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Building Deep Tech

The show for founders building real deep tech. Each episode features founders, executives, and builders in AI, robotics, and hardware — breaking down how they build, scale, and learn. Hosted by Ilir Aliu | 22Astronauts. Whether you’re building now or just curious — tune in.

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#40 | Klajd Lika: Revolutionizing Sensors for...

Building Deep Tech ·

2024/11/21

Episode #39: Revolutionizing Sensors for Robotics, with Klajd Lika, CEO of Bota Systems AG:Klajd shares how his family immigrated from Albania to Greece and the support and love that shaped his journey. He also talks about his education in Athens and his early work in robotics, including hydraulic systems and quadruped robots. At Bota Systems, based in Zurich, Switzerland, Klajd and his team develop innovative sensors that help robots interact with their environment precisely and easily. Their

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00:50:11

#39| Rutav Shah: Machine Learning, Robotics, and the...

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2024/11/14

In this episode, I sit down with ⁠Rutav Shah⁠⁠, a first-year PhD student at the University of Texas at Austin. Rutav’s journey in robotics and machine learning started at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, where he earned his Bachelor’s in Computer Science. Now at UT Austin, he’s diving into advanced research in machine learning and robotics. Rutav shares his experiences from his time as an undergraduate researcher in the Autonomous Ground Vehicle Research Group to his

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00:47:22

#38 | Nima Gard: $100M, Ohio, and Focusing on One...

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2024/11/06

In Episode #38, I talk with Nima Gard, Director of AI at Path Robotics, which just closed its Series D with a $100M raise:We recorded this episode on Halloween—you’ll spot him in Spock ears, while I stayed costume-free. Nima shares his journey from Iran to the U.S., starting with a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, and his move to Ohio, where he completed his Ph.D. in Geodetic Engineering at Ohio State University. Five years ago, Nima joined Path Robotics as a Senior Computer Vision Engineer—his

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00:57:59

#37 | Petar Crnjak: The Future of Open-Source Robotic...

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2024/10/31

Episode #37: The Future of Open-Source Robotic Arms, with Petar Crnjak, founder of Source Robotics:Today’s guest, is a Mechatronics Engineer from Zagreb University of Applied Sciences with a focus on robotics and electric vehicles. Petar’s work has led him to create useful, award-winning open-source robotic arms, which are widely used in schools and universities for learning. In robotics, Petar has developed robotic arms that are easy to use and accessible to students. His designs have earned

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00:53:56

#36 | ⁠Aryan Jagushte: Robotics Software Engineering...

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2024/10/10

Robotics Software Engineer ⁠Aryan Jagushte⁠ is my guest in today's 36th episode: Aryan has been focused on robotics, working as a Robotics Software Engineer, gaining experience in the Robot Operating System (ROS) in his academic education and working on projects using ROS1 and ROS2. He has hands-on knowledge of mobile robots and applies techniques like Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) and navigation algorithms to develop autonomous robots for complex environments. Aryan is also working

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00:48:17

#35 | Haoru Xue: Humanoids to be part of people’s...

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2024/10/03

In today's episode (#35), I speak with Haoru Xue, a PhD student at University of California, Berkeley, specializing in humanoid whole-body control:Haoru has had an exciting journey in robotics, working alongside top researchers at Carnegie Mellon and UC Berkeley. He’s been involved in projects like autonomous racing, where his team earned top spots in the Indy Autonomous Challenge. Beyond his research, Haoru is really focused on building robots that can make a real impact, something I can totally

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00:52:34

#34 | Klas Nilsson: Focus on the problems, one step...

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2024/09/26

My guest today is Klas Nilsson, Founder and CTO of Cognibotics, with over 40 years in robotics!Coming from a non-academic background and always interested in math, his curiosity about machines led him to spend time first at ABB, and then many years in research at Lund University. Always striving to fill the blind spots, he transitioned from mechanical engineering to computer science. Eventually, he found enough evidence that something was missing in robotics, leading him to make another

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00:49:23

#33 | Vladimir Baranov: My Robot School and Why...

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2024/09/12

My guest today is Vladimir Baranov, founder of 🤖 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹, whose mission is to inspire a love of engineering in children worldwide:While there are many robotics classes for high school students, options for younger children are limited. Vladimir's project proves that kids are far more capable than we often think. With over two decades of experience across various industries, Vladimir’s passion for building and his entrepreneurial journey have been shaped by bravery, resilience,

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01:05:24

#32 | Jacopo Tani: Space, Robotics, and Equal...

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2024/09/05

⁠Jacopo Tani⁠, CEO of ⁠Duckietown⁠, an open-source robotics and AI platform that began as an MIT project in 2016, joins me today:Originally from Rome, Jacopo is a trained space engineer with a PhD, having worked at MIT and ETH Zurich on dynamic systems and control before transitioning into entrepreneurship. In this episode, he shares invaluable lessons on hard work, perseverance, mentorship, friendship, and seizing opportunities. He emphasizes the importance of staying focused on your goals while

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01:07:44

#31 | Robert Scoble: AI + AR + robots & autonomous...

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2024/08/29

A legend in the tech world - Robert Scoble. Siri, Tesla, Instagram and others launched on his blog/show, today - he is my guest: Sitting down with him was nothing short of a wild ride! Robert's journey began in the late 70s, back when Silicon Valley was still a small community, not the tech powerhouse it is today. Always in tune with the pulse of innovation, Robert embodies the zeitgeist. He launched his tech blog in the late 90s and was among the first to see Tesla, Flipboard, Instagram, Siri,

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01:10:23

#30 | Ronnie Vuine: Philosophy, Artificial...

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2024/08/22

This episode holds a special place for me as I sit down with founder & former CEO of Micropsi Industries:Ronnie Vuine, my former boss, and I have had countless private discussions over the years, and now we’ve finally recorded an episode for my podcast. In this episode, we dive into his journey as a computer science student, where he studied under the renowned cognitive scientist Joscha Bach, known for his groundbreaking work on AI, consciousness, and philosophy. We explore the challenge of

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01:14:13

#29 | Remi Cadene: From Paris to Tesla, to Starting...

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2024/08/15

Remi Cadene was at Tesla working on Optimus, and now builds robots at Hugging Face: Remi's academic journey took him from Paris, where he earned his PhD at Sorbonne, to postdoctoral studies at Brown University. He later joined Tesla in California, starting as an intern and eventually becoming a permanent research scientist. In this episode, we discuss his time overseas, his unique experience working with Andrej Karpathy at Tesla, and how his passion for open-source projects brought him back to

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00:50:23

#28 | Ali Ahmed: Hands-On Learning: Building over...

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2024/08/08

Today we talk to Robomart Co-founder & CEO Ali Ahmed about their self-driving shops and his early passion for entrepreneurship. We discuss his non-technical background, why he stepped away from a PhD position, and how he followed his passion for building. Follow Ali through his journey of fast-growing startups and various entrepreneurial adventures that ultimately led him to the world of robotics.

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00:52:03

#27 | Mathias Mantelli: Life is not a race |...

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2024/08/01

Mathias Mantelli is a Robotics Software Developer from Brazil working on Embodied AI: Coming from a non-technical background, we discuss his journey in academia, culminating in a PhD in Mobile Robotics with a focus on localization and SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping). Today, he helps robots move on their own by creating smart ways for them to navigate and avoid obstacles. He is particularly interested in fleet management for warehouse applications and semantic scene understanding in

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00:50:54

#26 | Shubham Nadi: ROS, R&D and Consultancy in...

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2024/07/11

Today, my guest is Shubham Nandi, the Co-founder of RigBetel Labs, specializing in Robot R&D Services and Consultancy: He oversees the Research and Mentorship department of RigBetel Labs, as they do research for startups and companies in robotics. Passionate about educating and empowering individuals in the ever-changing technology sector, he drives mentorship programs, enabling people to achieve their maximum potential. We discuss how the founders met in college, honed their skills through

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01:04:17

#25 | Abhinav Das: Cars, Wood and AI Robots |...

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2024/07/04

Orangewood Labs builds AI-powered robotic arms, simple to operate. Today I talked to CEO and Co-Founder Abhinav Das: Backed by Y Combinator, Orangewood is headquartered in the US, with their R&D team in India. They aim to democratise robots, leveraging the latest advancements in ML and generative AI. We talk about his journey from building affordable cars for rural India, designing wood furniture for co-working spaces, going to the US, and building robots, with all the ups and downs of a young

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01:05:53

#24 | Matt Freed: Embodied AGI: Less Than $10,000 |...

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2024/06/27

My guest is Matt Freed, co-founder of K-Scale Labs, a machine-learning startup developing an 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡-𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘 𝗛𝗨𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗢𝗜𝗗 𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗢𝗧, easily manufactured by individuals using 3D printing. With a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, and a Master's in Computer Science from Cornell, Matt Freed leads hardware at K-Scale Labs, based in Palo Alto, Bay Area. We discuss his transition from hardware to software, the importance of open-source for society, how awesome & collaborative the

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00:55:03

#23 | Lingkang Zhang: AR, Drones and Humanoids |...

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2024/06/20

Our guest today is Lingkang Zhang, founder of Red Rabbit Robotics, specialising in humanoid robots. Extensive experience in autonomous robots and self-driving vehicles. Previously, Lingkang founded a company that developed machine vision solutions for drones. He holds a master's degree in Human-Robot Interaction and an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from Beijing. We discuss his journey and the challenges he faced along the way.

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01:12:49

#22 | Dr.-Ing. Eike Schäffer: 3D/XR tech & Robotics |...

Building Deep Tech ·

2024/06/13

🎙 In episode #22, we sit down with ROBOTOP's CEO & Founder Dr.-Ing. Eike Wolfram Schäffer: After his double degree in Industrial & Mechanical Engineering, he stayed in academia and finished his PhD in robot-centric automation solutions, before he founded Robotop. We speak about his curiosity sparked early by LEGO, his time as a tutor, educating customers and how 3D / XR technologies can transform the way we work with robots, by virtual walk-throughs & rapid 3D layouting.

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#21 | Daryl Lim: No-Code Robotics | Kinematics...

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2024/05/30

Today's guest is Daryl Lim, the CEO and co-founder of Augmentus, an AI-robotics software company based in Singapore. Augmentus offers a no-code platform that simplifies industrial robot programming, making it accessible to non-technical users. I spoke with Daryl (a Forbes 30 Under 30) about the challenges of founding a tech company, the importance of talking to customers early on and their expansion in the US.

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