"ANIMAL MOVEMENT, ENGINEERING THE FUTURE" with Dr. Daniel Goldman

"ANIMAL MOVEMENT, ENGINEERING THE FUTURE" with Dr. Daniel Goldman

From The Fur Real Podcast with Mark A Kyle by Mark A Kyle

June 9, 2026 · 1h 5m · Episode 142

About this episode

This episode explores how studying animal movement can inspire advancements in robotics with physicist and roboticist Dr. Daniel Goldman.

What can a sand-swimming lizard, a cockroach sprinting across rough terrain, and a centipede teach us about the next generation of robots? In this episode,we sit down with physicist and roboticist Daniel Goldman to explore the fascinating world of robophysics —the science of using animals to uncover the fundamental principles of movement. From sandfish lizards that "swim" beneath desert dunes to multi-legged robots designed for search-and-rescue missions, Goldman's research reveals how nature's solutions can inspire machines capable of navigating some of the world's most challenging environments. Along the way, you'll discover how studying animal locomotion has led to breakthroughs in robotics, why failure is often the key to understanding movement, and how insights from creatures that have evolved over millions of years may help engineers build smarter, more adaptable robots for the future. Whether you're fascinated by animals, engineering, physics, or the intersection of all three, this conversation offers a remarkable look at how nature continues to shape innovation. www.crablab.gatech.edu www.groundcontrolrobotics. com www.furrealpodcast.com ig@thefurrealpodcast ig@markakyle…

People in this episode

Host: Mark A Kyle

Guest: Dr. Daniel Goldman

Topics covered

  • animal locomotion
  • robotics
  • engineering
  • physics
  • innovation
  • nature-inspired design

Keywords

  • animal movement
  • robophysics
  • sandfish lizards
  • multi-legged robots
  • search-and-rescue
  • engineering
  • robot design

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Crab Lab, Ground Control Robotics, The Fur Real Podcast

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