Episodes

  • Revolutionizing Waste Management: Unleasing the Power of Robotics
    Jun 29 2023

    Integrating robotic technology into everyday automation and tasks is highly advantageous, with waste management being no exception. In this episode of the Robot Revolution Podcast, we delve into the groundbreaking advancements brought forth by Eric Carimand, CEO of Waste Robotics, in revolutionizing waste management systems through the power of robotics and artificial intelligence.

    Join host Mitch Tolson as he engages in a captivating conversation with Eric Carimand, a visionary leader in the field. Together, they explore how Waste Robotics is transforming waste sorting, recycling, and resource recovery, addressing pressing environmental challenges while enhancing operational efficiency. Gain insights into the challenges faced by the industry and discover the game-changing potential of robotic automation in creating a cleaner, more sustainable future. 

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    56 mins
  • Picking at Peak: A New Approach to Farming
    Jun 2 2023

    Integrating robotic technology into everyday automation and tasks is highly advantageous, with the agriculture industry one of many reaping these benefits. Faced with labor shortages and surmounting environmental challenges, farmers are increasingly utilizing robots to increase efficiencies, reduce operating costs and enable greater precision. 

    In this episode of the Robot Revolution podcast, Mitch speaks with Duncan Robertson, Founder & CEO of Dogtooth Technologies, a company developing commercial robotic fruit-picking solutions. Armed with storied experience in computer vision and the commercialization of machine learning and technology, Duncan talks with Mitch about developing robotic automation for the agricultural industry. They discuss the issues associated with integrating technology into this segment, the challenges faced, and how it may help to solve the labor shortage problem, along with thoughts on the future of the industry and of robotics in general.

     

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    58 mins
  • The (R)Evolution of the Robotics Industry: Where We Are Now and Where Are We Headed
    May 29 2023

     

    Robotics and automation have secured their place in the world, and what we’re seeing now is only the beginning. As the technology is refined and costs decrease, opportunities to expand robotics and automation increase.

    In this episode, we sit down with Abe Murray, General Partner with AlleyCorp Robotics, to discuss the growth within the robotics industry and automation space, including the challenges and opportunities on the horizon. 

     

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    55 mins
  • Soaring to New Heights: How Robotics is Changing the Face of Skyscrapers
    May 5 2023

    Over the past century, buildings have soared to new heights. They are taller and their facades are more intricate, often with more glass. While the architecture and size of buildings have changed, the buildings have continued to be cleaned the same way —  humans precariously balancing on a platform or scaffolding high in the air. 

    In this episode, we sit down with Ross Blum, COO of Skyline Robotics, to discuss the need to revolutionize the 100-year-old practice of window cleaning, and the future of robotics to automate work at height.  

     

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    58 mins
  • The Autonomous Revolution: Training Robots to Speak Human
    Apr 21 2023

    Technology has the potential to superpower our ability to do things better, faster, and more efficiently than we could otherwise do on our own. Nowhere is this more prominent than in the world of robotics, yet these newly acquired superpowers are being developed in ways not accessible to everyone, with complex programming requirements, complicated updates, and expensive price tags.   

    In this episode of the Robot Revolution podcast, Mitch speaks with Jody Medich, Principal Design Researcher, Founder, and CEO of Superhuman-X. Together, they dive into the complexities of robot development today and explore the key factors that contribute to its success, such as user experience, longevity, and affordability. Jody emphasizes the potential of training robots to think like humans and sheds some light on the exciting possibilities that arise when we bridge the gap between human and machine thinking.

     

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    41 mins
  • Approachable Automation: Moving from Big Picture Thinking to Real-World Application
    Apr 13 2023

    The food automation industry has seen significant challenges in recent years, with labor shortages, food waste, and inconsistencies.  Technology and robotics are poised to help, with developments ready to make a significant impact in the coming years.

    In this episode, Mitch and former Picnic CEO Clayton Wood discuss the challenges, opportunities, and innovation in food automation today.  From pizzas to entrepreneurship to robots, this is a fascinating discussion on product development, technology, and paving the way.

     

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    51 mins
  • Robots for the People: Lowering the Barrier to Automation
    Mar 29 2023

    Robots seem like they belong in a Sci-Fi movie — not in a restaurant or business. But why?

    For one, TV and film depict them that way. But robots have other blockers to viability.

    They are notoriously expensive, difficult to program, and they can present a number of safety risks. For the last 50 years, these characteristics have restricted robots’ usability to large enterprises that have the space, money, and resources to implement them.

    • What if we flipped that paradigm?
    • What if robots became simpler and smaller?
    • What if anyone could train them?

    Today, those aren’t “what ifs” anymore. Unlimited use cases for robots are becoming a reality. In this episode, Paul Estes sits down with Mitch Tolson, Founder and CEO of Ally Robotics to talk about this exciting new era and where his passion for and expertise in robotics comes from.

     

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    35 mins