# Episode 112: Getting creative with robotics - Vali Lalioti

- Show: [Robot Talk](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/robot-talk)
- Published: 2025-03-07
- Length: 34m
- Episode: 112
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/robot-talk/2025-03-07-episode-112-getting-creative-with-robotics-vali-lalioti
- Listen: https://ukrobotics.libsyn.com/episode-112-getting-creative-with-robotics-vali-lalioti

## Summary

Vali Lalioti, a professor of creative extended reality and robotics at the University of the Arts London, discusses the integration of art and engineering in robotics. She explains how her curriculum combines technical skills with critical design to create equitable societal impacts, moving beyond traditional humanoid robots. Lalioti highlights cultural differences in robotics adoption, contrasting Western fears with Japanese acceptance, and addresses the economic and ethical implications of robotic art.

## Chapters

- [0:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/robot-talk/2025-03-07-episode-112-getting-creative-with-robotics-vali-lalioti#t=7) Introduction: Vali Lalioti and the Creative Robotics Curriculum
- [2:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/robot-talk/2025-03-07-episode-112-getting-creative-with-robotics-vali-lalioti#t=138) Vali Lalioti's Career Path: From Computer Science to Creative Robotics
- [6:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/robot-talk/2025-03-07-episode-112-getting-creative-with-robotics-vali-lalioti#t=402) Defining Creative Robotics: Beyond Humanoids and Factories
- [10:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/robot-talk/2025-03-07-episode-112-getting-creative-with-robotics-vali-lalioti#t=611) The Role of Art in Facilitating Societal Dialogue on Technology
- [13:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/robot-talk/2025-03-07-episode-112-getting-creative-with-robotics-vali-lalioti#t=786) Promoting STEAM Education and Breaking Silos Between Arts and Science
- [17:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/robot-talk/2025-03-07-episode-112-getting-creative-with-robotics-vali-lalioti#t=1060) Designing for Well-being: Soft Robotics and Healthy Aging
- [19:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/robot-talk/2025-03-07-episode-112-getting-creative-with-robotics-vali-lalioti#t=1173) Robotic Impact on Art Creation, Equity, and Environmental Cost
- [25:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/robot-talk/2025-03-07-episode-112-getting-creative-with-robotics-vali-lalioti#t=1537) Cultural Context: Robotics Adoption in Japan vs. the West
- [31:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/robot-talk/2025-03-07-episode-112-getting-creative-with-robotics-vali-lalioti#t=1874) Making a Living as a Creative Robotics and Artist

## Topics

- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- University of the Arts London (company)
- BBC (company)
- Royal College of Art (company)
- University of Manchester (company)
- University of Pretoria (company)
- University of Tokyo (company)
- Pepper (product)
- Atom Boy (other)
- Doraemon (other)
- Suk Wen (other)

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