• News Views Podcast Learn team about contribute republish AIhub resources AIhub events News Views Podcast Learn News Views Podcast Learn Robot Talk Episode 138 - Robots in the environment, with Stefano Mintchev Claire chatted to Stefano Mintchev from ETH Zürich about robots to explore and monitor the natural environment. • Stefano Mintchevis an Assistant Professor of Environmental Robotics at ETH Zürich in Switzerland. • in Bioinspired Robotics from Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna in Italy, and conducted postdoctoral research at EPFL in Switzerland, focused on bioinspired design principles for versatile aerial robots. • At ETH Zürich, Stefano leads a research group working at the intersection of robotics and environmental science, developing robust and scalable bioinspired robotic technologies for monitoring and promoting the sustainable use of natural resources. • Related posts : Reversible, detachable robotic hand redefines dexterity “Robot, make me a chair” Robot Talk Episode 144 - Robot trust in humans, with Samuele Vinanzi How can robots acquire skills through interactions with the physical world? • An interview with Jiaheng Hu Sven Koenig wins the 2026 ACM/SIGAI Autonomous Agents Research Award Robot Talk Episode 143 - Robots for children, with Elmira Yadollahi New frontiers in robotics at CES 2026 Robot Talk Episode 142 - Collaborative robot arms, with Mark Gray ↑ News Views Podcast Learn post timeline team about contribute republish AIhub resources AIhub events RSS substack linkedin facebook twitter bluesky youtube Would you like to learn how to tell impactful stories about your robot or AI system?

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  • Episode 138 of Robot Talk features Claire speaking with Stefano Mintchev, an assistant professor at ETH Zürich, about the use of bio‑inspired robots for environmental monitoring. Mintchev earned his Ph.D. in Bioinspired Robotics from Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna and completed postdoctoral research at EPFL, where he explored design principles for versatile aerial robots. At ETH, he leads a research group that blends robotics and environmental science to develop robust, scalable robotic systems for monitoring natural resources and supporting sustainable resource use. The discussion highlights the potential of autonomous robots to enhance ecological data collection and conservation efforts.

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