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- How Humanoid Robots Could Change Work, Care & Everyday Life Forever | Stewart Miller.
What happens when artificial intelligence gets a body?
In this episode of Tomorrow: The Future Forum Podcast, Victoria Usher and Oli Barrett sit down with Stewart Miller, Former CEO, National Robotarium, to explore the future of humanoid robotics, AI-powered machines, healthcare automation, and what society must do to prepare for a world where humans and robots live side by side.
From robot carers in hospitals and homes to AI-enabled humanoids working in factories, this conversation dives into the next major technological wave beyond large language models and ChatGPT.
Stewart Miller, Former CEO, National Robotarium
Stewart Miller is an experienced business leader with a background in the aerospace sector. He took up the position of Chief Executive Officer at the National Robotarium in 2021 having previously been Chief Technology Officer of the UK Government’s innovation agency, Innovate UK, in addition to previously working in senior roles at major firms including Leonardo and BAE Systems.
Stewart is a member of the Scottish Government Industry Leadership Group for Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing, an advisory board member of the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub, and a non-executive director of the Satellite Application Catapult.
About the Podcast
The Future Forum podcast brings together leaders, thinkers and innovators to explore the ideas shaping tomorrow. For more information, head to www.futureforum.co
Each episode explores the intersection of leadership, technology, creativity and systems thinking.
🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about the future of leadership, innovation and creativity.
Chapters
00:00 – The future: robots everywhere in daily life
00:35 – Introduction to the National Robotarium
01:21 – Humanoid robots explained
01:53 – What will life look like in 10 years?
04:23 – The breakthrough: AI meets robotics
05:32 – Why humanoid robots feel “freaky”
06:12 – Robots in the home and domestic life
07:20 – How AI teaches robots to learn
08:54 – Real-world robotics already happening today
09:17 – Robots in BMW factories and logistics
10:40 – Dexterity: the key to useful robots
11:46 – Stewart Miller on the National Robotarium’s mission
14:06 – Why society isn’t prepared for robotics
16:03 – Should we ban or embrace new technologies?
17:40 – The psychology of human-like robots
19:46 – Should robots look human?
21:42 – Ethics, regulation and international governance
23:05 – Exoskeletons and assistive robotics
24:20 – The robotics startups changing healthcare
26:24 – The future office and healthcare automation
27:10 – Robot carers and ageing populations
31:31 – Will robots replace jobs?
35:11 – Who should lead the public conversation on robotics?
36:22 – Stewart Miller’s message to the future
37:31 – Where to follow the National Robotarium
38:45 – Post-show reactions and key takeaways
40:20 – Robotics in defence and warfare
41:05 – Final thoughts and outro
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44 min - Why India Is the World’s Most Underrated Tech Superpower | Priya Guha MBE
In this episode of Tomorrow – The Future Forum Podcast, host Oli Barrett sits down with Priya Guha MBE, ex-UK Consul General to San Francisco, to explore the future of global innovation, diplomacy, and economic power.
Why are we still overlooking India, despite its rapid rise as a digital and economic powerhouse? From mobile payments leapfrogging the West to the realities of building global tech ecosystems, Priya shares insights from her unique career spanning diplomacy, venture capital, and innovation.
Priya Guha MBE
Priya Guha MBE, ex-UK Consul General to San Francisco, is deeply embedded in the UK and global tech ecosystem through her roles in government, investment, startups and corporates. Amongst other roles, she is a NED at UKRI, the Herald Investment Trust, Reach plc and the Digital Catapult. She is also a Member of the Investment Governance Board of Future Planet Capital and an Advisor to Gallos Technologies. Priya is a long-standing advocate for inclusion, believing it is key for long-term economic growth and for addressing the world’s biggest challenges.
About the Podcast
The Future Forum podcast brings together leaders, thinkers and innovators to explore the ideas shaping tomorrow. For more information, head to www.futureforum.co
Each episode explores the intersection of leadership, technology, creativity and systems thinking.
🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about the future of leadership, innovation and creativity.
Chapters (Timecode)
00:00 Why India Is Being Overlooked
00:20 Introduction to Priya Guha
01:38 Optimism About the Future
02:54 Why India Deserves More Attention
04:40 India’s QR Code Payment Revolution
06:09 What Makes Silicon Valley Work
08:39 Lessons the UK Should Learn
09:39 What India Does Better Than the West
10:57 Role of Government in Innovation
12:10 Bridging Different Worlds & Sectors
13:03 Power of Human Connection
14:15 Future of Diplomacy Explained
16:43 Beyond Government-to-Government Relations
18:34 Why Inclusive Growth Won’t Happen Naturally
21:29 When Governments Overreach (AI Example)
22:36 Funding Gap for Women & Inclusion
23:33 “Mini-Embassies” to Big Tech Companies
25:23 #1 Skill for Future Diplomats
26:21 How Innovation Ecosystems Are Built
27:34 What Global Founders Do Differently
30:53 The Skill of Difficult Conversations
32:30 Skills Humans Must Master for the Future
35:09 UK–India Future Opportunities
38:00 What’s Next for Priya Guha
43:05 A Message to the Future
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47 min - How Space Will Transform the Future of Technology | Joshua Western
What if the future of manufacturing isn’t on Earth at all?
In this episode of Tomorrow: The Future Forum Podcast, hosts Oli Barrett and Victoria Usher sit down with Joshua Western, CEO of Space Forge, to explore how space is becoming the next frontier for industrial innovation.Joshua explains how his company is manufacturing ultra-pure semiconductor materials in space, unlocking breakthroughs that could transform AI, energy efficiency, and global supply chains.Joshua Western, CEO; Co-founder, Space ForgeJoshua Western is the CEO and co-founder of Space Forge, the advanced materials company pioneering a new era of manufacturing by using space to engineer the semiconductors that will power tomorrow’s technologies.Since co-founding the company in 2018 with Andrew Bacon, Josh has led Space Forge from its Bristol origins to its position as a global materials leader – operating across the UK, US and EU – and establishing the world’s first returnable and relaunchable in-space manufacturing platform.Josh’s work has been recognised across the international space and technology sectors, including at the Global Space Awards, reflecting his contribution to advancing responsible, high-impact innovation in one of the world’s most critical emerging industries.About the PodcastThe Future Forum podcast brings together leaders, thinkers and innovators to explore the ideas shaping tomorrow. For more information, head to www.futureforum.coEach episode explores the intersection of leadership, technology, creativity and systems thinking.🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about the future of leadership, innovation and creativity.Chapters00:00 – Why space matters more than ever00:30 – Introduction to the podcast & guest01:10 – Why space is becoming a new industry03:20 – The breakthrough: bringing materials back from space05:20 – What Space Forge actually does07:00 – How space improves manufacturing processes09:40 – Why semiconductors are critical to everything12:10 – The UK’s role in the global space race13:15 – Joshua Western’s unexpected career path15:50 – Starting Space Forge from scratch16:10 – Lessons from working across industries19:15 – “Failure of the Month” culture20:10 – Customers, growth & future plans20:45 – The biggest challenge: regulation23:10 – Building a deep-tech team in Wales25:10 – Who is winning the space race?28:45 – Space as an economic platform, not an industry32:15 – Why government support matters32:40 – Space, sustainability & Earth’s future35:10 – Is space environmentally sustainable?37:25 – Why space needs better storytelling38:00 – New scientific possibilities in space40:35 – The most exciting future discovery41:10 – Are we alone in the universe?42:20 – Memo to the future: what really matters43:30 – Final reflectionsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
48 min - The Future of Childhood: Why We’re Failing Kids | Paul Lindley OBE
What if the future of society depends on how we treat children today?
In this episode of Tomorrow: The Future Forum, Oli Barrett sits down with Paul Lindley OBE, entrepreneur, campaigner, and former CEO of Ella's Kitchen, the UK’s leading organic baby and toddler food brand.
From building one of the UK’s most successful baby food brands to shaping national conversations on childhood, Paul shares a bold vision for 2050, one where children are trusted, empowered, and central to society.
Paul also draws on insights from Sesame Workshop and his work on the Play Commission to challenge how we design systems for the next generation.
About the Podcast
The Future Forum podcast brings together leaders, thinkers and innovators to explore the ideas shaping tomorrow. For more information, head to www.futureforum.co
Each episode explores the intersection of leadership, technology, creativity and systems thinking.
🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about the future of leadership, innovation and creativity.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction & Paul Lindley’s mission
00:55 A vision for 2050: children at the centre
02:29 What drives Paul after success
03:54 From Nickelodeon to Ella’s Kitchen
05:19 The idea behind “Raising the Nation”
08:22 Big ideas: care system & votes at age 6
12:20 Why government systems fail children
13:52 Businesses doing things differently
15:50 B Corps & redefining success
17:52 What great children’s media gets right
19:17 Would Paul change anything?
20:05 The UK as the best place to grow up
23:00 Are we failing children today?
24:57 Why play is essential for life
26:48 If Paul ran government: what changes first
31:04 The “right to play” explained
33:48 Why play matters in adult life too
35:11 Cross-sector thinking & big challenges
39:47 The future of universities
42:29 Final message to future generationsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
48 min - Why AI Will Force Leaders to Rethink Everything with Dex Hunter-Torricke
What kind of future are we building—and who gets to decide?
In this episode of Tomorrow: The Future Forum, host Oli Barrett sits down with Dex Hunter-Torricke, founder of the Centre for Tomorrow and former communications leader at Google DeepMind and SpaceX.They explore why we are at a critical crossroads moment and how the rise of AI could either unlock unprecedented human progress… or trigger massive disruption across jobs, economies, and global stability.From universal basic income to leadership responsibility, this conversation is a wake-up call for business leaders, policymakers, and anyone shaping the future.🎙 About the PodcastThe Future Forum podcast brings together leaders, thinkers and innovators to explore the ideas shaping tomorrow. For more information, head to www.futureforum.coEach episode explores the intersection of leadership, technology, creativity and systems thinking.🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about the future of leadership, innovation and creativity.⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 The Future Starts Now00:31 Meet Dex Hunter-Torik01:56 Two Possible Futures (Hope vs Collapse)03:11 Why Leaders Will Be Blamed04:33 Why AI Is NOT the Industrial Revolution05:42 What Is the Centre for Tomorrow?07:25 Why Current Systems Are Failing08:27 How Did We Get Here?09:49 Why Fixing This Will Be So Hard11:04 The Real Impact of AI on Jobs12:09 Reasons for Optimism (Science & AI)14:00 The Graduate Job Crisis15:05 Rethinking the Entire Economy16:13 What Needs to Happen Next17:15 Why Leaders Aren’t Acting18:46 The “Doomers” vs Realists20:05 Who Gets a Voice in the Future?22:13 Advice for Overwhelmed Leaders23:18 Communication in Times of Crisis25:31 Why Honesty Matters in Leadership28:59 Corporate Responsibility in the AI Era29:24 One Reason to Be Optimistic31:25 The Conversation We Haven’t Had Yet32:38 The Wake-Up Call for Leaders34:25 The UK’s Role in the Future35:20 How to Get Involved37:04 Will Dex Go Into Politics?38:09 A Message to the FutureLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
41 min - Why the Next Generation of Leaders Will Think Completely Differently | with Hayaatun Sillem
What does leadership look like in a world defined by AI, complex systems, and rapid technological change?
In this episode of the Future Forum podcast, host Oli Barrett speaks with engineering leader and former CEO of the Royal Academy of Engineering, Hayaatun Sillem.Together they explore how leadership is evolving in an increasingly complex world, from systems thinking and engineering biology to the role of diversity, convergence, and the next generation of leaders.Hayaatun shares insights from decades at the intersection of science, engineering, technology and policy, and explains why the most powerful leaders of the future will prioritise humility, adaptability and human-centred systems.If you're a founder, creative thinker, innovator or future-focused leader, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership, technology and the future.🎙 About the PodcastThe Future Forum podcast brings together leaders, thinkers and innovators to explore the ideas shaping tomorrow. For more information, head to www.futureforum.coEach episode explores the intersection of leadership, technology, creativity and systems thinking.🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about the future of leadership, innovation and creativity.Chapters00:00 Introduction01:05 A glimpse of the future03:40 The mindset of an “active optimist”05:30 Why engineering must become human-centric08:30 Being an outsider on the inside09:30 Quickfire leadership questions13:15 AI, quantum and engineering biology16:10 Why innovation happens outside your lane19:05 Learning to be comfortable with uncertainty21:46 The evolution of leadership24:30 How to build better future leaders27:37 What motorsport teaches about teamwork29:57 What we should have taken seriously 10 years ago32:24 Memo to the futureLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
36 min - How Wearable Tech Is Revolutionising Stroke Recovery | Dr Laura Salisbury
What if millions of people living with paralysis could regain movement—without invasive treatment?
In this episode of Tomorrow by Future Forum, host Oli Barrett sits down with Dr Laura Salisbury - Founder and CEO at KnitRegen, to explore a breakthrough in wearable neurotechnology that could transform stroke recovery and rehabilitation.Blending design, material science, and neuroscience, Laura shares how a simple wrist-worn device, using precisely timed taps and sound, can reconnect neural pathways and restore movement in patients long after traditional therapy has ended.🎙 About the PodcastThe Future Forum podcast brings together leaders, thinkers and innovators to explore the ideas shaping tomorrow. For more information, head to www.futureforum.coEach episode explores the intersection of leadership, technology, creativity and systems thinking.🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about the future of leadership, innovation and creativity.Chapters00:00 – Intro: A Future Where Millions Regain Movement00:45 – Meet Dr. Laura Salisbury (Founder, Knit Regen)01:01 – The Vision: Restoring Independence After Stroke01:56 – The Scale of the Problem (Millions Left Without Treatment)03:18 – From Fashion to Science: An Unconventional Path04:49 – Can Materials Improve Human Health?06:48 – The Turning Point: Designing for Disability08:47 – What Actually Happens After a Stroke?11:30 – The Breakthrough Discovery (Sound + Neural Signals)13:25 – Rewiring the Brain: The “Two Motorways” Explained14:57 – The Device: How It Works (Tap + Click System)16:06 – Early Results: Movement Returning in Hours16:57 – What Stage Are We At? (Clinical Trials & Next Steps)18:25 – The 10-Year Vision: From Treatment to Prevention20:44 – Beyond Stroke: Tackling Obesity & Muscle Health21:37 – Quickfire Round Begins21:39 – Lessons from Fashion That Still Apply23:22 – Hidden Downsides of “Sustainable” Textiles23:58 – Feeling Out of Depth & Changing Lanes25:25 – Mentorship & Finding Belonging26:46 – The Frustration: Slow Innovation Systems29:08 – What Needs to Change in Healthcare Innovation30:34 – How This Reaches Patients (Clinics vs Consumer)31:53 – Advice for Innovators Crossing Industries33:38 – Learning New Fields (Electrical Engineering)35:15 – How You Can Support the Mission35:53 – Final Message: A Call to Innovate EarlierLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
38 min - What It Really Takes to Build a Winning Team | Victoria Gosling OBE
What does it really take to build a high-performing team?
In this episode, Oli Barrett is joined by Victoria Gosling OBE, CEO of GB Snowsport to explore the reality behind elite performance, from culture and leadership to mental health and marginal gains.They discuss why the best athletes aren’t superhuman, how high-performance environments are carefully designed, and what sport can learn from industries like Formula One.From balancing pressure and wellbeing to creating sustainable success, this conversation offers powerful insights for leaders, teams, and anyone striving to perform at their best.🎙 About the PodcastThe Future Forum podcast brings together leaders, thinkers and innovators to explore the ideas shaping tomorrow.
For more information, head to www.futureforum.co
Each episode explores the intersection of leadership, technology, creativity and systems thinking.
🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about the future of leadership, innovation and creativity.
Chapters00:00 – Introduction01:10 – What high performance really looks like03:45 – The myth of “superhuman” athletes07:20 – Why mental health matters in elite sport11:05 – Building a winning culture16:40 – Marginal gains and lessons from Formula One21:30 – Pushing performance without burnout26:15 – Leadership, values, and long-term success30:00 – Final reflectionsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
44 min - Introducing Tomorrow - The Future Forum Podcast
Episode one launches Monday March 9th.
A weekly series hosted by Oli Barrett spotlighting cross-sector collisions exploring the critical questions, thinking and systems defining the global economy.
Join us as our guests share glimpses of the future, reflect on "leaving their lane," and take us to the edge of their industry.
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A weekly series hosted by Oli Barrett spotlighting cross-sector collisions exploring the critical questions, thinking and systems defining the global economy.
Join us as our guests share glimpses of the future, reflect on "leaving their lane," and take us to the edge of their industry.
https://futureforum.co