Future Lab - The Podcast

Humanity is entering a new era of space exploration, with countries and corporations clamouring to lead the way. We find out about the company offering visits to the edge of space and why, after fifty years, we’re finally going back to the moon. With Siân Cleaver from Airbus Defence and Space and Beth Moses and David Mackay from Virgin Galactic. The podcast is presented by Randox and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, home of the Future Lab live exhibition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What will the next version of the internet look like? We dive into the metaverse, finding out how it will change the online world. Plus, the exhibition from Radiohead pioneering a new form of music entertainment. Featuring Alistair Thompson from Epic Games and Sean Evans, creative director of Kid A Mnesia. The podcast is presented by Randox and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, home of the Future Lab live exhibition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ocean covers 70% of earth, and is critical in providing food, oxygen and regulating the climate. This time, we hear two ways technology can improve the health of our ocean, from data-gathering drones that can sail through the eye of the storm, to a new sport bringing electric racing to the water. Featuring Kimberly Sparling from SailDrone and Rodi Basso from E1. The podcast is presented by Randox and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, home of the Future Lab live exhibition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sky taxis are coming to a city near you. We find out how affordable, electric flight is just a few years around the corner. Featuring Duncan Walker from Skyports and Andrew MacMillan from Vertical Aerospace. The podcast is presented by Randox and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, home of the Future Lab live exhibition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Take a trip to the cities of the future, from the 3D printed houses that could make construction greener and faster, to the giant vacuum cleaners sucking up smog and turning it into diamonds. With Anna Cheniuntai from Apis Cor and Daan Roosegaarde of Studio Roosegaarde. The podcast is presented by Randox and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, home of the Future Lab live exhibition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The world is approaching a data crisis, with current storage methods approaching their limits and guzzling huge amounts of energy. This time, we explore two technologies which could help us preserve our most important information for future generations, from glass that could last as long as the universe, to the fabric of life itself. The podcast is presented by Randox and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, home of the Future Lab live exhibition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The James Webb Space Telescope is going to give us our first look at the cosmic dawn. But how does unravelling the mysteries of the universe help build a better world on earth? With Professor Gillian Wright from the STFC and Dr Matt Greenhouse from NASA. The podcast is presented by Randox and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, home of the Future Lab live exhibition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear about inventions which could turn the tide on the planet’s biodiversity crisis, from the DNA reader which can fight wildlife crime to the biodegradable, microscopic sensor that could revolutionise our understanding of the environment. With Dr Andrew Digby from New Zealand’s Department of Conservation, Dr Alex Dehgan from Conservation X Labs and Dr John Rogers from Northwestern University. The podcast is presented by Randox and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, home of the Future Lab live exhibition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could technology be the key to unlocking real-world super powers? This time, we hear two ways of augmenting human potential: a super-strong robotic exoskeleton and a brain device that can allow you to move things just by thinking. With Tan Le from Emotiv and Ben Wolff from Sarcos. The podcast is presented by Randox and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, home of the Future Lab live exhibition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Sam Schmidt was paralysed from the neck down in a racing accident, he thought his driving days were behind him. In this episode, we explore the innovative technology that has allowed him to get back onto the race track. With Sam Schmidt and Joe Verrengia from Arrow Electronics. The podcast is presented by Randox and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, home of the Future Lab live exhibition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 2 of Future Lab is nearly here and this time we will be learning more about the new technologies that are shaping our future. From moving objects with your mind to a telescope that that can see into the past, technology and science are changing the world in unimaginable ways. Join curator Lucy Johnston as she meets the people tackling the biggest problems facing planet earth and pushing humanity to achieve things we’ve never seen before. These are the stories of the people taking ideas from the pages of science fiction and bringing them to life before our eyes. The podcast is presented by Randox and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, home of the Future Lab live exhibition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seaweed patties replacing beef burgers and robots doing regenerative farming: this week we’re looking at how we can produce food in sustainable ways. With Mark Kulsdom, founder of Dutch Weed Burger and Ben Scott-Robinson from the Small Robot Company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3D printing is a technology that’s changing the world of manufacturing. It’s opening up new creative avenues in art and fashion. It’s accessible to individual hobbyists through to huge companies and the possibilities for how it can be used are limited only by our imaginations. We hear from Melissa Snover, whose company Nourished makes 3D-printed nutritional supplements and Andy Langfeld from Stratasys, one of the original 3D printing companies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can we make meaningful change within motorsports, whether it’s in service of gender equality, or financial accessibility, or leading the way in the fight against climate change? What kind of forward momentum can we create when cutting edge new technology meets real human beings? Jamie Chadwick is 23 years old, and she’s already a development driver for Williams F1. She competes for Veloce in the Extreme E series, which launched its first season this year. We’ll also meet Hrag Sarkissian, the CEO of Eskootr, which is gearing up to launch a global e scooter racing championship. Future Lab - The Podcast is presented by Randox and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, home of the Future Lab live exhibition. Find out more by visiting this page: https://bit.ly/3eZVtvd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can we move people and things through cities, in a way that’s better for the environment and better for the people living there? The British designer Thomas Heatherwick, known for his version of the classic Routemaster bus, recently unveiled Airo. It’s an electric car that cleans the air around it. We also meet Ahti Heinla, co-founder of Starship, a company making autonomous robots that deliver food orders and other packages to people’s doorsteps. Future Lab - The Podcast is presented by Randox and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, home of the Future Lab live exhibition. Find out more by visiting this page: https://bit.ly/3eZVtvd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to make a Mars mission go off without a hitch? Anita Sengupta grew up watching Dr Who and dreaming of becoming a pilot. She went on to forge a career as a rocket scientist and aerospace engineer. Her work has focused on developing parachute systems that can safely land equipment on Mars. Paul Meacham has also dedicated his professional life to the dream of Mars exploration. As the Engineering Manager on the ExoMars Rover project at Airbus, he’s been developing a new vehicle to explore Mars and bring information about the planet back to earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can we understand our bodies in greater depth? How can we make better, faster and more efficient decisions and harness our physiological data in beneficial new ways? Gawain Morrison is developing empathic new technology to help athletes achieve incredible feats, transform road safety and create immersive experiences in the worlds of cinema, gaming and virtual reality. We’ll also meet Katie Coyle from Randox Health, which is revolutionising the amount of data we can access about our own bodies. Future Lab - The Podcast is presented by Randox and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, home of the Future Lab live exhibition. Find out more by visiting this page: https://bit.ly/3eZVtvd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to be the one who actually does the things others are calling ‘impossible’? Tom Mueller, known by friends and co-workers as ‘Rocket Man’, spent the last two decades building rocket engines at SpaceX - and he’s consistently defied cynics with his incredible achievements. But it wasn’t always easy. When things have gone wrong at SpaceX, it’s been on a huge scale and with the eyes of the world upon them. In this episode, we hear Tom’s story and discover why changing the world sometimes means embracing failure. Future Lab - The Podcast is presented by Randox and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, home of the Future Lab live exhibition. Find out more by visiting this page: https://bit.ly/3eZVtvd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do we know so little about the ocean? In 2021, it’s still a largely untapped source of knowledge about the planet. Yet the survival of our planet depends on it. In this episode, we meet people using state of the art technology to save the ocean before it’s too late - including Oliver Steeds from Nekton, Yves Béhar from Fuseproject, and Fabien Cousteau; the aquanaut and grandson of the great explorer Jacques Cousteau. Future Lab - The Podcast is presented by Randox and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, home of the Future Lab live exhibition. Find out more by visiting this page: https://bit.ly/3eZVtvd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s no doubt that the future of transport is autonomous. It’s a change that’s just around the corner, even if - for most of us - it’s hard to imagine. This episode seeks to understand just why we would want to replace human drivers with computers. Racing driver Lucas di Grassi explains how AI is revolutionising motorsport, and we meet a pioneer of autonomous electric trucks that are going to change the way our roads look forever. Future Lab - The Podcast is presented by Randox and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, home of the Future Lab live exhibition. Find out more by visiting this page: https://bit.ly/3eZVtvd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.