Robotics for All Podcast by AV&R

In this new episode of Robotics for All Podcast by AV&R, we're excited to welcome Rishabh Agarwal, who is the CEO and Co-founder of Peer Robotics. Having grown up as part of a manufacturing family, Rishabh left a career at Siemens and dropped out of his PhD to start his company and establish it as a trailblazer in mobile collaborative robotics. Peer Robotics is reshaping industries by offering smart, affordable robots designed to work alongside humans, leveraging no-code deployment and real-time learning capabilities to enhance operational efficiencies. Their innovation around haptics and real-time learning is fascinating. Stay with us as Rishabh and I unfold the story behind Peer Robotics' revolutionary approach to robotics and manufacturing. You won't want to miss out on this enlightening conversation that touches upon the future of work. To learn more about Rishabh Agarwal and Peer Robotics. ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishabh-agarwal-160413101/ ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/peer-robotics/ ➡ https://www.peerrobotics.ai/

In this new episode of Robotics for All Podcast by AV&R, we're excited to welcome Robert Wesley, who is a Supplier Program Manager for Boeing Defense, Space & Security. Robert not only dedicates his time to Boeing, but also is passionate about the progression of minorities within the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fields. Within Boeing, their Autonomous Systems division focuses on developing unmanned vehicles that operate in the sea, across the ground, in the air and beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Robert takes us on a journey through some of the programs he was part of, including the MQ-25, an uncrewed aircraft used to refuel fighter jets and the MQ-28 which is essentially an autonomous smart team player helping existing crewed fighter jets project their force in combat situations. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation covering some of the most advanced robotics that are changing the landscapes of land, sea, and air. To learn more about Robert Wesley and Boeing: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-wesley-mba-pmp/ ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/boeing-defense-space-&-security/ ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/boeing/ ➡ https://www.boeing.com/

In this new episode of Robotics for All Podcast by AV&R, we're excited to welcome Ben Williams, the Chief Operating Officer of Exyn Technologies. Besides acting as COO for Exyn, Ben is an active mentor for early-stage startups and entrepreneurs, he consults and speaks throughout the New York and Philadelphia startup scenes. Exyn Technologies is at the forefront of autonomous robotics, spearheading innovations in GPS-denied and infrastructureless autonomy for robots tasked with a diverse range of functions. During this enlightening conversation, Ben sheds light on the significant impact of this technology, particularly in high-risk industries like mining and construction. The drones and robots that Ben’s team deploy, are out in the field finding their own way around, getting some dangerous work done. Tune in for an enlightening conversation on the cutting edge of technology and the future of the autonomous robotics. To learn more about Ben Williams and Exyn Technologies. ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bentropy/ ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/exyn-technologies/ ➡ https://www.exyn.com/

In this new episode of Robotics for All Podcast by AV&R, we're excited to welcome Tim Kubista, the leader of the sales and marketing teams at RC Mowers. Tim brings over 30 years of experience in leadership, strategy, and market expansion, and is laser-focused on the customer experience and the commercial mowing industry. In this conversation, we dive into the topic of their newly launched autonomous mowing robot and its impact on commercial landscaping. Tim shares insights on how their robot works, the benefits it brings to the industry, and addresses misconceptions about their mowers. We also take a look at the future of robotics in various industries and make predictions on how the labor market could change over the next few years. Tune in for an enlightening conversation on the cutting edge of technology and the future of the industry! To learn more about Tim Kubista and RC Mowers. ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-kubista-0104b54/ ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/rcmowersusa/ ➡ https://www.rcmowersusa.com/

In this new episode of Robotics for All Podcast by AV&R, Michael Muldoon, host of our show, speaks with Frank Naccarato, the founder and President of Quantum Robotic Systems Inc., a Toronto based robotics start-up specializing in stair-climbing devices that allow people to carry heavy items up and down stairs in an easier, faster, and safer way. In this conversation, they talk about the latest news coming out of Toronto with the status of their ban on sidewalk robots, Frank’s approach to climbing stairs, and how he hopes this helps people overcome the barriers and hazards posed by stairs in their homes. To learn more about Frank Naccarato and Quantum Robotic Systems: ➡ www.QuantumRoboticSystems.com ➡ www.linkedin.com/company/quantum-robotic-systems-inc/ ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-naccarato-b60a797/

In this new episode of Robotics for All Podcast by AV&R, Michael Muldoon host of our show, speaks with Jad Tawil, CTO, and co-founder of Nexus Robotics, which is a Quebec-based robotics company focused on the agriculture sector developing autonomous robotic solutions. They created Nexus to address three major problems: labour, chemicals, and climate change. As their beachhead solution, Jad and his team use machine learning to tackle the jobs no one wants to do anymore, weeding vegetables. In this conversation, Jad talks about how they started Nexus, why the agriculture industry needs robotics, and what are the big applications in the future he has ambitions to tackle as their solutions continue to mature. To learn more about Jad Tawil & Nexus Robotics: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jad-tawil-b7b6ba180/ ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/nexus-robotics/

In this new episode of Robotics for All Podcast by AV&R, Michael Muldoon host of our show, speaks with Dr. Thuc Vu, CEO and co-founder of OhmniLabs, which is a Silicon Valley-based robotics company focused on providing demand-driven robotics solutions for businesses. Michael, alongside Thuc, remotely drives one of their telepresence robots on tour of their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility where they boast their own 3D printers spawning robots daily. We talk about some of the latest solutions coming from OhmniLabs as well as current events and trends driving the industry forward. For the full experience of the tour, we invite you to watch the YouTube video. ➡ https://youtu.be/qKVsPqn69bA To learn more about Dr. Thuc Vu & OhmniLabs: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/thucvu/ ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ohmnilabs/

In the 3rd episode of this new season of Robotics for All Podcast by AV&R, Michael Muldoon host of our show, speaks with Carl Doeksen, the Global Robotics & Automation Director at 3M. In this conversation, we have an opportunity to hear from Carl some fresh data and insights surrounding the robotics market coming out of the 2022 A3 Business Forum. This forum is a world-leading annual networking event bringing together robotics, vision & imaging, motion control and AI professionals. For Robotics in North America, this is the place to get the best insights of the latest trends, where industry is going, and the expectations people are talking about for 2022 and beyond. To learn more about Carl Doeksen & 3M: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/carldoeksen/ ➡ https://www.3m.com/ Link to 2022 A3 Business Forum mentioned in this podcast episode: ➡ https://www.automate.org/a3-content/a3-business-forum

In the 2nd episode of this new season of Robotics for All Podcast by AV&R, Michael Muldoon host of our show, speaks with Yehuda Elmaliah, Cogniteam’s Co-founder and CEO and Ari Yakir, VP of R&D, as they jump into Cogniteam’s pursuit to make it easy for robotic product builders to focus on their IP and avoid to reinventing the robotic wheel. In this conversation, we learn more about Yehuda’s and Ari’s approach to democratizing robotics through their cloud platform Nimbus. They see such a wide variety of robotics and applications, it is fascinating to hear their opinion on some of the most exciting markets, which areas of the world are embracing innovation and what is to come for the Robotics industry. To learn more about Yehuda Elmaliah, Ari Yakir and their amazing work: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/yehuda-elmaliah-01037b12/ ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/yakirari/ ➡ https://www.cogniteam.com/ Link to RoboDeck, Congiteam’s client mentioned in this podcast episode: ➡ https://www.robo-deck.com/

In the 1st episode of this new season of Robotics for All Podcast by AV&R, Michael Muldoon host of our show, with Bern Grush, Executive Director of the Urban Robotics Foundation and Chief Innovation Officer at Harmonize Mobility, unpack Toronto City Council December 17th decision to ban robots on their streets and sidewalks. In this conversation, we learn how Bern’s current work is critical to move this industry forward, as he has been drafting a technical standard, for ground-based automated mobility, specifically looking at Loading and Unloading at the curbside and on sidewalks. It is also fascinating to hear Bern’s perspective on this event. To learn more about Bern Grush and the Urban Robotics Foundation: ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/berngrush/ ➡️ www.urbanroboticsfoundation.org Links to the Tiny Mile mentioned in this podcast episode: ➡️ https://tinymile.ai/ And the Toronto City Council decision: ➡️ http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2021.IE26.12

In this 8th episode of Robotics for All Podcast by AV&R, Michael Muldoon host of our show, talks with Audrey Boucher-Genesse, Coordonnatrice académique du baccalauréat en génie robotique at the Université de Sherbrooke. They take a dive into the Université de Sherbrooke's innovative Robotics Engineering bachelor’s program which focuses on project-based learning. In this conversation, we are joined by David Mailhot, our Director Robotic Finishing Development and together with Audrey we have the behind the scenes look into their unique approach to teaching robotics and raising the next generation of roboticists. The result is a group of students with a portfolio of innovative projects and unique skills! Audrey walks us through a few very impressive examples as we hear what it is like to study robotics in 2021. To learn more about Audrey Boucher-Genesse and the Robotics Engineering bachelor’s program: ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/audreybg/ ➡️ Robotics Engineering bachelor’s program Links to the 3 videos mentioned in this podcast episode: ➡️ QuadrUS - Robot Quadrupède ➡️ Scarus - Robot SCARA ➡️ MIXUS

In this 7th episode of Robotics for All Podcast by AV&R, Michael Muldoon host of our show, with Lee Glazier, Head of Service Integrity at Rolls-Royce, take a dive into how they are using Artificial Intelligence while applying their Aletheia Framework to answer the vital question: is the AI is in fact safe, ethical and trustworthy. In this episode Lee paints an excellent picture of the potential impact of not understanding and examining AI as it is scaled into their business. The result is they have built a framework that helps them turn AI inside out and puts them in a leadership role in defining the level of ethical standards that will keep us all safe as we all get back to travelling. To learn more about Lee Glazier and the Aletheia Framework: ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-glazier-33a63816/ ➡️ The Aletheia FrameworkTM ➡️ The Aletheia FrameworkTM A3 worksheet v1.0 ➡️ The Aletheia FrameworkTM booklet

In this 6th episode of Robotics for All Podcast by AV&R, Michael Muldoon host of our show, with Pedro Gregorio, Specialist Engineer at MDA, take a dive into what is next for the rapidly growing satellite market and Pedro's unceasing innovation in robotics! In this episode we learn how the landscape of this market is rapidly changing with the acceleration of low orbit satellites and the increased space exploration. We also hear how MDA has embraced the opportunity and developed their own style of robotic automation to ramp up their production capacity and improved their quality systems. It is fascinating to listen to how Pedro’s career has progressed and the exciting innovations he has been part of along the way from satellite systems to the operating room, to our cell phones. To learn more about Pedro Gregorio and his amazing work at MDA: ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedrogregorio/ ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/company/mdaspace/

In this 5th episode of Robotics for All Podcast by AV&R, Michael Muldoon host of our show, is joined by two great #3mers, Nathan Herbst and Scott Barnett. 3M has taken a lead role in promoting the advancement of Robotic Finishing by building several labs around the world to test all types of finishing applications. In this episode we compare notes on the best ways to solve finishing problems, the wide variety of language that is used to describe these processes and the detective work required to find the best path to success. It was a fun conversation; these guys have seen it all and hopefully there are some good pieces of advice for everyone looking to adopt robots. To learn more about 3M & AV&R’s collaboration building a finishing lab in Montreal: ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbM4csUvJ9s To learn more about Nathan Herbst and Scott Barnett and their amazing work: ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-herbst-9b51597/ ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-barnett-13129711/ For more information about the primary seven abrasive applications, you can check out this IMTS talk by Scott and Nate: ➡️ https://directory.imts.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=638

In this 4th episode of Robotics for All Podcast by AV&R, Michael Muldoon host of our show, with Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief of Medical Product Outsourcing and Orthopedic Design & Technology magazines, take a dive into on how the Medical Device industry is doing through the pandemic and then jump into the fascinating world of surgical robots. It is amazing how technology landscape has grown and how robotics has become an essential part of todays medical procedures! Learn more about Sean Fenske and his amazing work: ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanfenske/ ➡️ https://www.odtmag.com/ ➡️ https://www.mpo-mag.com/ For more information about the webinar series and article mentioned in this podcast: ➡️ https://rodmanmedia.swoogo.com/oemsandthesupplychain/916804 ➡️ https://www.mpo-mag.com/issues/2020-05-01/view_features/robot-wars-battling-for- robotic-surgery-system-supremacy/

In this 3rd episode of Robotics for All Podcast by AV&R, Michael Muldoon host of our show, with Lentin Joseph, Author, Roboticist and Robotics Entrepreneur from India, take a dive into Open Source Robotics, Social Robots and much more. The Robotics field is hot right now. There is an explosion in startups raising capital not only in traditional areas such as manufacturing, but also in areas traditionally not thought possible like agriculture and transportation. In this conversation Lentin unpacks some of the topics and trends that helped to ignite this growth and we gain some fascinating insight into where some of this innovation is coming from. Learn more about Lentin Joseph and his company Qbotics Labs which helps today’s startups: ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lentinjoseph/ ➡️ https://robocademy.com/ ➡️ https://qboticslabs.com/

In this 2nd episode of Robotics for All Podcast by AV&R, Michael Muldoon host of our show, with Bryan Germann from Optomec, take a dive into 3D printing and robotics as they explore together a couple European Commission reports and the predictions and obstacles inside of them. It is interesting to have the perspective of an industry insider like Bryan who has brought forth several innovations in 3D printing and robotics. For more information about the two reports mentioned in this episode: The disruptive nature of 3D printing ➡️ https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/dem/monitor/content/disruptive-nature-3d-printing Advanced Technologies for Industry – Product Watch 3D printing of hybrid components ➡️ https://ati.ec.europa.eu/reports/product-watch/3d-printing-hybrid-components Learn more about Bryan Germann & Optomec: ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanjgermann/ ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/company/optomec/ ➡️ http://optomec.com/

In this first episode of Robotics for All Podcast by AV&R, Michael Muldoon host of our show, with Yves Proteau from APN Global, take a dive into what the Roadmap for US Robotics report outlines as the major challenges manufacturing companies face implementing automation. It is interesting to hear what Yves classifies as challenges versus what he says calls excuses. Yves outlines his journey buying his first cobot, to bringing his company, APN Global, to be recognized as the first 4.0 technology showcase in the Province of Quebec. For more information about the report (A Roadmap for US Robotics) mentioned in this podcast click here ➡️ https://www.therobotreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/roadmap-2020.pdf Michael Muldoon’s role at AV&R ➡️ He is the Director of Product Development and his strategic spirit, focused on the industry’s evolution, has enabled the company to develop innovative products while remaining focused on market issues, and the current and future needs of customers. His goal? Maximize the potential of all, to conquer the world as a team!