In this episode of Confessions of a Cyber Psychologist, Carolyn Freeman speaks with Dr Seemal Asif, head of the Intelligent Flexible Robotics Assembly group at Cranfield University. From emotional sensing robots to the future of humanoid machines, we dive into the real-world implications of intelligent robotics in industry and society. We explore the fascinating world of human–robot collaboration, ethical AI, and the growing challenge of robotic deepfakes. Dr Asif shares her journey from software engineering to leading cutting-edge robotics research, emphasising the importance of responsible AI development, diversity in STEM, and industry collaboration.