Hackaday Podcast · 24 Dec 2021 · 3m · Episode 149
Elliot Williams, editor-in-chief of Hackaday, hosts a holiday placeholder episode to resolve the 'What's That Sound?' mystery from the previous week. He reveals the audio was captured by the Perseverance Rover on Mars, specifically the sound of its metal tractor treads rolling over rocks, and announces Jason as the winner who correctly identified it. Williams also notes that the next episode will be delayed until the New Year for a retrospective.
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Claire Asher, the host of the Robot Talk podcast, announces the upcoming launch of Season 5 on September 27, 2024. She summarizes the show's four-year history of interviewing over 100 robotics experts from universities, startups, and large companies. The episode highlights the podcast's focus on accessible topics like humanoid robots, surgical robots, safety, and ethics, inviting listeners to subscribe and engage via social media.
In this April Fools' Day episode, hosts Amelia and Christopher White conduct a humorous interview with their cat, Princess Anakin, who is jokingly referred to as the 'Elon Musk of Earth.' The conversation satirically covers the Internet of Things, specifically mocking the idea of connecting a 'scary robot litter box' to the web, and discusses the challenges of static electricity in embedded development. The hosts also touch on engineering careers, the value of personal projects, and the importance of community engagement through their podcast.
Claire Asher, the host of the Robot Talk podcast, announces the return of the show for Season 4 starting on September 29th. She highlights that the new season will cover diverse robotics topics including flying, swimming, and humanoid robots, as well as discussions on trust and ethics. Asher also encourages listeners to explore the existing back catalog of over 50 episodes from previous seasons.
Hosts Daniel and Forbode recap their favorite episodes from the first year of The Next Byte Podcast, discussing technologies ranging from Boom Supersonic's XB1 prototype and IoT-based emission inspections to Marsquakes, 3D-printed cars by Zinger, and biomimetic robots. They also highlight advanced prosthetics developed by LifeNabled and Antropology, reflecting on their growth as creators and their goal to make complex engineering accessible to a global audience.
Hosts Chris Gammell and Dave Jones discuss the recent Antares rocket explosion, the Hackaday Prize space trip controversy, and the passing of Tom Maglioli from Car Talk. They also cover U-beam's wireless charging technology, Dr. Greg Shaver's ultrasound chip startup, and DIY projects including a Tony Stark Halloween costume and reflow oven modifications.
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