
In this episode of Beyond the Bench, Bill Brock interviews Roby Lynn, CEO and co-founder of R2 Labs, a company focused on creating open autonomy control systems for industrial machinery and robotics. They discuss the challenges in the industrial automation landscape, the importance of bridging the gap between software-defined robotics and traditional industrial controls, and share success stories from their early customers.
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Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction to R2 Labs and Roby Lynn(04:07) The Vision Behind R2 Labs(07:00) Navigating the Industrial Automation Landscape(09:48) Customer Success Stories and Applications(13:05) Challenges in the Industrial Automation Industry(15:56) The Future of Robotics and Automation(18:50) Transitioning from Mechanical Engineering to Software(21:48) The Role of AI in Industrial Automation(27:02) Life in Atlanta and the Tech Ecosystem(30:42) Closing Thoughts and Future Directions