Telling the stories of people developing and using technology for the public good.

In an uncertain world where Al technology is disconnecting us more and more each day, we are dreaming of a world where technology connects us. The premise of this podcast of simple: let's talk to people and imagine the most hopeful and idealistic futures for technologies that connect and do good in the world.

Each week, This Week in Robots slows down the fast-moving world of robotics. Host Rena Zhu unpacks one key development in robot tech, exploring not just what happened, but why it matters—and what kind of future it might shape. It’s a moment to pause, reflect, and imagine where we’re headed, one robot at a time.