Unloading shipping containers is a difficult task to automate, but one with a very compelling business case and consequent mandate by logistics and shipping companies. In this Robot Report podcast, Evan Drumwright, CEO of Dexterous Robotics discusses his company’s unique approach to identifying, grasping and manipulation objects in shipping containers. Other news and discussion follows.
FedEx’s Aaron Prather Discusses AMR Standards, Boston Dynamics Rumors, More
In this Robot Report podcast, Aaron Prather, Senior Advisor for Technology, Research, and Planning at FedEx discusses emerging logistics technologies, robotics start-ups and more.
Simbe’ CEO on AMRs & Bossa Nova / Walmart Split; Outrider’s Autonomous Trucks
Brad Bogolea, CEO of AMR maker Simbe Robotics, and Andrew Smith, CEO of Outrider, which produces electric autonomous yard trucks, serve as guests.
Canada’s Robotics Ecosystem & Area X.O / Miso’s Restaurant Robots
Mike Tremblay, CEO of Invest Ottawa, and Buck Jordan, President Miso Robotics, Join The Robot Report Podcast.
Fictiv’s CEO on Robotics Manufacturability, Also Jibo’s Status and More
Dave Evans, CEO of Fictiv, reviews robotics manufacturability and the benefits of digital manufacturing. Also, Marc Alba, Senior Vice President, NTT, discusses Jibo’s future.
6 River Systems Talks Shopify Acquisition, Gatik Discusses Autonomous Vehicles
6 River Systems’ CEO Chris Cacioppo discusses creating a culture of innovation, along with the sale of 6 River to Shopify. In addition, Gautam Narang, Co-founder and CEO of Gatik, reviews how Gatik is solving middle-mile logistics using Level 4 autonomous vehicles.
Boston Dynamics Talks Spot Launch and Universal Robots Discusses Cobot Innovation
Boston Dynamics’ VP of Business Development and Universal Robots’ CEO Jürgen von Hollen are featured in this episode of The Robot Report Podcast.
Paolo Pirjanian on Why Building Companion Robots is a ‘Moonshot
In this episode of the The Robot Report Podcast, Paolo Pirjanian, Founder and CEO of Embodied, discusses the development of the Moxie companion robot which is designed to help with the cognitive development of children.
Agility Robotics’ Jonathan Hurst Discusses Developing Commercial Legged Robots
In this episode of The Robot Report Podcast, Jonathan Hurst, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Agility Robotics, discusses the technical challenges during the development of the company’s Digit bipedal robot, along with business opportunities for legged robotics solutions.