A lot of people remember the robot. Fewer remember how a word – cobot – quietly rewired an industry. We bring together former Rethink Robotics colleagues, Ann Whittaker, Sue Sokoloski, and Mandy Dwight, to unpack the real story behind Baxter’s influence: the language that made new tech feel safe, the culture that rewarded questions over ego, and the bold moments when transparency mattered. This episode discusses the breakthrough of collaborative robots – someone named the space, taught ...
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A lot of people remember the robot. Fewer remember how a word – cobot – quietly rewired an industry. We bring together former Rethink Robotics colleagues, Ann Whittaker, Sue Sokoloski, and Mandy Dwight, to unpack the real story behind Baxter’s influence: the language that made new tech feel safe, the culture that rewarded questions over ego, and the bold moments when transparency mattered. This episode discusses the breakthrough of collaborative robots – someone named the space, taught ...
A lot of people remember the robot. Fewer remember how a word – cobot – quietly rewired an industry. We bring together former Rethink Robotics colleagues, Ann Whittaker, Sue Sokoloski, and Mandy Dwight, to unpack the real story behind Baxter’s influence: the language that made new tech feel safe, the culture that rewarded questions over ego, and the bold moments when transparency mattered. This episode discusses the breakthrough of collaborative robots – someone named the space, taught ...
What happens when you bring together the founders of a robotics innovation hub, mix in some entrepreneurial insight, and add a dash of real talk about America's technological future? You get a fascinating look behind the curtain of one of the world's premier robotics ecosystems. Joyce Sidopoulos, co-founder and COO of MassRobotics, takes us back to 2015 when Boston's robotics community realized they needed more than occasional meetups – they needed a physical home where hardware startups coul...
Ever wonder what makes some robotics startups thrive while others falter? This candid conversation with the OSARO leadership team offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of a successful automation company that's been steadily growing for nearly a decade. Recorded at OSARO's San Francisco headquarters, host Mandy Dwight sits down with Adi Dalvi (VP of Sales), Gemma Ross (VP of Operations), and Matt Churchill (Principal Sales Engineer) to unpack their journey and the strategies that have ...
Automation buyers are evolving—and industry veterans Mandy Dwight and Guy Courtin are here to explain why that's changing everything. Recording from Boston's iconic Public Garden (sadly, not from the famous Good Will Hunting bench), they dive deep into how today's robotics customers are no longer wowed by flashy demos and bold promises. "What I've seen which is really encouraging is that the buyer has become smarter about the solutions and what's available out there," explains Courtin, VP of...
What does it take to build a successful robotics company in today's rapidly evolving warehouse automation landscape? For OSARO, celebrating its 10-year anniversary, the answer lies in a laser focus on delivering practical solutions that create real value. Derek Pridmore, CEO and co-founder, alongside COO Gabe Zingaretti, share the fascinating journey of navigating a decade of technological shifts and market changes while staying true to their mission. "You need to be both ambitious and aspir...
So here it is—the very first episode of ROS Goss. Mandy Dwight and Catherine O'Connor of Dwight & Company pull back the curtain on why they launched a podcast—despite never planning to. Tune in as they share the real story behind ROS Goss, what you can expect from future episodes, and why the world of robotics and automation has more to talk about than ever.
A lot of people remember the robot. Fewer remember how a word – cobot – quietly rewired an industry. We bring together former Rethink Robotics colleagues, Ann Whittaker, Sue Sokoloski, and Mandy Dwight, to unpack the real story behind Baxter’s influence: the language that made new tech feel safe, the culture that rewarded questions over ego, and the bold moments when transparency mattered. This episode discusses the breakthrough of collaborative robots – someone named the space, taught ...
