Digital Dialogs (Episode 1 | S3) - Trailblazing Robotics at NASA: Shaping the Future of Autonomous Space Exploration

Digital Dialogs - Compact conversations on the future of tech

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Julia Badger, a driving force behind NASA’s robotics and autonomous systems initiatives. Drawing on her deep background in mechanical engineering, control, and formal methods, Dr. Badger unveils how NASA’s cutting-edge projects push the limits of technology to support ever-more complex and distant missions. From designing robots that perform intricate tasks in extreme conditions to coordinating large-scale R&D efforts, learn how NASA ensures reliability, scalability, and safety across an expanding frontier in space. Tune in to discover the engineering innovations—and the human ingenuity—leading us toward a bold new era of exploration.