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A new podcast from ASTM International explores how standards are contributing to the ongoing evolution of robotics, covering everything from marathon-running humanoids and delivery bots to automated systems transforming manufacturing floors and military applications.
Host Dave Walsh speaks with Aaron Prather, who leads ASTM's robotics and autonomous systems programs, exploring the key robotics applications taking center stage in 2025 and how standards can support safety. Prather, who is part of multiple ASTM committees, reflects on the power of the consensus process, and discusses the technical and ethical questions behind robotics. He also encourages the next generation of roboticists to get involved in standards work to make a difference.
Access the Standards Impact podcast, “Grasping the Future: Standards for Robotics.”