From Napkin Sketches to Precision Frames: How Robots Are Transforming Home Building

Audrow Nash Podcast

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about a year ago 1:34:21

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Housing is expensive, and a big part of that cost is labor. What if robots could build the frames for our homes, making construction faster, safer, and more affordable?
I talk with Barrett Ames, Co-founder of BotBuilt, about how his company is revolutionizing home construction by automating the framing process. Barrett shares how they've solved the challenges of working with imperfect lumber, translating floor plans into precise 3D models, and reducing on-site framing time from weeks to just hours.
You'll like this interview if you're interested in robotics startups finding that sweet spot between technical challenge and market opportunity, the future of construction, or how automation might help address America's housing crisis.
JOBS AT BOTBUILT
https://jobs.audrownashpodcast.com/jobs?q=BotBuilt
TRANSCRIPT
- https://audrownashpodcast.com/posts/21-botbuilt/transcript
EPISODE LINKS
- Barrett Ames' website: https://www.cbames.com/
- BotBuilt's website: https://www.botbuilt.com/
- Barrett on X/Twitter: https://x.com/cbames
- Barrett on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbames
- BotBuilt on X/Twitter: https://x.com/botbuilt_
- BotBuilt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/botbuilt/
PODCAST LINKS
- Podcast Website: https://audrownashpodcast.com/
- Podcast Jobs board: https://jobs.audrownashpodcast.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@audrow
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/audrow-nash-podcast/id1716486786
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74jWpWiLwsasY2QHtDcl8I?si=6c92796bf9554162
TIMECODES
(0:00) Start
(2:20) Overview
(7:01) Challenges
(18:43) Sketch to Structure
(27:26) Generative Solutions
(30:53) Structuring Build
(36:08) When Things Go Wrong
(42:43) Traditional vs. Automated
(57:28) Time & Cost
(1:08:32) Long-Term Vision
(1:15:02) Construction Opportunities
(1:24:39) Lessons Learned
(1:33:33) Final Thoughts

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From Napkin Sketches to Precision Frames: How Robots Are Transforming Home Building

Audrow Nash Podcast

published about a year ago

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Are We Missing the Real Value in Robotics? Practical Automation’s Hidden Impact 1:39:20

10 days ago1:39:20

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What’s the real value of robotics today? Are we missing the biggest opportunities by chasing hype? I talk with Stefan Seltz-Axmacher, CEO of Polymath Robotics, and Ilia Baranov, CTO of Polymath Robotics, about why the most impactful robotics work isn’t always the flashiest—and how their modular autonomy stack is quietly transforming industries like mining, agriculture, and logistics. You’ll like this interview if you’re interested in how robotics is actually solving labor shortages, why “boring” automation often creates the most value, and what it takes to build a sustainable robotics business in a world obsessed with viral demos. TRANSCRIPT - https://audrownashpodcast.com/episodes/23-polymath EPISODE LINKS Stefan Seltz-Axmacher, CEO & Co-Founder https://x.com/stefanesa https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanseltzaxmacher Ilia Baranov, Co-Founder & CTO https://x.com/IliaBaranov https://www.linkedin.com/in/iliabaranov Polymath Robotics https://www.polymathrobotics.com https://x.com/polymathrobots https://www.linkedin.com/company/polymath-robotics/ - Automate It podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@polymathrobotics3646 - Automate It podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1lL9aEPOSYzajj21NMV9oG - Automate It podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/automate-it-a-robotics-podcast/id1652686795 PODCAST LINKS - Podcast Website: https://audrownashpodcast.com/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@audrow - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/audrow-nash-podcast/id1716486786 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74jWpWiLwsasY2QHtDcl8I?si=6c92796bf9554162 TIMECODES (0:00) Start (0:12) Polymath Overview (6:55) Robotics Standards Gap (12:14) Market Reality (17:16) Labor Shortages (24:20) Cutting Mining Costs (34:00) AgTech Needs Action (43:17) Practical Autonomy (52:15) Humanoid Future (1:12:49) LLM & Coding (1:21:15) Work-Kids Balance (1:36:15) Key Takeaways…

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How Are Investors Navigating the Wild Frontier of Robotics Startups? 1:39:45

11 weeks ago1:39:45

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How are investors navigating the wild frontier of robotics startups? The rules for deep tech investing are still being written. I talk with Brannon Jones, DeepTech Investor at AlleyCorp, about why robotics is an untamed investment landscape, how smart investors evaluate robotics companies, and which sectors are primed for robotic disruption. You'll like this interview if you're interested in robotics startups, venture capital's approach to hardware, or understanding which deep tech innovations are hype versus reality. TRANSCRIPT - https://audrownashpodcast.com/posts/22-alleycorp/transcript EPISODE LINKS - Brannon Jones X: https://x.com/robotjonez - Brannon Jones LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jones-brannon - AlleyCorp Website: https://alleycorp.com - AlleyCorp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alleycorp PODCAST LINKS - Podcast Website: https://audrownashpodcast.com/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@audrow - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/audrow-nash-podcast/id1716486786 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74jWpWiLwsasY2QHtDcl8I?si=6c92796bf9554162 TIMECODES (0:00) Start (0:23) AlleyCorp Overview (3:57) DeepTech (11:13) AlleyCorp’s Reach (15:43) Portfolio Highlights (17:32) Eyebot Kiosk (23:24) SaaS vs. DeepTech (28:58) Portal Space (33:35) Aescape Massage Robot (45:06) Valar Atomics (49:27) Koop Technologies (51:21) Glacier Robotics (55:29) Civ Robotics (56:24) Investment Challenges (1:09:51) Market-Focused Startups (1:14:30) Early Robotics Investments (1:24:00) Humanoids (1:28:35) Deglobalization (1:32:52) Hype vs. Reality in Robotics (1:38:23) Key Takeaways…

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From Napkin Sketches to Precision Frames: How Robots Are Transforming Home Building 1:34:21

14 weeks ago1:34:21

1:34:21

Housing is expensive, and a big part of that cost is labor. What if robots could build the frames for our homes, making construction faster, safer, and more affordable? I talk with Barrett Ames, Co-founder of BotBuilt, about how his company is revolutionizing home construction by automating the framing process. Barrett shares how they've solved the challenges of working with imperfect lumber, translating floor plans into precise 3D models, and reducing on-site framing time from weeks to just hours. You'll like this interview if you're interested in robotics startups finding that sweet spot between technical challenge and market opportunity, the future of construction, or how automation might help address America's housing crisis. JOBS AT BOTBUILT https://jobs.audrownashpodcast.com/jobs?q=BotBuilt TRANSCRIPT - https://audrownashpodcast.com/posts/21-botbuilt/transcript EPISODE LINKS - Barrett Ames' website: https://www.cbames.com/ - BotBuilt's website: https://www.botbuilt.com/ - Barrett on X/Twitter: https://x.com/cbames - Barrett on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbames - BotBuilt on X/Twitter: https://x.com/botbuilt_ - BotBuilt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/botbuilt/ PODCAST LINKS - Podcast Website: https://audrownashpodcast.com/ - Podcast Jobs board: https://jobs.audrownashpodcast.com/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@audrow - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/audrow-nash-podcast/id1716486786 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74jWpWiLwsasY2QHtDcl8I?si=6c92796bf9554162 TIMECODES (0:00) Start (2:20) Overview (7:01) Challenges (18:43) Sketch to Structure (27:26) Generative Solutions (30:53) Structuring Build (36:08) When Things Go Wrong (42:43) Traditional vs. Automated (57:28) Time & Cost (1:08:32) Long-Term Vision (1:15:02) Construction Opportunities (1:24:39) Lessons Learned (1:33:33) Final Thoughts…

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From Cloud to Edge: Why Vision Processing is Shifting Closer to the Sensor 1:35:48

18 weeks ago1:35:48

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Ever wondered how robots actually "see" the world? Or why Tesla can achieve so much with just vision? I talk with Bradley Dillon, CEO of Luxonis, about how their AI-enabled cameras are becoming the eyes and brains of robots everywhere. Bradley shares how they've sold over 150,000 vision platforms and why processing at the edge (right on the camera) is revolutionizing robotics. You'll like this interview if you're interested in computer vision, edge computing, or how vision technology is making automation possible in industries from agriculture to security screening. TRANSCRIPT - https://audrownashpodcast.com/posts/20-luxonis/transcript EPISODE LINKS - Luxonis Website: https://www.luxonis.com - Luxonis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/luxonis/ - Luxonis X: https://x.com/luxonis - Bradley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-dillon/ - Bradley's X: https://x.com/bradley_luxonis PODCAST LINKS - Podcast Website: https://audrownashpodcast.com/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@audrow - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/audrow-nash-podcast/id1716486786 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74jWpWiLwsasY2QHtDcl8I?si=6c92796bf9554162 TIMECODES (0:00) Start (1:52) Bradley Dillon & Luxonis Overview (8:34) Luxonis’s Equipments (13:02) Integrating Multiple Sensors (20:40) Applications of Luxonis Vision (25:02) Luxonis & Computing Power (30:08) Linking Multiple Devices (31:41) Luxonis AI Models (36:31) Data Generation & Labeling (46:25) Future Predictions (50:00) AI for Scene Understanding (59:33) Targeting Industries for Innovation (1:04:54) Smart Security Screening (1:11:46) Growth Story (1:18:58) Chip Supply Challenges (1:26:37) Future Sensor Additions (1:32:45) Luxonis Resources (1:34:53) Outro…

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What Happens When Robotics Experts Gather in Secret? 58:41

20 weeks ago58:41

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Ever wonder what happens when robotics experts gather in a secret location to share their cutting-edge work? In this special episode, I bring you live interviews from a stealth robotics event between Austin and San Antonio. I talk with - Kyle Morgenstein, PhD student at UT Austin working on making legged robots safe in human environments; - David Venegas, Head of Operations at Durin, who's automating critical tasks in mining exploration; and - Barrett Ames, co-founder of BotBuilt, whose robots are revolutionizing home construction. You'll like this interview if you're interested in the future of robotics across different industries, from research to startups, and how automation is solving real-world problems in safety, mining, and construction. TRANSCRIPT - https://audrownashpodcast.com/posts/19-texas-secret/transcript EPISODE LINKS - March 8th event invite: https://lu.ma/vqi7e7xe?tk=CpLKNx - Kyle Morgenstein's website: https://www.kylemorgenstein.com/ - Human Centered Robotics Lab: https://sites.utexas.edu/hcrl/ - Durin's website: https://www.durin.com/ - BotBuilt's website: https://www.botbuilt.com/ PODCAST LINKS - Podcast Website: https://audrownashpodcast.com/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@audrow - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/audrow-nash-podcast/id1716486786 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74jWpWiLwsasY2QHtDcl8I?si=6c92796bf9554162 TIMECODES (0:00) Start (1:21) Kyle: Legged Robot Safety (3:55) Improving Robot Safety for Humans (7:25) Humanoid Robots: Progress & Future (10:39) Boston Dynamics vs. Unitree (12:29) Reward Models for Safer Robots (15:12) Foundation Models: Impact on Data & Timelines (17:18) Teleoperation Efficiency (19:25) Training Robots Using YouTube Data (20:48) David: Mining Basics (29:10) Automating Mining Tasks (34:49) Access Challenges in Excavation (36:58) Use of Simulation (38:03) Barrett: Construction Robots (41:42) Custom Home Focus (43:07) Botbuilt’s Approach (44:16) Botbuilt’s Data Sourcing (49:48) Working With Robots (50:09) Perception Stack (52:21) Handling Lumber Challenges (53:39) Margins vs. Pre-Fab Homes (53:58) Transport Costs (56:03) Botbuilt’s Lifecycle (58:18) Outro…

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How Smell Could Transform Robotics: The Next Frontier in Sensing 1:29:22

22 weeks ago1:29:22

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Can robots smell? How could a sense of smell transform robotics and unlock entirely new applications? In this episode, I talk with Kordel France, Founder of Scentience. We talk about: - How a sense of smell works and how it can be replicated in robots - The challenges and breakthroughs in developing smell-based sensing technology - The potential for smell to enable new startups and applications in robotics You'll like this interview if you're interested in the future of robotics, sensing technologies, or how new innovations can create opportunities for startups. TRANSCRIPT - https://audrownashpodcast.com/posts/18-scentience/transcript EPISODE LINKS - Scentience Website: https://scentience.ai/ - Kordel France's X: https://x.com/kordelfrance - Kordel France's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kordel-france-10349811b/ - Kordel France's Website: https://kordelfrance.ai/ TIMECODES (0:00) Start (1:22) Kordel France & Scentience Overview (2:47) Smell’s Role in Robotics (5:24) Smell Sensor Problem Solving (8:52) Smell Identification Mechanisms (15:09) Use Cases (16:51) Near-Future Innovations (25:10) Application Development (29:48) Scent Technology Standardization (33:03) Scent Recognition Dataset (34:16) Industry vs. Academia (37:00) Startup Landscape in Smell Robotics (38:39) Smell Sensing API (42:51) Sensor Integration (50:00) Weather Data’s Impact on Smell Sensors (56:43) Scaling With User Data (1:02:11) Origins of Smell Technology Interest (1:11:31) Adoption Strategies (1:24:46) Future Predictions (1:26:50) Key Takeaways (1:29:05) Outro…

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Advancing Robot Hardware Innovation through ARIA's New UK Research Initiative 51:58

25 weeks ago51:58

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I talk with Jenny Read who is the Programme Director at ARIA (Advanced Research and Invention Agency). We talk about: - ARIA's ambitious £50M investment in robotics hardware research - The need for fundamental breakthroughs in robot hardware and actuation - How neuroscience insights can inspire better robot design - Building a research community focused on hardware innovation - The unique funding approach that encourages high-risk, high-reward projects You'll like this interview if you're interested in robotics hardware development, research funding initiatives, or the future of robot actuation and control systems. TRANSCRIPT - https://audrownashpodcast.com/posts/17-aria/transcript EPISODE LINKS - ARIA Website: https://www.aria.org.uk - ARIA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/advanced-research-and-invention-agency/ - ARIA Twitter/X: https://x.com/ARIA_Research - Jenny Read's Website: https://www.jennyreadresearch.com/ - Jenny Read's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-read-813a5ba/ - Jenny Read's Twitter/X: https://x.com/jcaread TIMECODES (0:00) Start (0:15) Jenny Read & ARIA Overview (3:49) Jenny's ARIA Role (6:26) Robotics Focus (8:22) Hardware Focus Areas (9:40) Gear Ratio Discussion (11:56) Touch Sensing & Robot Fragility (13:41) Body Design & Neural Control (19:15) Career Background & Funding (22:33) Program Focus & Logistics (27:56) The Dexterity Challenge (33:31) ARIA Strategy (42:59) Development Bottlenecks (45:38) Measuring Success (48:33) Key Takeaways (51:52) Outro…

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ROSCon 2024 Highlights: Conversations with Dexory, Asimovo, and ZettaScale 1:15:18

27 weeks ago1:15:18

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In this episode, I share several conversations from ROSCon 2024 in Denmark with leaders building the future of robotics. First, I talk with Marcus Scheunemann, Head of Autonomy at Dexory, about their rapid growth in warehouse robotics. Dexory has scaled from 0 to 90+ robots in just 2 years by focusing heavily on testing infrastructure and getting robots to customers quickly. Next, I speak with Christine Fraser, CEO and founder of Asimovo, about their developer platform that makes it easier for robotics teams to collaborate. Built on Kubernetes, their platform lets teams work together seamlessly whether developing locally or in the cloud. Finally, I chat with Angelo Corsaro, CEO and CTO of ZettaScale Technologies, about Zenoh - the future middleware for ROS 2. We discuss how Zenoh solves key limitations of DDS and enables true end-to-end communication from microcontrollers to the cloud. You'll like these interviews if you're interested in: - Scaling robotics companies and testing infrastructure - Developer tools for robotics teams - The future of ROS 2 middleware - Building successful robotics companies TRANSCRIPT - https://audrownashpodcast.com/posts/16-roscon/transcript EPISODE LINKS - ROSCon 2024 site: https://roscon.ros.org/2024/ - Dexory: https://www.dexory.com/ - Asimovo: https://asimovo.com/ - ZettaScale: https://www.zettascale.tech/ TIMECODES (0:00) Start (2:12) Introduction to Dexory (3:26) How Dexory Landed Series B (7:12) The Problem and the Robot’s Solution (11:12) The Software Behind Dexory (14:03) Advocating for More Testing When Management Prioritizes New Features (17:20) Where Dexory Is Heading in the Next 2 to 5 Years (19:25) Introduction to Asimovo (21:20) Creating Solutions for Every Need (23:59) Supporting Diverse Workflows Across Platforms (29:42) How Clusters Run Across Platforms (34:11) Company Progress and Adoption (40:09) One Year Projections and Goals (43:09) Where To Learn More (44:37) Introduction to ZettaScale (49:56) How Distributed Queries Work (53:15) Breaking Down Routing and Synchronization (1:01:23) Solving DDS Challenges and ROS 2 Impact (1:05:34) The Story Behind the Company Name (1:07:56) Why ROS and How It’s Integrated (1:13:16) Future Plans for the Next 1 to 3 Years…

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Making Robot Arms Work Anywhere: From Space to Strawberry Fields 1:29:05

34 weeks ago1:29:05

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Join me for a fascinating conversation with Dave Coleman, Chief Product Officer and Founder of PickNik Robotics, as we explore how robotic arms are transforming industries from space exploration to agriculture. Dave shares insights on making robots work in challenging, unstructured environments and reveals how PickNik is revolutionizing robotic manipulation through their MoveIt Pro platform. This episode is perfect for robotics engineers, tech enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the future of automation across diverse industries. Links: - PickNik Robotics: https://picknik.ai - MoveIt Pro: https://picknik.ai/pro - Dave Coleman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davetcoleman - PickNik LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/picknik - Audrow Nash Podcast: https://audrownashpodcast.com Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:04 Introduction to Dave Coleman 01:29 Overview of PickNik Robotics 03:16 Challenges in Robotic Manipulation 04:54 Unstructured Robotics and Applications 13:45 MoveIt Pro: The Commercial Grade Solution 44:11 Human-Robot Interaction and High-Level Commands 45:22 NASA Collaborations and Space Robotics 48:33 Space ROS and Open Source Initiatives 52:06 Challenges in Space Robotics 53:32 The Future of Robotics and Industry Applications 01:02:06 Hivebotics Case Study 01:10:57 Mobile Manipulation and Humanoids 01:19:20 Challenges and Opportunities in Mobile Manipulation 01:25:32 PickNik's Vision and MoveIt Pro 01:27:58 Conclusion and Future Prospects…

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Boosting Factory Utilization: The Key to Reviving US Manufacturing? 1:37:04

37 weeks ago1:37:04

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Dive into the world of American manufacturing with Saman Farid, founder and CEO of Formic. Discover how robots are transforming US factories by dramatically improving utilization - from 30% to nearly 100% - while helping solve the labor shortage crisis. This episode reveals how Formic is making robotics accessible to small and medium-sized manufacturers through their innovative "robots-as-a-service" model. Learn why 90% of American factories still don't have a single robot, and how Formic's approach could change that. Perfect for manufacturing professionals, robotics enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the future of American industry. Links: - Formic Website: https://formic.co/ - Saman Farid LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanfarid/ - Formic LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/formic-technologies/ - Audrow Nash Podcast: https://www.audrownashpodcast.com/ Timestamps: - (0:00) - Episode Intro - (0:53) - Introduction to Saman Farid and Formic - (1:39) - Formic's Mission and Impact - (4:01) - Challenges in Robotics Deployment - (9:46) - Case Studies and Real-World Applications - (14:30) - Advanced Technologies and Automation - (28:35) - How Formic Collects Site Data - (35:08) - Configuring a Workcell with Data Gathered - (40:30) - Programming the Robot with Generative AI - (50:09) - AI in the Loop: Revolutionizing Robotics Simulation - (52:54) - Exploring the Software Stack - (54:30) - From Simulation to Reality - (59:07) - LLMs for Data Ingestion - (1:03:43) - Customer Support and Maintenance - (1:12:26) - Scaling and Future Challenges - (1:19:38) - Working with Small and Medium-sized Manufacturers - (1:28:04) - What are Most Robotics Companies Doing Wrong? - (1:31:04) - Thoughts on the US Manufacturing Sector…

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From Drive-Thru to City-Wide: Scaling an Innovative Robotic Delivery System 1:32:53

47 weeks ago1:32:53

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Discover the future of urban delivery with Canon Reeves, CTO and Co-founder of Pipedream Labs. In this episode, we explore how a network of thin underground pipes and autonomous robots could revolutionize last-mile logistics. If you're fascinated by innovative urban infrastructure, robotics, or the future of delivery systems, this conversation is for you. Learn how Pipedream Labs is scaling their technology from drive-thru restaurants to city-wide networks, and hear about their unique approach to modular design and customer-driven development. Canon shares insights on building high-impact teams, leveraging global talent, and the technical challenges of creating a groundbreaking delivery system. Links: - Pipedream Labs Website: https://www.pipedreamlabs.co/ - Canon Reeves on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/canonreeves/ - Pipedream Labs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pipedream-labs/ - Pipedream Labs on X: https://x.com/pipedream_labs - Canon Reeves on X: https://x.com/ReevesCanon - Audrow Nash Podcast: https://www.audrownashpodcast.com/ Timestamps: - (0:00) - Start - (0:37) - Introduction to Canon Reeves and Pipedream Labs - (1:05) - The Vision for Autonomous Delivery - (1:49) - How Thin Pipes Work - (3:17) - Challenges and Solutions in Last Mile Delivery - (6:58) - Innovative Instant Pickup System - (12:26) - Scaling the Network and Future Plans - (20:15) - Technical Challenges and Solutions - (48:22) - Modular Design and Scalability - (50:14) - Customer-Driven Development - (52:39) - Small Teams, Big Impact - (54:45) - Hiring the Right People - (56:43) - Remote Work and Contractors - (1:00:43) - Future-Proofing with Modular Systems - (1:07:17) - Exciting Growth and Challenges Ahead - (1:28:00) - Advice for Founders…

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Can Data-Driven Insurance Make Robots Safer and More Affordable? 1:34:40

49 weeks ago1:34:40

1:34:40

Dive into the fascinating world of robotics insurance with Sergey Litvinenko, co-founder and CEO of Koop AI. Discover how data-driven insurance is revolutionizing the robotics industry, making robots safer and more affordable. This episode is perfect for tech enthusiasts, robotics professionals, and anyone curious about the future of AI and automation. Links: - Koop AI Website: https://www.koop.ai/ - Sergey Litvinenko LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-from-koop - Koop AI LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/koop-ai - Audrow Nash Podcast: https://www.audrownashpodcast.com/ - Transcript: https://audrownashpodcast.com/posts/11-koop Outline: - (0:00) - Start - (1:46) - Introduction and Background - (2:37) - Understanding Insurance and Underwriting - (4:07) - Koop's Focus on Robotics - (6:41) - The Journey to Koop Insurance - (11:38) - Risk Assessment and Data Collection - (18:00) - Challenges in New Robotics Domains - (32:56) - Training and Methodology for Underwriters - (47:12) - Insurance Validity and Performance Guarantees - (48:34) - Handling Erroneous Data and Misrepresentation - (50:44) - Human vs. Robot Behavior in Insurance - (52:20) - Robotics Insurance Metrics and Losses - (54:26) - Evaluating AI and Edge Cases in Robotics - (1:04:22) - Data Collection and Utilization in Robotics - (1:29:41) - Future Vision and Expansion of Koop…

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Hungry for Innovation: Is AI the Key to Fixing Food Industry Labor Issues? 2:05:38

1 year ago2:05:38

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Discover how AI is revolutionizing the food industry, from tackling labor shortages to enhancing efficiency and innovation. You'll like this if you're interested in the future of food production, AI applications in business, or solving complex industry challenges through technology. With Chef Robotic's Founder and CEO, Rajat Bhageria. EPISODE LINKS - Full transcript: https://audrow-nash-podcast.github.io/transcripts/10-hungry-for-innovation-is-ai-the-key-to-fixing-food-industry-labor-issues.html - Chef Robotic's Website: https://www.chefrobotics.ai/ - Chef Robotic's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chef-robotics/ - Rajat Bhageria's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajatbhageria/ PODCAST LINKS - Watch and discuss on 𝕏: https://www.x.com/audrow - Watch or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74jWpWiLwsasY2QHtDcl8I - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/audrow-nash-podcast/id1716486786 - Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@audrow - Main podcast site: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audrow1 - RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/e2666f60/podcast/rss - Full transcripts: https://audrow-nash-podcast.github.io/transcripts - Podcast Github: https://github.com/audrow-nash-podcast OUTLINE (0:00) - Start (1:36) - Introduction to Rajat and Chef Robotics (3:03) - Early Ventures and the Power of AI (5:51) - Identifying the Market Opportunity (8:15) - Challenges in Food Industry Automation (13:13) - Pivoting to High Mix Manufacturing (42:33) - Bootstrapping AI for Real-World Robotics (45:23) - Expanding to New Markets and Applications (48:46) - Challenges in Food Manipulation (1:02:06) - Leveraging Learning from Demonstration (1:23:12) - Field Replaceable Units and Service Strategy (1:24:05) - Scaling and Global Deployment (1:25:25) - Hardware Upgrades and Modularity (1:29:45) - AI and Robotics Industry Trends (1:36:58) - Challenges in Robotics Production (1:53:45) - Hiring the Best People…

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How to Accelerate Robotics Startups? A Better Data Visualization Story 1:48:59

1 year ago1:48:59

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Robotics is hard. One way to make it less hard is good tooling for visualization. You'll like this interview if you want to understand the data from your robot or are interested in opportunities around robotics developer tooling. With Adrian Macneil from Foxglove. EPISODE LINKS - Full transcript: https://audrow-nash-podcast.github.io/transcripts/9-how-to-accelerate-robotics-startups-a-better-data-visualization-story.html - Actuate's Website: https://actuate.foxglove.dev/ - Foxglove's Website: https://foxglove.dev/ - Foxglove's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/foxglovedev/ - Adrian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianmacneil/ PODCAST LINKS - Watch and discuss on 𝕏: https://www.x.com/audrow - Watch or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74jWpWiLwsasY2QHtDcl8I - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/audrow-nash-podcast/id1716486786 - Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@audrow - Main podcast site: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audrow1 - RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/e2666f60/podcast/rss - Full transcripts: https://audrow-nash-podcast.github.io/transcripts - Podcast Github: https://github.com/audrow-nash-podcast OUTLINE (0:00) - Start (1:28) - Introduction to Adrian Macneil and Foxglove (1:43) - The Genesis of Foxglove (4:55) - Challenges in Robotics Data Logging (7:20) - MCAP: A New Standard for Robotics Logging (18:35) - Data Upload and Ingestion in Robotics (30:46) - Cloud Indexing and Data Management (35:53) - Visualization in Robotics (39:05) - Performance and Platform Considerations (51:54) - Extensibility and Customization (56:50) - The Evolution of Foxglove Visualizer (58:17) - Customizing Visualizations with Plugins and Extensions (1:00:23) - Advanced Visualization Techniques and Extensions (1:06:57) - WebAssembly and Performance Enhancements (1:08:36) - Foxglove's Role in Robotics Simulation (1:12:30) - Challenges and Future Directions in Robotics (1:18:48) - Opportunities in Robotics Tooling (1:24:55) - The Shift from Open Source to Closed Source and Foxglove 2.0 (1:41:59) - Actuate Conference: Bringing Robotics Developers Together…

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Can You Ship a Factory? A Bold Vision to Make Homes More Affordable 1:18:11

1 year ago1:18:11

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Can robots help fix the housing crisis? Cuby thinks so. You'll like this interview if you're interested in automation in construction, the idea of a factory to make factories, and doing more engineering with less capital. With Oleg Kandrashou and Aleks Gampel from Cuby. EPISODE LINKS - Full transcript: https://audrow-nash-podcast.github.io/transcripts/8-can-you-ship-a-factory-a-bold-vision-to-make-homes-more-affordable.html - Cuby's Website: https://www.cubytechnologies.com/ - Cuby's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildwithcuby/ - Oleg's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olegkondrashov/ - Aleks' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamaleksandrgampel/ PODCAST LINKS - Watch and discuss on 𝕏: https://www.x.com/audrow - Watch or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74jWpWiLwsasY2QHtDcl8I - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/audrow-nash-podcast/id1716486786 - Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@audrow - Main podcast site: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audrow1 - RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/e2666f60/podcast/rss - Full transcripts: https://audrow-nash-podcast.github.io/transcripts - Podcast Github: https://github.com/audrow-nash-podcast OUTLINE (0:00) - Episode Intro (1:27) - Meet the Founders: Oleg and Aleks Introduce Themselves (2:23) - What is Cuby? An Overview of Mobile Microfactories (7:07) - Aleks' Journey: From Real Estate to PropTech to Cuby (13:37) - Inside the R&D Center: A Tour of Cuby's Innovations (19:28) - The Vector Theory: Oleg's Unique Management Philosophy (23:42) - Addressing the Housing Crisis: The Need for Innovation (31:30) - The Construction Process: Challenges and Solutions (34:30) - Foundation to Finish: Building with Cuby's Technology (38:02) - Why Shipping Containers? The Efficiency of Factory in a Box (39:54) - Challenges and Competitors (40:44) - Customizing Shipping Containers (41:11) - Engineering and Production Innovations (45:42) - Cost Efficiency and Global Talent (47:47) - Comparing Engineering Schools (55:15) - Productizing Factories (1:00:56) - Should You Invest? Expected Cashflow from a Mobile Micro Factory (1:04:05) - Assembling Houses with Humanoids (1:09:13) - Cuby's Software Setup (1:13:48) - Scaling and Future Plans…

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An Exciting Vision of American Manufacturing with Robotics and AI 1:47:18

1 year ago1:47:18

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How do we bring manufacturing back to the United States? What role do robotics and AI play in this vision? You'll like this interview if you're interested in the future of manufacturing in the United States and how robotics and AI are shaping it. With Edward Mehr from Machina Labs. EPISODE LINKS - Full transcript: https://audrow-nash-podcast.github.io/transcripts/7-an-exciting-vision-of-american-manufacturing-with-robotics-and-ai.html - Machina Lab's Website: https://machinalabs.ai/ - Machina Lab's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/machina-labs/ - Edward Mehr's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-mehr/ PODCAST LINKS - Watch and discuss on 𝕏: https://www.x.com/audrow - Watch or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74jWpWiLwsasY2QHtDcl8I - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/audrow-nash-podcast/id1716486786 - Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@audrow - Main podcast site: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audrow1 - RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/e2666f60/podcast/rss - Full transcripts: https://audrow-nash-podcast.github.io/transcripts - Podcast Github: https://github.com/audrow-nash-podcast OUTLINE (0:00) - Start (0:29) - Episode intro (1:51) - Introducing Edward and Machina Labs (7:33) - AI in manufacturing (15:19) - Using data for better models than physics-based models (18:51) - Capturing data + modeling (34:45) - About Machina Labs (39:15) - Machina Lab's funding (45:11) - Being in LA (47:16) - Why make a company that is 10x better than alternatives (58:43) - What if you weren't venture funded? (1:02:53) - Or growing quickly (1:10:26) - Humanoids: challenges + Elon Musk (1:20:54) - AI trends: transformers + hallucinations (1:35:32) - Thoughts on manufacturing (1:42:15) - Advice to get involved in manufacturing…

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OSRA: Pioneering a Sustainable Open Source Ecosystem for Robotics 1:58:12

1 year ago1:58:12

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What is the Open Source Robotics Alliance (OSRA) and how is it pioneering a sustainable open source ecosystem for robotics? You'll like this interview if you're interested in the open source robotics ecosystem and how it's evolving. With Geoff Biggs from Open Robotics and Tully Foote from Open Robotics and Intrinsic. EPISODE LINKS - Full transcript: https://audrow-nash-podcast.github.io/transcripts/6-osra-pioneering-a-sustainable-open-source-ecosystem-for-robotics.html - OSRA's website: TODO - Open Robotics' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/open-source-robotics-foundation/ - Open Robotics' website: https://www.openrobotics.org/ PODCAST LINKS - Watch and discuss on 𝕏: https://www.x.com/audrow - Watch or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74jWpWiLwsasY2QHtDcl8I - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/audrow-nash-podcast/id1716486786 - Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@audrow - Main podcast site: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audrow1 - RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/e2666f60/podcast/rss - Full transcripts: https://audrow-nash-podcast.github.io/transcripts - Podcast Github: https://github.com/audrow-nash-podcast OUTLINE (0:00) - Episode intro (2:47) - Willow Garage and Open Robotics Lore (5:38) - Player and ROS lore (9:06) - Willow Garage and the Birth of Open Robotics (13:17) - Tully and Geoff's roles in Open Robotics (22:13) - Why make ROS 2 (24:39) - Player and ROS 2 (25:42) - Towards a robot revolution (29:16) - Gazebo for robot simulation (34:39) - OpenRMF project at Open Rob (38:22) - Important, but often forgotten: Open Robotics' infrastructure (44:42) - Open Robotics before the Intrinsic Acquisition (47:38) - Big steps for the ROS community we can take because of Intrinsic (Zenoh) (51:41) - Rust for robotics (53:27) - Intrinsic's acquisition of Open Robotics (58:31) - OSRF since the Intrinsic acquisition of OSRC (1:01:33) - How former OSRC folks contribute to OSRF now (1:04:28) - Announcing OSRA! (1:07:27) - Motivation for OSRA (1:15:20) - Merit-based contributors (1:18:06) - OSRA Consortium (1:20:23) - Why companies might want to join the OSRA consortium (1:23:55) - OSRA membership types (1:29:18) - Meritocratic contributors + how to mentor and get involved (1:32:26) - Mentorship process (1:34:25) - The value of contributing to open source software (1:39:19) - OSRA's badging system for contributors (1:42:52) - Educating more people to be roboticists (1:47:26) - Robotics in the next 5 years (1:52:10) - Why open source? (1:55:36) - Final thoughts…

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The State of Robotics report in 2024: Early Days, but Great Potential 1:43:11

1 year ago1:43:11

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What are trends in robotics investment? You'll like this interview if you're interested in the macro trends in robotics and how investors see the space. With Sanjay Aggarwal from F-Prime Capital. EPISODE LINKS - Full transcript: https://audrow-nash-podcast.github.io/transcripts/5-the-state-of-robotics-report-in-2024-early-days-but-great-potential.html - 2024 State of Robotics report: https://fprimecapital.com/robotics - Sanjay Aggarwal's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjaykaggarwal/ - F-Prime Capital's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/f-prime-capital-partners/ - F-Prime Capital's Website: https://fprimecapital.com/ PODCAST LINKS - Watch and discuss on 𝕏: https://www.x.com/audrow - Watch or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74jWpWiLwsasY2QHtDcl8I - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/audrow-nash-podcast/id1716486786 - Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@audrow - Main podcast site: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audrow1 - RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/e2666f60/podcast/rss - Full transcripts: https://audrow-nash-podcast.github.io/transcripts - Podcast Github: https://github.com/audrow-nash-podcast OUTLINE (0:00) - Episode intro (2:13) - Introducing Sanjay and F-Prime (4:40) - Sanjay's background (11:31) - Investing in Autonomous Vehicles then industrial robots (15:29) - F-Primes portfolio of robotics companies (26:55) - A new type of robotics founder (28:21) - Humanoids (35:04) - F-Prime's State of Robotics report (39:29) - Macro forces for declining investment cash (46:32) - Why are companies not IPO'ing lately? (48:51) - High interest rates and how that effects the VC business model (55:02) - Challenges in raising B & C investment rounds (1:04:31) - Why we're in the early days in robotics (1:09:23) - Will labor shortages affect robotics investments? (1:12:00) - How reliable should systems be? + Human-in-the-loop (1:17:20) - Common pitfalls to avoid for your robotics company (1:20:27) - How to make your company VERY attractive to investors (1:23:36) - Biggest challenges in robotics (1:25:44) - Opportunities for new robotics companies (1:27:53) - How would you start a new robotics company? (1:32:12) - How to pick a good investor for your series A? (1:34:39) - Trends in the robotics industry (1:40:28) - Future of robotics…

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Making Disruptive Tech Not Disruptive: Exciting Uses for Robots on Farms 1:30:04

1 year ago1:30:04

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Can something shake up an industry and not disrupt the people working in it? Bluewhite Robotics is trying to do just that. You'll enjoy this interview if you're interested in robots in agriculture or the ethics of disruptive technology. With Ben Alfi from Bluewhite Robotics. EPISODE LINKS - Full transcript: https://audrow-nash-podcast.github.io/transcripts/4-making-disruptive-tech-not-disruptive-exciting-uses-for-robots-on-farms.html - Bluewhite Robotics' Website: https://www.bluewhite.co/ - Bluewhite Robotics' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluewhite/ - Ben Alfi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-alfi-aaa6b1146/ PODCAST LINKS - Watch and discuss on 𝕏: https://www.x.com/audrow - Watch or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74jWpWiLwsasY2QHtDcl8I - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/audrow-nash-podcast/id1716486786 - Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@audrow - Main podcast site: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audrow1 - RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/e2666f60/podcast/rss - Full transcripts: https://audrow-nash-podcast.github.io/transcripts - Podcast Github: https://github.com/audrow-nash-podcast OUTLINE (0:00) - Episode Intro (1:09) - Introducing Ben Alfi and Bluewhite Robotics (3:53) - Outfitting a tractor with Bluewhite's tech (8:52) - What types of jobs are they automating? (11:12) - How do you do localization? What sensors do you use? (18:41) - Adding sensors to the tractor's tools + levels of support (23:36) - Being a full solution for agriculture companies (25:14) - Sending data to the cloud (31:43) - Configuring their robot's behavior + onboarding (34:54) - Working with farm equipment dealerships (38:01) - Spiral development (40:32) - Scaling their operation (44:46) - How large is the tractor market? (48:14) - Labor shortages and people not wanting to be farmers (56:43) - Future of unmanned tractors (1:07:14) - Data as a Service + Fellowship (1:13:21) - Blending into the agruculture culture (1:17:58) - Making systems safe (1:21:48) - Recent Series C investment round (1:23:48) - Working with the community (1:29:26) - Episode outro…

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Easy Autonomous Navigation for Industrial Vehicles: Because People Keep Asking for It 2:10:47

1 year ago2:10:47

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"Can I pay you to automate this?" Stefan Seltz-Axmacher kept getting asked the same question about automating industrial vehicles, so he co-founded Polymath Robotics. You'll like this interview if you're interested in the challenges and opportunities for mobile robots in industrial spaces. With Stefan Seltz-Axmacher and Ilia Baranov from Polymath Robotics. EPISODE LINKS - Full transcript: https://audrow-nash-podcast.github.io/transcripts/3-easy-autonomous-navigation-for-industrial-vehicles-because-people-keep-asking-for-it.html - Polymath Robotics' website: https://www.polymathrobotics.com - Polymath Robotics' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/polymath-robotics/ - Polymath Robotics' 𝕏: https://twitter.com/PolymathRobots - Polymath Robotics' Github: https://github.com/polymathrobotics - Stefan Seltz-Axmacher LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanseltzaxmacher/ - Ilia Baranov's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iliabaranov/ - Info on the Automate It! podcast: https://www.polymathrobotics.com/blog/podcast-launch PODCAST LINKS - Watch and discuss on 𝕏: https://www.x.com/audrow - Watch or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74jWpWiLwsasY2QHtDcl8I - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/audrow-nash-podcast/id1716486786 - Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@audrow - Main podcast site: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audrow1 - RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/e2666f60/podcast/rss - Full transcripts: https://audrow-nash-podcast.github.io/transcripts - Podcast Github: https://github.com/audrow-nash-podcast OUTLINE (00:00:00) - Start (00:02:47) - Introducing Stefan, Ilia, and Polymath Robotics (00:04:33) - Let's stop reinventing the wheel (00:23:11) - Is your code open-source? (00:26:34) - Why focus on mobile robots? (00:29:20) - Stefan's experience starting Starsky Robotics (00:33:45) - A good task to automate and not get lit on fire (00:36:29) - Integrating with sensors (00:39:15) - Approaching the problem from another side than most robotics startups (00:42:57) - Ambitions for Polymath Robotics (00:47:58) - Running a different kind of business with fewer hats (00:50:22) - Stefan's bankrun t-shirt campaign (00:54:30) - How Polymath plans to grow (00:57:14) - How Polymath uses machine learning (01:01:30) - Big and expensive vehicles are easier to automate? (01:07:45) - Thoughts on AI and Machine Learning (01:15:40) - Making safety certified systems (01:27:12) - Live demo! (01:31:52) - Web tools and robotics (01:38:57) - Automate It podcast (01:49:57) - Advice for getting involved in robotics (01:54:27) - Stefan's former startup experience and path to Polymath (02:00:54) - Thoughts on side projects (02:04:50) - What Stefan and Ilia are excited about in robotics…

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Will Humanoid Robots Take Your Job? Challenges, Opportunities, and Timeline 1:24:59

2 years ago1:24:59

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Will humanoid robots and AI take your job? It's a question I've been hearing a lot. So, to get some perspective, I talked with Agility Robotics' CTO, Melonee Wise. You'll like this interview if you want to understand the bleeding edge of robotics and AI and where we'll first see humanoid robots. EPISODE LINKS - Full transcript: https://audrow-nash-podcast.github.io/transcripts/2-will-humanoid-robots-take-your-job-challenges-opportunities-and-timeline.html - Agility's website: https://agilityrobotics.com/ - Agility's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/agility-robotics PODCAST LINKS - Watch and discuss on 𝕏: https://www.x.com/audrow - Watch or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74jWpWiLwsasY2QHtDcl8I - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/audrow-nash-podcast/id1716486786 - Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@audrow - Main podcast site: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audrow1 - RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/e2666f60/podcast/rss - Full transcripts: https://audrow-nash-podcast.github.io/transcripts - Podcast Github: https://github.com/audrow-nash-podcast OUTLINE (00:00:00) - Start (00:00:31) - Episode introduction (00:01:42) - Introducing Melonee + Agility Robotics (00:03:44) - Introducing Digit (00:05:17) - How’d Melonee to join Agility? (00:09:13) - Pivoting from curb to doorstep delivery (00:11:34) - Why Humanoids? (00:16:18) - How does Digit compare to people? (00:19:01) - Ethics of humanoid robots (00:25:09) - LLMs automation and white collar jobs (00:37:35) - Robot factory + suppliers in North America (00:42:53) - Reestablishing a trade class in the US (00:53:17) - Digit’s hands (00:55:55) - Thoughts on humanoids (01:01:45) - Timeline for humanoids (01:05:56) - What if you had your own ChatGPT? (01:08:35) - Best time to be in robotics or worst time? (01:10:07) - Advice for new roboticists (01:13:10) - Amazon trials (01:15:27) - Agility Robotics in the next 2-5 years (01:18:42) - Humanoids and spreadsheets? Is this the tipping point? (01:21:20) - What are you excited about in robotics now? (01:23:42) - Wrapping up…

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Rethinking Robotics: Electric Sheep's Journey to Safer, Smarter Machines 1:45:42

2 years ago1:45:42