Best Soft Robotics Podcast Podcasts (2025)

Delanie Fischer chats with Jack R. Bialik, technologist and author of Lost in Time: Our Forgotten and Vanishing Knowledge, to explore the mind-bending question: If only a fraction of history is recorded, what has been lost that we're rediscovering—and what has been lost forever? From ancient medical breakthroughs to engineering feats that outperfor…

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Adult Friendships: How to Start, Nurture, and When to Let Go with Dr. Joy Berkheimer 50:04

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Delanie Fischer chats with licensed therapist and relationship specialist, Dr. Joy Berkheimer, about the challenges and rewards of adult friendships. Dr. Joy shares practical strategies for finding new friends as an adult, building trust, navigating conflict, and knowing when it’s time to let a friendship go — all while honoring your own capacity, …

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Why UBTECH Made Their Walker S2 Robot Look So CGI-Like 50:09

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Why UBTECH Made Their Walker S2 Robot Look So CGI-Like by Marwa ElDiwinyBy Marwa ElDiwiny

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It’s Not a Mental Health Crisis: Human Reactions to a Loneliness Epidemic with Dr. Jody Carrington 59:14

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Delanie Fischer chats with psychologist Dr. Jody Carrington—flipping the narrative of “we’re in a mental health crisis." They explore the loneliness epidemic sweeping our generation, even amid unprecedented access to people and information. They unpack record levels of burnout, the real dangers of disconnection (including life-threatening consequen…

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Hugflection: Episode 193 – Pinky Biters 1:01:30

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Mike and Monica positive spin teachers–which mostly involves them telling fun stories about cool teachers!

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233. Reading a Fish’s Mind to Build Smarter Robots 17:01

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(2:20) – Roboticists reverse engineer zebrafish navigation This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the evolution of soft robotics. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.c…

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ep38 - inControl guide to ... Feedback 1:25:04

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Outline 00:00 – Intro 07:22 – Anatomy of a feedback loop 15:12 – A brief historical recap on the history of feedback 23:40 – Inventing the negative feedback amplifier 34:28 – Feedback in biology, economics, society, and ... board games! 52:44 – Negative vs positive feedback 59:15 – Feedback, causality, and the arrow of time 1:06:22 – Classics: fund…

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Heal Your Gut, Change Your Life: Insights on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis & Everyday Digestive Issues with Dane Johnson 48:56

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Delanie Fischer chats with Dane Johnson, founder of CrohnsColitisLifestyle and Board-Certified Nutritionist, who specializes in supporting people with Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis. They explore the factors that contribute to IBD, IBS, Crohn’s, and Colitis, practical ways to take control of your health and environment, and how to step away…

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Hugflection: Episode 192 – The Ocean 1:00:11

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Monica and Mike positive spin the ocean! They also discuss wearing overalls only, Spongebob, and having a prom.

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Rethinking Alcohol: Mommy Wine Culture, Daddy Beer Culture, and More with Suzanne Warye 50:32

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Delanie Fischer chats with Suzanne Warye, author of The Sober Shift and host of The Sober Mom Life, about the culture, conditioning, and emotional underpinnings of alcohol. They unpack everything from mommy wine culture, dude beer culture, and the dark side of normalizing drinking to the marketing tactics increasingly targeting women, how relations…

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Breakdown What’s Inside Xpeng’s Next-Gen Iron Humanoid, Why It’s Impressive and What’s Missing 52:49

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Breakdown What’s Inside Xpeng’s Next-Gen Iron Humanoid, Why It’s Impressive and What’s Missing by Marwa ElDiwinyBy Marwa ElDiwiny

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The Dark Side of Fetishization: Representation, Stereotypes, and Origins with Kaila Yu 49:52

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Delanie Fischer chats with author of Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty Kaila Yu to discuss the dangerous side of fetishization. She shares about the evolving perception of Asian women, the impact of media and representation (or lack thereof), and practical ways to recognize and dismantle harmful patterns. * This episod…

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Exclusive: K-Scale Labs Shuts Down: CEO Benjamin Bolte Reveals What Happened and What’s Next 1:13:03

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Exclusive: K-Scale Labs Shuts Down: CEO Benjamin Bolte Reveals What Happened and What’s Next by Marwa ElDiwinyBy Marwa ElDiwiny

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Next-Gen Maintenance: Robotics in Action with BEMAS / Wim Vancauwenberghe 18:10

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I had the pleasure to speak with Wim Vancauwenberghe, the Director of BEMAS. For more details about BEMAS, visit: https://www.bemas.org/enFor information about the Asset Performance Conference, see: https://assetperformance.eu/By Marwa ElDiwiny

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Episode 373 - D.O.G.S. 1:00:29

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Mike and Monica are back! They talk about what they've been up to and their new step-parenting technique. Their logo is by Dani Dodge.

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The Shocking Ingredients in Menstrual Products: Toxic Truths, Safe Alternatives, and the Future of Period Care with Arielle Loupos 34:20

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Delanie Fischer chats with Arielle Loupos, founder of Flower Girl, for a revealing look at the hidden toxins in mainstream menstrual products and their impact, the history of “feminine hygiene” marketing, and the safe alternatives everyone should know about. They explore cycle stigma, period traditions, and why rethinking our everyday products is e…

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232. Turbine Innovations For A Greener Future [Rerun] 26:03

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(2:24) - Boosting Wind Farm Energy Output (13:07) - Sustainable Hydropower Episode 87 was brought to you by Mouser Electronics, Farbod & Daniel’s favorite electronics distributor. Click here to read about the Mouser technical resource discussing the big role that tiny sensors play when it comes to wind turbines! Become a founding reader of our news…

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Awakening: The Power of Ritual, Creative Energy, and Nature’s Wisdom with Rebecca Campbell 48:16

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Delanie Fischer chats with bestselling author and artist Rebecca Campbell about how creativity, ritual, and our connection to nature can transform the way we think and feel. They dive into how belief systems shape our health and choices, approaching traditions with mindfulness and respect, and what happens when we start listening to the natural rhy…

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Dr. Joel Warsh on Vaccine Research, Public Trust, and What's Not Taught in Medical School 1:00:28

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Delanie Fischer chats with board-certified pediatrician Dr. Joel Warsh about vaccines and why it’s crucial to navigate this divisive topic with clarity. They explore vaccine research gaps, misinformation, and what’s taught in medical school, as well as how vaccines are tested, the influence of pharmaceutical companies on healthcare and media, and s…

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10 Self-Helpless Podcast Updates & Announcements 25:49

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Delanie Fischer is sharing some updates and announcements about the podcast including why you can no longer find Self-Helpless on social media, how you can count on the podcast for your commutes, tasks, and bedtime existential crisis even more regularly, and some exciting new features and opportunities. Everything discussed in this episode can be f…

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Hugflection: Episode 191 – Half-Ton Stepdad 1:05:35

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Monica and Mike positive spin deserts! They also talk about sponge baths and hot rain.

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Unitree H2: Deep Dive 1:14:40

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Unitree H2: Deep Dive by Marwa ElDiwinyBy Marwa ElDiwiny

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Reinventing Midlife: Career, Identity, and Aging Your Way with Sherri Dindal 1:03:08

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Delanie Fischer chats with Gen X viral content creator and entrepreneur Sherri Dindal about midlife transformation — diving into the fluidity of identity, purpose, and the realities of reinvention. Sherri opens up about her bold career pivot in her 40s, leaving behind a 26-year career as a corporate investigator to pursue entrepreneurship, and how …

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Visa Tips, Travel Hacks, and Moving Abroad with Kelsey Megan 36:51

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Delanie Fischer chats with Kelsey Perry about her experience living and working abroad in New Zealand through a Working Holiday Visa. Kelsey shares practical travel tips, different visa options, and advice for finding accommodations and seasonal work. She also breaks down what to consider when preparing (and packing) for a big international move. W…

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231. The Patch That Can Heal a Broken Heart (Literally) 12:23

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(5:00) – A Patch for the Heart This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about advances of 3D printing in the medical space. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always,…

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How Quickly Does Their Problem Become Yours? Ditch Auto-Accommodating and Stay in Your Lane with Terri Cole 46:00

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Delanie Fischer chats with licensed psychotherapist Terri Cole about high-functioning codependency (HFC) and how to set healthy boundaries to prevent burn out, resentment, and feeling underappreciated. They explore signs like auto advice-giving, auto-accommodating, and keeping the peace at all costs, and uncover why many try to control others unkno…

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Stop Asking Yourself the Wrong Questions: How to Unlock Deeper Fulfillment with Elliott Connie 48:02

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Delanie Fischer chats with Elliott Connie, Psychotherapist and renowned leader in the field of Solution Focused Brief Therapy, about shifting the questions we ask ourselves in order to transform our lives. They discuss the difference between comfort and happiness, how to go deeper in times of indecision and struggle, and simple practices and ritual…

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ep37 - A. M. Lyapunov: The General Problem of Stability of Motion 1:24:34

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Outline 00:00 - Intro 03:12 - Early life 09:07 - St. Petersburg: Stability of Ellipsoidal Bodies 20:13 - Kharkov: The General Problem of the Stability of Motion 34:37 - Back to St. Petersburg: Probability & Academy 46:22 - Tragic end 49:50 - Posthumous recognition 57:49 - Legacy 1:20:39 - Outro Links A. M. Lyapunov: https://tinyurl.com/3kjuhfns S. …

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How Confidence, Culture & Self-Worth Shape Success with Big Asian Energy’s John Wang 54:55

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Delanie Fischer chats with John Wang, author of Big Asian Energy, about confidence, culture, and the power of conversation. They unpack how cultural conditioning, fear, and the desire to be "good enough” shape identity and self-worth. John shares the lessons he learned from his year-long experiment in radical honesty—during which he came clean to f…

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Hugflection: Episode 190 – Find Your Lamp 57:51

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Monica and Mike positive spin laziness! They also discuss off-brand cold medicine, Billary, Reiki, and nerf darts.

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Scott Walter shares his thoughts after seeing a live demo of Figure 03 at Figure AI 1:22:01

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Scott Walter shares his thoughts after seeing a live demo of Figure 03 at Figure AI by Marwa ElDiwinyBy Marwa ElDiwiny

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Breakup Recovery, Toxic Behavior, and Relationship Lessons with Em Schulz & Delanie Fischer 1:33:41

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Delanie Fischer chats with Em Schulz, co-host of And That’s Why We Drink and one of Delanie’s best buds, to discuss past heartbreak, healing from breakups, and what they wish they would’ve known - like how to avoid tolerating, and dishing out, toxic behavior. Having been with their current partners for nearly a decade, they share their perspective …

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Chika Uwazie on Timeline Grief, Reinvention, and The Soft Life Movement 1:11:55

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Delanie Fischer chats with Chika Uwazie, writer, cultural commentator, and someone instrumental in amplifying the soft life movement, to discuss life transitions, normalizing pivots, and prioritizing presence, rest, and joy along the way. They discuss timeline grief (when life doesn't go as planned), rebuilding and reinventing yourself as needed, a…

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Hugflection: Episode 189 – Look Out! 53:08

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Take off those trousers buster it's time for another episode of HugLife!

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The Future of Mental Health and Medicine: Psychedelic Therapy, Technology, and Ancient Healing with Dr. Dave Rabin 1:04:08

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Delanie Fischer chats with Dr. Dave Rabin, board-certified psychiatrist, translational neuroscientist, and inventor, to discuss the future of mental health and medicine. They discuss the efficacy of psychedelic-assisted therapy, technological therapeutics, ancient modalities, and ground-breaking discoveries about consciousness. * This episode is no…

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Would designing humanoid fighting robots be much different in a factory, and is it even necessary? 1:10:40

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230. 3D Printing Gets the Hannah Montana Treatment 15:12

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Healing After My Husband’s Porn Addiction with Brittany Moore 1:00:36

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Delanie Fischer chats with Brittany Moore, who shares her experience being married to Steve Moore, a past guest on Self-Helpless and someone who has struggled with porn addiction (and now helps others overcome it). She describes how she found out, the impact it’s had on her, and where her and Steve are now after 20 years of marriage. Plus: + The Un…

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Hugflection: Episode 188 – Soft Robotics with Naomi Fitter 1:03:56

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Monica and Mike are joined by funny comedian and doctorate of mechanical engineering, Naomi Fitter!

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Attention-Seeking Behaviors: Understanding Sympathy-Seeking, Root Causes, and Empathy-Based Approaches with Dr. Judy Ho 58:13

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Delanie Fischer chats with Dr. Judy Ho, licensed clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, tenured professor at Pepperdine University, and TV host, about attention-seeking behavior. They take a deep dive into one common type, sympathy-seeking, to explore its root causes, distinguish between healthy and unhealthy attention-seeking, and share practica…

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Filmmaker Kit Williamson on the Highs and Lows of a Creative Career: Dead Projects, Taking Control & an Unconventional Path 1:06:51

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Delanie Fischer chats with actor and filmmaker Kit Williamson, best known for Mad Men, Eastsiders, and Unconventional , about the ebbs and flows of a long-term creative career. They dive into the resilience and recommitment required for longevity, navigating big breaks and dead projects, exercising creative agency, and behind-the-scenes insights in…

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Ankle Deep: What is the Best Design for a Humanoid Ankle? 1:06:56

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Ankle Deep: What is the Best Design for a Humanoid Ankle? by Marwa ElDiwinyBy Marwa ElDiwiny

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Wuji Hand: What’s Different in Its Design? 1:24:50

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Wuji Hand: What’s Different in Its Design? by Marwa ElDiwinyBy Marwa ElDiwiny

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Hugflection: Episode 187 – Zoodles Poodles 1:01:42

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Monica and Mike positive spin makeover television shows! They also discuss Mike's professional xylophone career.

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229. Teaching Robots to Play Badminton 15:33

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(4:20) – Playing badminton against a robot This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn how cobots are driving Industry 5.0 with safer, smarter human-robot teamwork! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http:/…

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AI, Robotics, and The Future of Work and Life with Dr. Catie Cuan 1:03:10

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Delanie Fischer chats with engineer and choreo-roboticist Dr. Catie Cuan about the future of AI, robotics, and the art of human-robot interaction. They explore potential pitfalls, promising upsides, and everything in between—impacting creativity, health, the environment, and human connection. Plus: + Rethinking Machines in Hospitals and Beyond + Th…

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How Planetary Roller Screws Work, How to Manufacture Them? 36:28

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How Planetary Roller Screws Work, How to Manufacture Them? by Marwa ElDiwinyBy Marwa ElDiwiny

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Realizing Big Dreams: Tools, Lessons, and Inspiration with Former Thunderbird Pilot Michelle “MACE” Curran 1:22:54

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Delanie Fischer is joined by Michelle “MACE” Curran—former fighter pilot, combat veteran, and the second woman in history to fly lead solo for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds—to share lessons from a demanding, high-stakes career. They discuss tactics for managing fear and self-doubt, navigating pivots and reinvention, and the importance of followin…

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ep36 - Markos Papageorgiou: Traffic Control — Theory and Practice 2:14:26

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Outline 00:00 – Intro 00:51 – Early steps in research 09:55 – Historical overview of traffic control 25:20 – What is traffic? 34:06 – Road traffic control 45:37 – PI control of road junctions 58:19 – From macroscopic to microscopic simulations and back 1:10:08 – Dynamic traffic assignment 1:21:28 – Return to Greece 1:28:33 – The optimal control pro…