Join us for three conversations from ROSCon 2024 in Denmark with leaders building the future of robotics. We talk with Marcus Scheunemann from Dexory about scaling warehouse robotics, Christine Fraser from Asimovo about their developer collaboration platform, and Angelo Corsaro from ZettaScale about Zenoh - the future middleware for ROS 2. You'll like these interviews if you're interested in scaling robotics companies, developer tools, ROS 2 middleware, and building successful robotics businesses.

What is the Open Source Robotics Alliance (OSRA) and how is it pioneering a sustainable open source ecosystem for robotics? You'll like this interview if you're interested in the open source robotics ecosystem and how it's evolving. With Geoff Biggs from Open Robotics and Tully Foote from Open Robotics and Intrinsic.

Audrow will be stepping down from hosting the Sense Think Act Podcast and starting a new podcast called the Audrow Nash Podcast.

Luxonis has a grand vision, and they're doing it in a smart way. CEO Bradly Dillon from Luxonis speaks on depth cameras, a robot for education, and a robot app store. Those interested in sensors and robotics business models will especially enjoy this interview.

In this episode you'll learn about robotics in agriculture. We talk to Jim Ostrowski, CTO of Blue River Technology, about their See-and-Spray technology, Blue River's partnership with John Deere, deep learning, and the future of robotics in agriculture. Don't miss this episode if you want to see a great example of a high impact problem that robots are well suited for.

In this episode of the Sense Think Act Podcast, we chat with Amit Moran and Doron Ben David from Indoor Robotics. We discuss their unique approach to indoor drones, exploring topics like ceiling docking, indoor navigation, and the role of drones in indoor security and maintenance. We also touch on the challenges they've faced, their business model, and their vision for the future. It's a thoughtful conversation that offers a peek into the world of indoor robotics.

In this episode of the Sense Think Act Podcast, host Audrow Nash interviews Louise Poubel, former lead of the Gazebo project and current Simulation Lead of Zipline. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the role of Gazebo, an open-source 3D robotics simulator, its comparison to other simulators, and its efforts to be more accessible to beginners. They also discuss the use of simulation in Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning, the challenges in the field of simulation, and its application with physical robots. Louise shares her insights on the future of robotics, the importance of open-source projects, and the lessons she's learned from her experiences.

In this episode of the Sense Think Act Podcast, we're joined by Amit Goel, Head of Embedded Edge AI Product Management and Robotics Ecosystem at Nvidia. Amit shares his insights on the challenges and promise of robotics, Nvidia's approach to business, and the future of robotics and Nvidia. Tune in to learn about the value of business school, reinforcement learning, and where early adopters should start.

In this episode of the Sense Think Act Podcast, we are joined by Andreas Bihlmaier, Head of Robotics Software Architecture at Intrinsic, for an in-depth discussion on the future of robotics. We explore a range of topics, including the development of adaptive robotics software, the potential of cloud robotics, the concept of robot app stores, and the challenges of testing robots in real-world production environments. Throughout the conversation, Andreas shares his expert insights and sheds light on the innovative technologies that are shaping the next generation of robotics. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge from one of the industry's foremost thought leaders.

In this insightful episode, we chat with Pablo Molina from Avidbots about their floor scrubbing robot, which is making a notable impact on the cleaning industry. Discover how this autonomous machine offers enhanced efficiencies by navigating tight spaces without a human driver, while also providing an impressive 6-month ROI. Pablo shares the thoughtful design approach that went into creating this advanced robot and explains the error-checking software that helps minimize failure time. Join us for this engaging conversation as we explore how Avidbots is contributing to the evolution of cleaning operations with their floor scrubbing robot, offering a blend of cost-effectiveness and efficiency in facility maintenance.

In this episode, Audrow Nash talks to Ronald Katamba, CEO and founder of Jaguza Tech and Afrosoft IT Solutions. Afrosoft IT Solutions teaches people technical skills in Uganda and other countries. Jaguza Tech makes a wearable device for cows to help understand when they are sick.

In this episode, Audrow Nash talks to Crystal Parrot, COO of Plus One Robotics. Plus One is a San Antonio-based robotics company that uses robots for depalletizing and parcel sorting.

In this episode, Audrow Nash talks to Dima Gazda, the CEO and Co-founder of Esper Bionics. Esper Bionics makes an award-winning prosthetic hand and has an exciting vision of how we can improve human health and function through bionic devices.

In this episode, Audrow Nash talks to Davide Faconti, the creator of BehaviorTree.CPP and Plotjuggler. BehaviorTree.CPP helps you organize complex robot behaviors, and PlotJuggler makes it easier for you to understand and debug robotic applications. The ROS community has widely adopted both BehaviorTree.CPP and PlotJuggler. In this interview, you'll learn about these projects and how to use them to be more productive. You'll also know how Davide thinks about side projects so that you can build projects with more impact.

In this episode, Audrow Nash speaks to Ryan Kelly, who is the General Manager of the Association For Manufacturing Technology's (AMT) San Francisco Tech Lab. Ryan discusses how AMT is working to grow manufacturing in the US, as well as talks more broadly about the state of manufacturing in the US and what should be done.

In this episode, Audrow Nash speaks to Tony Baltovski and Adrian Popielas, from Clearpath Robotics, on the TurtleBot 4. The TurtleBot 4 is an open source robotics platform for education and research.

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In this episode, Audrow Nash speaks to Vince Gaydarzhiev, who is President and Founder of Alcatraz AI. Alcatraz AI uses biometrics, including facial recognition, to make spaces more secure. Vince speaks about facial recognition, the problem of access control, tailgating, how access control is a similar problem to self driving cars, how the work with actors to get training data, how they use AI, updating their hardware, Alcatraz AI's business model, and on the current economy for startups.

In this episode, Audrow Nash speaks to Ben Raana, who is a software engineer at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI). MBARI uses robots to monitor and explore the oceans to better understand climate change and other topics. Ben speaks about how robotics is enabling ocean research, the challenges of putting a robot in the ocean, how their robot platform works, and how they are working towards long-term deployments.

In this episode, Audrow Nash speaks to Dan Mantz, who is the CEO of the Robotics Education and Competition (REC) Foundation. The REC Foundation is a nonprofit that works with VEX Robotics to build interest in STEM related career opportunities. Dan speaks about the different competitions REC facilitates, why REC is a nonprofit, how REC works with VEX Robotics, on the importance of soft skills, on workforce gaps, and on the future of education.