Robots are getting smarter, but the real breakthrough is not in making them do everything. It is in teaching them to do one hard thing really well.
Mehmet Doğar, Professor of Robotics and AI at the University of Leeds, explains why object manipulation is one of the toughest problems in robotics an…
Discover cutting-edge developments in bioinspired robotics, with focus on on adaptability, safety, and real-world applications with Professor Zeynep Temel from Carnegie Mellon University. Join us to delve into interdisciplinary research, challenges at small scales, and future directions of robotics…
Discover insights into the cutting-edge of medical robotics, from magnetic and soft robots to capsule technology, with Professor Pietro Valdastre of Stormlab Leeds.
This episode covers the challenges, innovations, and future of minimally invasive robotic procedures, including cancer detection and …
Discover how tiny, magnetically-guided robots are transforming vascular interventions, making procedures less invasive, safer, and proactive in preventing disease progression. Join us as Dr. Hakan Ceylan shares groundbreaking insights into the future of microrobotics in medicine.
Main Topics:
The…
Join us in this episode as we delve into the fascinating world of soft and reconfigurable robotics with Dr. Jamie Paik, a leading researcher at EPFL's Reconfigurable Robotics Lab.
Discover how nature inspires robotic design, the potential applications in daily life, and the future challenges and o…
Discover how AI and robotics are creating more human-like interactions and their potential applications in everyday life. In this episode, Professor Hatice Güneş talks about her multidisciplinary work, the importance of emotional and affective intelligence, and her insights into the future of socia…
In this episode of Human in the Roboloop, Zehra interviews Professor Erdal Kayacan from Paderborn University, Germany to discuss the latest advancements, challenges, and future directions in autonomous systems and AI-powered robotics. They explore how AI is transforming robotics, practical applicat…
Discover how robotics research is transforming real-world applications—from agriculture and environmental monitoring to home assistance and lab automation.
Join Zehra and special guest Professor Volkan İşler for a deep dive into the future of robotics and its impact on daily life.
Main Topics Cove…
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