Best Robotics 247 Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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NVIDIA’s Mike Pritchard Shares How Applying AI to Climate Simulation is Helping Forecast the Future - Ep. 266 32:19

23h ago32:19

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Mike Pritchard, Director of Climate Simulation Research at NVIDIA, discusses how artificial intelligence is enhancing the way we model and predict climate patterns. From developing high-resolution, interactive simulations to accelerating climate forecasts, AI is enabling scientists, policymakers, and businesses to gain a deeper understanding of ext…

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247: Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur: Mark DeSantis on Startups, Robotics, and Commercializing Tech 1:05:19

2d ago1:05:19

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What if accepting failure was the key to entrepreneurial success? Mark DeSantis has built and sold multiple companies over the years and like any entrepreneurial journey, it’s been a mixture of ups and downs, failures and successes. But in this episode, we hear that acknowledging the possibility of failure is what gave him the courage to keep on go…

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249 - The Oscar 1:15:52

4d ago1:15:52

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Tim and Jen experience a stodgy treatment of Hollywood avarice, The Oscar. Friend of the show Josh Olson does indeed appreciate the corniness of this movie— so much so that you can hear him join comedian Patton Oswalt and filmmaker Erik Nelson for the audio commentary on the Kino Lorber blu-ray! If you’re dying to read an academic paper on The Osca…

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Canva’s Danny Wu on Giving 230 Million Users Superpowers With AI - Ep. 265 24:29

8d ago24:29

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Danny Wu, Head of AI Products at Canva, explains how AI is transforming visual communication from a tool for professionals into superpowers for everyone. With over 18 billion uses of their AI features, Canva demonstrates how machine learning evolved from content search to generative design tools that let anyone create on-demand visuals. Plus, hear …

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246: automatica 2025: Exploring Innovation, Robotics, and Startups Across Bavaria, Germany, and Europe 1:24:30

9d ago1:24:30

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You’ll want to grab yourself a pilsner for this episode. Manufacturing Happy Hour heads overseas to sample some fine German beer in the city of Munich…and we also headed to automatica 2025 while we were there. Europe’s biggest AI and automation event is a must-visit if you can get over there. But if not, this episode has you covered. Between event …

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248 - Turn On 1:07:25

10d ago1:07:25

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Jen and Tim unearth a cursed relic: the television show cancelled before the final credits even rolled, Turn On! Thank you, SoapsNThings on YouTube, for archiving so many episodes of Peyton Place. The offensive Aussie show Jen alluded to that also got cancelled during the first episode was "Australia's Naughtiest Home Videos." You can see the singu…

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How Bristol Myers Squibb Is Accelerating Drug Development With AI - Ep. 264 31:40

15d ago31:40

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Greg Meyers, chief digital and technology officer at Bristol Myers Squibb, explains how AI is transforming pharmaceutical research from hypothesis-driven hunches to data-driven discoveries. Learn how the company is using computational chemistry to engineer breakthrough therapies like a sickle cell treatment heading to human trials, and why they bui…

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245: A Grassroots Approach to Shaping the Future of American Industry with Bret Boyd, CEO of Sustainment 56:14

16d ago56:14

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You might be surprised to learn what the biggest challenge manufacturers say they’re facing right now. The talent gap comes up a lot on this podcast, but early survey findings from the New American Industrial Alliance (NAIA), show that “access to capital” is really what holds most mid-market manufacturers back. In this episode, we sit down with the…

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244: Automate LIVE 2025: Warehousing Innovations, AI at the Edge, and Interoperability 42:09

20d ago42:09

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“The hardest part of robotics isn't actually doing robotics. It's providing a solution that solves a real customer problem.” Melonee Wise’s quote from this episode is a good summary of what we talk about in this episode – practical, real-world applications of the technology we see hyped. Robotics, AMRs, humanoid robots, automation, AI – all of thes…

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Alembic and the Future of AI in Marketing - Ep. 263 39:44

22d ago39:44

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Tomás Puig, founder and CEO of Alembic, joins the NVIDIA AI Podcast to discuss the intersection of AI, data, and marketing. He shares how Alembic uses advanced mathematics and AI—particularly spiking neural networks and causal inference—to help brands extract actionable insights from massive, anonymized datasets. The discussion also touches on the …

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243: Inside Automate 2025: Robotics, Automation Trends, and Expert Insights from Automate LIVE 41:44

23d ago41:44

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Welcome to Part 1 of our two-part Automate 2025 recap series. In this episode, we dive into current trends in automation and robotics, including cobots, open operating systems, and more. The interviews were recorded as part of A3's Automate LIVE series of interviews and include insights from the following industry leaders: Jerry Perez, FANUC Americ…

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247 - The Driver 1:16:07

25d ago1:16:07

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Tim and Jen ride along with a taciturn Ryan O'Neal for Walter Hill's sinuous neo-noir, The Driver! Walter Hill spoke with Deadline in 2024 about his influences, Tony Scott's idiot brother, and of course, westerns. Hill also talked about the controversy surrounding The Warriors in an interview for Esquire: I think the reason why there were some viol…

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Hippocratic AI's Munjal Shah on How AI Agents Are Expanding Healthcare Capacity - Ep. 262 21:49

29d ago21:49

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Munjal Shah, CEO of Hippocratic AI, discusses how AI agents can dramatically expand healthcare capacity and access. With 1.8 million patient calls completed and an 8.95/10 satisfaction rating, Hippocratic's safety-focused LLM demonstrates how optimized AI inference can handle routine patient monitoring, post-surgery check-ins, and medication manage…

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242: Industrial History and the Low-Carbon Economy of the Future with Ted Fertik, VP of Manufacturing & Industrial Policy at BlueGreen Alliance 50:57

1M ago50:57

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When we talk about building a more productive and competitive manufacturing industry, talk of AI, automation, and other new tech usually crops up. But let’s not forget the basics – the way we power, staff, and build sustainable practices. That stuff’s also important. We’re in an era of transformation right now, but it’s definitely not the first tim…

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246 - Heist 1:04:04

1M ago1:04:04

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Jen and Tim examine some D-tier David Mamet: the by-the-numbers heist flick, uh, Heist. Chris Person of the worker-owned tech news site Aftermath dug up the previously unavailable special Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants in pristine broadcast resolution and made it available to the world once again. Read an interview with Person about the process an…

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BONUS: Automatica 2025 Preview: Inside Germany’s Premier Automation & Robotics Showcase 15:07

1M ago15:07

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Get ready for a front-row seat to Europe’s biggest automation event! In this bonus episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour, host Chris Luecke and Jake Hall – The Manufacturing Millennial – share their excitement and preview what’s ahead at Automatica 2025, taking place June 24–27 in Munich, Germany. Chris and Jake discuss: What makes German manufacturi…

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CVS Health and Aible are Delivering Enterprise AI with Rapid Prototyping, Agents, and Reasoning Models - Ep. 261 39:34

1M ago39:34

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Tony Ambrozie from CVS Health and Arijit Sengupta from Aible share how their partnership is transforming enterprise AI development through rapid prototyping and human-centered design. Discover their proven methodology for moving from concept to production in just 30 days, why they treat AI agents like interns who need training and feedback, and how…

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241: How NVIDIA and AI Agents Are Transforming Industrial Automation with Alvin Clark 36:06

1M ago36:06

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We’re seeing a huge leap in potential when it comes to what AI can accomplish in industrial settings. Not only can it catch errors, it can provide intelligent insights to prevent them in the first place, reduce waste, save costs, and improve processes. Recorded live from Automate 2025, we sat down with Alvin Clark, Senior AI Engineer at NVIDIA, to …

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274: The Cable Cowboy Who Went from Broke to Broadband 🤠 | Terry Koosed of Bel Air Internet 2:16:14

1M ago2:16:14

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Terry Koosed is the Founder of Bel Air Internet, a Los Angeles based Internet Service Provider, and a leading authority on successful entrepreneurship. He has founded and successfully run seven companies in the high-tech industry during the past 40 years, sometimes concurrently, and is what some would call, a serial entrepreneur. Listen to Part II,…

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NVIDIA’s Marco Pavone on AI Simulation, Safety, and the Road to Autonomous Vehicles - Ep. 260 35:44

1M ago35:44

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In this episode of the NVIDIA AI Podcast, Dr. Marco Pavone, Director of Autonomous Vehicle Research at NVIDIA and Professor at Stanford University, joins us to discuss the cutting-edge technologies making autonomous vehicles safer than ever. Learn how digital twins and high-fidelity simulation are improving vehicle testing, accelerating development…

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240: How AI Agents are Revolutionizing Safety and Operations in Manufacturing with Dunchadhn Lyons of Spot AI 24:04

1M ago24:04

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Imagine having a tireless teammate watching your back 24/7, never missing a beat when it comes to keeping you safe. That’s exactly what AI agents in manufacturing are capable of today. Spot AI uses cameras and AI agents to spot safety issues, send alerts, and collect data that can improve safety training in the future. Yes, a human could do all tha…

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The Future of Humanoid Robots With 1X's Bernt Bornich - Ep. 259 31:25

2M ago31:25

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Bernt Børnich, founder and CEO of 1X Technologies, shares his vision for the future of humanoid robotics. Hear how the company is building fully autonomous robots that can learn and adapt in real-world environments. Learn more at ai-podcast.nvidia.comBy NVIDIA

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239: How to Build a "Customer Advisory Board" and Create a Frictionless Customer Experience with Mandy Dwight (Dwight & Co.) and Anthony Leo (IPR Robotics) 50:14

2M ago50:14

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Without customer buy-in, even the most innovative robotics automation products can fall flat. But the approach most manufacturers take with new products is to build them first, then get feedback. In this episode, you’ll hear how one company flipped the script and did robotics product development the other way around. Joining this episode is Anthony…

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245 - Casino Royale 1:07:10

2M ago1:07:10

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Tim and Jen suffer through a patchwork spy pastiche, Casino Royale. Errata: Jen attributed the anecdote about producer Charles K. Feldman removing the pay-offs to the jokes in the script to Joe McGrath, but it actually came from another director credited on the film, Val Guest. Speaking of, you can look through some of superagent-turned-producer Fe…

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NVIDIA’s Bartley Richardson on Why ‘Agentic AI Is Next-Level Automation’ - Ep. 258 28:32

2M ago28:32

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Bartley Richardson, senior director of engineering and AI infrastructure at NVIDIA, discusses the transformative potential of agentic AI as the next level of automation and introduces the NVIDIA Agent Intelligence toolkit, which ensures seamless integration and observability across multi-vendor agent systems.…

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238: Scaling Smart: Warehouse Automation and Calculated Growth at Startups with Adi Dalvi, VP of Sales at OSARO 39:45

2M ago39:45

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How does a startup scale? It all starts with a great product that solves a real problem. And sometimes that means taking the slow and steady road to startup success. Recorded at Trillium Brewing in Boston, we sit down with Adi Dalvi, the VP of Sales at OSARO, a company that specializes in robot piece-picking and machine learning solutions to automa…

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How Siemens Is Bringing AI to Factory Floors - Ep. 257 37:18

2M ago37:18

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Matthias Loskyll, head of virtual control and industrial AI at Siemens Factory Automation, joins the NVIDIA AI Podcast to discuss how AI, simulation and digital twins are making significant impacts in manufacturing. From automating defect detection with Siemens Inspekto to enhancing production efficiency, NVIDIA’s collaboration with Siemens is maki…

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237: How Higher Education Is Shaping the Future of Manufacturing with MIT's Dr. John Liu 52:47

2M ago52:47

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What role does higher ed play in making sure manufacturing thrives? Universities and other higher ed hubs are playing a leading role in shaping the future of this industry. And MIT is a prime example of this, with specialist courses to help graduates and professionals get the skills they need to bring new innovations to life. We’re joined by the Pr…

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244 - I, Robot 1:19:32

2M ago1:19:32

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Jen sends thousands of robots to compel Tim to discuss a film "suggested by" Isaac Asimov's writings, I, Robot! The creepshot photographer Jen couldn't remember the name of was Miroslav Tichý. You can see many of his surreptitious and admittedly beautiful works at ArtNet. Speaking of Czech artists, we neglected to mention that Alex Proyas is curren…

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How Visa Is Making Payments Safer and Smarter with AI - Ep. 256 22:13

2M ago22:13

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Visa processes an astounding number of transactions each year, which means even small improvements in its systems can have a significant impact. Sarah Laszlo, senior director of Visa’s machine learning platform, joins the AI Podcast to discuss how AI is transforming the way the company serves its global customer base, from advancing fraud preventio…

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236: The Power of Decisive Leadership in Modern Manufacturing with Paperless Parts' Co-Founder & CEO Jason T. Ray 59:47

2M ago59:47

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Sometimes indecision costs more than a wrong decision. Making decisions is a leader’s bread and butter, but during times of uncertainty or crisis, they often become more cautious and hesitant. The danger here is getting left behind while more confident, proactive leaders charge ahead. Jason T. Ray, Co-Founder and CEO of Paperless Parts, is a regula…

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243 - Prince of the Sun 58:13

2M ago58:13

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Tim can barely hold back his excitement about a movie that (kind of) has Cynthia Rothrock in it: Prince of the Sun! View the (kind of) English dub of the film at the Internet Archive. Jen forgot that her Letterboxd list was called "Anti-Girlboss Movies," and any movie starring Mai certainly qualifies for it. (Protip: there's also a list of every si…

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235: How to Find Automation Talent Anywhere with Kyle Mahan, VP & GM of Wauseon Machine 30:02

3M ago30:02

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What does it take to find the best talent in the manufacturing industry these days? When it comes to automation, you can use location (or lack of location) to your advantage. In this episode, Kyle Mahan of Ohio-based Wauseon Machine takes us through their approach to securing the best automation talent. We'll also hear some history on the organizat…

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NVIDIA’s Rama Akkiraju on Building the Right AI Infrastructure for Enterprise Success - Ep. 255 34:52

3M ago34:52

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Rama Akkiraju, VP of IT for AI and ML at NVIDIA, discusses the transformative power of AI in enterprises. Akkiraju highlights the rapid evolution from perception AI to agentic AI and emphasizes the importance of treating AI as a new layer in the development stack. She also shares insights on the role of AI platform architects and key trends shaping…

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234: From Pro Football to Craft Beer with Katie and Brandon Fields of Inside the Five Brewing Co. 28:56

3M ago28:56

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It’s not every day that a former NFL player joins the podcast. And it’s not every day you see one make such a dramatic career pivot from pro football to craft brewing and small business ownership. But that’s exactly what Brandon Fields did. When he was winding down his football career, he found his passion in brewing, starting out with a home brewi…

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273: Publishing to EdTech: The Unlikely Road to Evolution Labs with Founder Peter Kraft 1:26:53

3M ago1:26:53

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Peter Kraft is the Founder and President of Evolution Labs. Prior to founding Evolution Labs, Kraft was instrumental in forming and re-envisioning two educational software companies that led the industry in recruitment, enrollment and retention of college students. He co-founded GoalQuest in 2000 and served as its CEO until 2007 when he spearheaded…

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Yum! Brands, the World’s Largest Restaurant Company, Advances AI Adoption - Ep. 254 24:06

3M ago24:06

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Yum! Brands, the parent company of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill, is partnering with NVIDIA to streamline order taking, optimize operations and enhance service across its restaurants. Joe Park, Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Yum! Brands, Inc. and President of Byte by Yum!, shares how the company is further accelerating…

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233: Manufacturing 101, On-The-Job Training, and Finding Fulfillment in Engineering Featuring Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence 46:32

3M ago46:32

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Manufacturing and engineering are full of talented, passionate people. Just listen to literally any of these episodes for proof of that. But what is it that keeps people in this space motivated and fulfilled? Ask 10 different people, and you’d likely get 10 very different answers. For this episode, we posed the question to three guests – Steve Ilmr…

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242 - Psycho Kickboxer 1:27:38

3M ago1:27:38

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Jen invites comedian Kath Barbadoro to enjoy Psycho Kickboxer, the martial arts schlock movie that put Virginia Beach on the map!* Hear more of Kath on the Lie, Cheat, & Steal and What a Time to Be Alive podcasts. She also riffs movies with Master Pancake Theater! Look for them on Twitch. When in Virginia Beach, visit the Hot Tuna, as seen in Psych…

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Capital One’s Prem Natarajan Shares How AI Can Enhance Financial Services and Customer Experiences - Ep. 253 31:44

3M ago31:44

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Prem Natarajan, the executive vice president, chief scientist and head of AI at Capital One, discusses how AI is enhancing financial services by transforming customer experiences and internal operations. He shares how advanced AI models and agentic workflows are accelerating the delivery of personalized services and improving efficiency — paving th…

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232: AI Agents for Manufacturing 101 Featuring Composabl CEO & Co-Founder Kence Anderson 53:27

3M ago53:27

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An AI agent can create. It can predict. It can analyze data. But for it to really drive change and enhance operations, it needs to take action. That’s the next step of machine learning and AI, says Kence Anderson, CEO of Composabl, a company that helps manufacturers create multi-agent AI systems. Our discussion with Kence is probably one of the mos…

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BONUS: MEPs are at Risk of Losing Funding and Need Your Help 41:26

3M ago41:26

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Today's bonus episode is all about MEPs, and actually a very urgent issue related to MEPs. For context, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is a public-private partnership that delivers comprehensive, proven solutions by helping small and medium-sized manufacturers grow, make operational improvements, and reduce risk. To put it in more si…

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241 - The Black Hole 1:22:32

3M ago1:22:32

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A mysterious stranger returns to the show to evaluate a weak Disney stab at a dark sci-fi blockbuster: The Black Hole! Zencastr gives you flawless audio, crystal-clear video, and effortless editing. Spend less time juggling tools, more time making great slo— uhh, content! The Hollywood Reporter looked back on the production of The Black Hole in 201…

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Isomorphic Labs Discusses AI-Driven Drug Discovery and the Future of Medicine - Ep. 252 39:25

3M ago39:25

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Max Jaderberg and Sergei Yakneen from Isomorphic Labs discuss how AI is enhancing drug discovery by treating biology as an information processing system. They share how advanced AI models like AlphaFold 3 are accelerating the pipeline and paving the way for a future of precision medicine.By NVIDIA

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231: Why VCs and Startups Are Betting on Manufacturing and the Midwest Featuring Drive Capital and Path Robotics, Live from Columbus, OH 1:05:13

3M ago1:05:13

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What’s getting VCs to look beyond Silicon Valley in the tech startup scene? The Midwest is not just an up-and-coming place for investors to watch. It’s now a region that more investors are betting on. With companies like Path Robotics, the Midwest is taking its status as a manufacturing hub and merging it with the kind of innovative tech traditiona…

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240 - Skidoo 1:26:48

3M ago1:26:48

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Jen welcomes Jesse Hawken of the venerable Junk Filter podcast to help her detox from the bad trip that is Otto Preminger's Skidoo! See Preminger host his own trailer for Bunny Lake is Missing, and you better not show up late or he'll open up a can of Vienna-sausage-in-chicken-broth whoop-ass on you. Preminger and singer/songwriter Harry Nilsson ap…

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‘Black Women in Artificial Intelligence’ Founder Talks AI Education and Empowerment - Ep. 251 21:19

4M ago21:19

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Angle Bush, founder and CEO of Black Women in Artificial Intelligence (BWIAI), discusses her mission to foster a more inclusive and diverse AI community. Learn how BWIAI is building a supportive network and providing resources to empower Black women in the tech industry.By NVIDIA

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230: Shark Tank, Advanced Prosthetics, and How PSYONIC's Ability Hand is Driving Accessibility for Humans and Robots Featuring PSYONIC CEO & Founder Dr. Aadeel Akhtar 46:00

4M ago46:00

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Robotics is a cool field, no doubt about that. But what’s cooler than using it to change people’s lives? When he was seven years old, Aadeel Akhtar met a girl in Pakistan with a missing leg. This kickstarted a fascination with helping people regain control over lost limbs and a decision that pivoted his planned career in medicine to robotics and pr…

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NVIDIA’s Jacob Liberman on the Power of Agentic AI in the Enterprise - Ep. 250 29:42

4M ago29:42

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Jacob Liberman, Director of Product Management at NVIDIA, discusses how agentic AI is transforming enterprises by automating complex tasks and enhancing human capabilities. Learn how NVIDIA Blueprints are making it easier for developers to deploy these intelligent agents and drive real business value.…

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229: Manufacturing Leadership in Indiana and Beyond: Live from Indianapolis, IN 46:48

4M ago46:48

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We’ve been on tour for the past couple of months, recording live episodes in some of the manufacturing hot spots around the country. Indiana is our current stop, where Guggman Haus Brewing hosted us for an episode all about innovation, technology, culture, and, of course, Indiana’s manufacturing prowess. Manufacturing makes up a huge portion of Ind…

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