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The Robot Report Podcast

The Robot Report Podcast

Join Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman each week for discussions with leading roboticists, innovative robotics companies, and other key members of the robotics community.

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01:37:40

Inside Canada’s robotics ecosystem, world’s spookiest...

The Robot Report Podcast ·

2020/10/28

Mike Tremblay, president and CEO of Invest Ottawa, takes us inside the new Area X.O R&D facility that hopes to advance Canadian robotics. We also list the world's spookiest robots, and catch up with Buck Jordan, President and Chairman of Miso Robotics, to discuss the expanded trials with White Castle and the future of food automation.

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01:35:14

Fictiv’s Dave Evans on designing robots for...

The Robot Report Podcast ·

2020/10/21

Dave Evans, Founder and CEO of Fictiv, discusses the importance of a company's manufacturing and supply chain ecosystems. We breakdown case studies from Hebi Robotics and Gecko Robotics. We're also joined by Marc Alba of NTT Disruption, which is the new owner of the Jibo social robot. Marc updates us on the current status of the robot and the new direction in which it's headed.

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01:39:53

What's next for Waymo's robotaxis, Dusty Robotics'...

The Robot Report Podcast ·

2020/10/15

Tessa Lau, founder and CEO of Dusty Robotics, updates us on the FieldPrinter building layout robot. She discusses how the company pivoted away from its initial product idea, its custom localization, mapping and navigation technology, building relationships with builders, and scaling its field operations team. We also discuss the expansion of Waymo's driverless robotaxi program around Phoenix. Where will the service head to next and when? We discuss. Bert Swift and Blair Locke, CEO & Co-founder of

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01:18:14

Demystifying China’s robotics industry, Motional...

The Robot Report Podcast ·

2020/10/07

Georg Stieler gives us an inside look at China's robotics industry, we catch up with Motional CTO Laura Major on all things robotaxis, and Toyota Research Institute is developing a ceiling-mounted gantry robot for your kitchen.

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00:55:24

Amazon’s security drone, life-size Gundam &...

The Robot Report Podcast ·

2020/09/30

Doug Teany, COO, Corindus Vascular Robotics discusses robotic-assisted surgery, 5G hype vs. reality, and being acquired by Siemens Medical Solutions for $1.1 billion. We also talk about Helen Greiner joining a gardening robotics startup, privacy issues with Amazon Ring's indoor security drone and more.

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01:10:50

Sarcos’ Ben Wolff, Uber ATG low on fuel, ROS on Spot

The Robot Report Podcast ·

2020/09/22

Sarcos Robotics' Ben Wolff joins us to discuss the challenges and opportunities of full-body exoskeletons. We talk about Uber's self-driving car division reportedly being low on cash. And Clearpath Robotics' Dave Niewinski is back to chat about developing ROS support for Boston Dynamics' Spot quadruped.

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01:10:44

Black in Robotics’ Ayanna Howard, Monroe Kennedy III...

The Robot Report Podcast ·

2020/09/16

Ayanna Howard and Monroe Kennedy III, academic co-leads of Black in Robotics, discuss diversity and inclusion issues in the robotics industry. They share their personal journeys, challenges they overcame, and what can be done to level the playing field for minorities in robotics and engineering fields.

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01:08:12

Vecna’s Daniel Theobald, August robot deals,...

The Robot Report Podcast ·

2020/09/09

Daniel Theobald, founder & CEO of Vecna Robotics and a founder of MassRobotics, joins us to talk about his passion for agriculture and the state of autonomous mobile robots. We also recap robotics investments and acquisitions from August 2020 and check in with Brady Watkins, Senior VP & GM at SoftBank Robotics America.

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01:13:45

Robotics investment trends with Oliver Mitchell; are...

The Robot Report Podcast ·

2020/09/02

Oliver Mitchell, venture partner at ff Venture Capital, talks all things robotics investments. We discuss current robotics trends, how startups can deal with COVID-19, the autonomous vehicle bubble and more. And are Amazon delivery drones finally coming to the US? We discuss the impact of Amazon's recent FAA approval.

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01:16:15

Waypoint Robotics’ Jason Walker on mobile robots;...

The Robot Report Podcast ·

2020/08/26

We talk about all things mobile robots with Jason Walker, CEO & Co-founder of Waypoint Robotics. He discusses his affinity for ROS, how his experience as a racecar engineer prepared him for robotics, and why mobile manipulation is a trend to watch. We also catch up with Thomas Visti, who recently stepped down as CEO of Mobile Industrial Robots, to learn about his next chapter helping Danish entrepreneurs.

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01:14:12

Qualcomm’s Dev Singh on 5G, edge robotics; do...

The Robot Report Podcast ·

2020/08/19

We talk to Qualcomm's Dev Singh about the affects 5G and edge computing are having on robotics. We also touch upon Qualcomm's involvement in NASA's Mars 2020 Mission. Gene and Steve recap the latest news and robotics investments trends and talk about the economics of delivery robots with Kiwibot's David Rodriguez.

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01:27:52

Veo on manufacturing challenges; tele-operating Spot;...

The Robot Report Podcast ·

2020/08/12

We talk to Veo Robotics' Patrick Sobalvarro about how robotics can help solve today's manufacturing challenges. We discuss Amazon scooping up vacant retail spaces, iRobot getting tariff relief, and a Starship delivery robot driving straight into a canal. We also take you inside our teleoperation of Boston Dynamics' Spot robot from nearly 3,000 miles away. Show Notes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKMeMb9CF8E https://www.facebook.com/search/posts/?q=Bex%20Morgan&epa=SERP_TAB

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01:06:24

Kodiak Robotics & autonomous trucks, Anthony...

The Robot Report Podcast ·

2020/08/05

We discuss the state of autonomous trucking with Kodiak Robotics and get its take on middle-mile logistics. We also hit on former Google executive Anthony Levandowski heading to prison for stealing trade secrets from Waymo, walking Spot from 3,000 miles away, and we catch up with The Ventilator Project.

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01:18:13

Re-skilling coal miners; Jibo returns; Perseverance...

The Robot Report Podcast ·

2020/07/29

On Episode 9 of The Robot Report Podcast, we talk re-skilling coal miners with Kathy Walker of the eKentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute, and maxon's crucial role in the Perseverance Rover mission to Mars. We also discuss the return of Jibo and Boston Dynamics' partnership with Ford.

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01:16:06

FedEx's parcel-handling robots; Waymo & Fiat;...

The Robot Report Podcast ·

2020/07/22

On Episode 8 of The Robot Report Podcast, we talk with Plus One Robotics about FedEx adopting its parcel handling robots, we discuss Waymo's exclusive partnership with Fiat, and Tom Ryden of MassRobotics updates us on how startups are dealing with COVID-19.

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01:21:49

Podcast: Hello Robot exits stealth; White Castle...

The Robot Report Podcast ·

2020/07/15

On Episode 7 of The Robot Report Podcast, we talk with the founders of Hello Robot, which came out of stealth with the Stretch mobile manipulator. We also hear from Miso Robotics, which just launched a pilot project with White Castle, the oldest fast food chain in the world.

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01:04:52

Baseball & robotics startups during COVID-19; ROS on...

The Robot Report Podcast ·

2020/07/08

On Episode 6 of The Robot Report Podcast, we profile the Pickle Robot Company, a Boston-based robotics startup developing the Dill parcel handling robot. We also discuss Softbank's dancing robots at Japanese baseball games, and discuss the benefits of ROS on Windows 10 with Clearpath Robotics' Dave Niewinski.

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01:19:58

Podcast: First-half 2020 highlights; space robotics...

The Robot Report Podcast ·

2020/07/01

On Episode 5 of The Robot Report Podcast, we recap the top stories of the first half of 2020. We also talk with Chris Thayer, who has worked on space robotics systems for 15-plus years.

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00:56:11

6 River Systems talks Shopify acquisition; Gatik on...

The Robot Report Podcast ·

2020/06/24

On Episode 4 of The Robot Report Podcast, 6 River Systems co-founder Chris Cacioppo discusses the Shopify acquisition for nearly $500 million, creating a culture of innovation, and mobile robot trends to watch. Gautam Narang, CEO and Co-founder of Gatik also joins the podcast to discuss Level 4 autonomous vehicles for middle-mile logistics, the changing investment landscape of autonomous vehicles, and why Level 5 autonomous vehicles are at least a decade away.

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01:02:02

Boston Dynamics talks Spot launch; Universal Robots...

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2020/06/17

On Episode 3 of The Robot Report Podcast, Michael Patrick Perry of Boston Dynamics discusses the commercial launch of the Spot quadruped and we catch up with Universal Robots President Jürgen von Hollen.

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