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The Mobile Robot Podcast is a weekly interview-style show that profiles successful entrepreneurs and luminaries in the mobile robotics industry. We talk about their past, present, and future contributions to the field, as well as their current projects and companies. We also discuss the latest news in the industry from conferences, acquisitions, and new product releases.
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In today's challenging labor market, numerous businesses are facing significant difficulties in tackling staff shortage challenges. Angela Weiser, the global marketing manager at JBT Automated Systems, engages in insightful interviews with JBT subject matter experts, covering a range of topics related to automating material movement using industrial mobile robots in warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing plants, and hospitals. If your business is grappling with staff shortages and e ...
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AGV 101 Unveiled: Navigating the Basics of Logistics Superheroes
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In this brief introductory episode of the Automate This podcast, host Angela Weiser and JBT AGV expert Rashan Braswell provide a concise overview of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in logistics. Rashan breaks down the basics of AGVs, highlighting their evolution into specialized robots and real-world impacts on 3PL productivity. The discussion tou…
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S2E5: AGVs: Driving Safety, Efficiency, and Sustainability in Chemical Manufacturing
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In this episode, Angela Weiser leads a discussion with Glenn Zetterberg, an AGV automation expert in chemical manufacturing. They explore the impact of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) on the chemical manufacturing industry. The conversation covers the advantages of AGV system implementation, including improved safety, efficiency, waste reduction, …
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S2E4: Navigating the Future: Choosing the Perfect AGV Partner for Battery Manufacturing
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In this episode of Automate This! Podcast, we delve into the world of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and their critical role in battery plant operations. Join our host, Angela Weiser, as we sit down with AGV expert, Kevin Peake, to uncover the key factors that manufacturers should consider when seeking AGV partnerships for their battery plants. F…
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S2E3: Breaking Barriers: How to Successfully Integrate AGV Systems into Your Facility for Enhanced Efficiency
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In this episode of the "Automate This!" podcast, we delve into the world of AGV systems and explore how organizations can successfully integrate them into their existing facilities to achieve enhanced efficiency. Join our host as she interviews an AGV expert Brandon Langdon, who shares valuable insights on the benefits of AGV implementation Tune in…
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S2E2 - Driving Innovation: Navigating Project Funding for AGV Systems in the Auto Industry
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In this episode, we explore the process of securing project funding for an Automotive OEM's AGV system. We provide a comprehensive overview with nine key takeaways. Starting with defining the project and conducting a feasibility study, we emphasize the importance of developing a compelling business case and identifying potential funding sources. We…
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S2E1 - Revolutionizing Hospital Efficiency: Enhancing Throughput and Overcoming Staffing Challenges with AGVs and AMRs
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Podcast Summary In this Automate This podcast episode, I speak with Brandon Langdon, who is an industry expert on the use of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in hospitals. We discuss how these technologies have the potential to improve patient care and reduce workload for staff members. However, it's important to…
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S1E3 - Safety After an AGV System Install
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In this episode, I am speaking with three of JBT Automated Systems’ subject matter experts in safety and technology. We discuss safety best practices for a newly installed AGV system, key distinctions between the safety of the AGV itself vs the AGV’s operating space, and changes that may affect the AGV’s behavior, and finally the relationship betwe…
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S1E2 - Is it time to consider AMRs in your facility?
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The recent advances in technology have increased flexibility in indoor mobility and human-robot collaboration, opening up new opportunities to perform material handling tasks, especially in narrow, dynamic environments, such as hospitals. Sensing devices, powerful on-board computers, artificial intelligence, and collaborative equipment allow autono…
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S1E1 - Mobile Robot Market Update & Getting Started with Mobile Robot Automation
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Choosing which processes to automate and which technologies to provide for automation projects can be overwhelming. You know some of your competitors have installed automatic guided vehicles, also known as (AGVs), to automate material movement, but your company is probably more risk-averse and wants proof that this will deliver the desired benefits…
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Episode 19: Interview with Kenneth Henriksen from NORD Modules
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Show Description: This weekly podcast features interviews with successful entrepreneurs, technology leaders and luminaries in the mobile robotics industry. If you love autonomous mobile robots as much as we do, then this is your weekly fix of inspiring stories about where this market is headed. This week, host Mike Oitzman interviews Kenneth Henrik…
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Episode 18: Interview with Karen Leavitt from Locus Robotics
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Show Description: This weekly podcast features interviews with successful entrepreneurs, technology leaders and luminaries in the mobile robotics industry. If you love autonomous mobile robots as much as we do, then this is your weekly fix of inspiring stories about where this market is headed. This week, host Mike Oitzman interviews Karen Leavitt,…
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Show Description: This weekly podcast features interviews with successful entrepreneurs, technology leaders and luminaries in the mobile robotics industry. If you love autonomous mobile robots as much as we do, then this is your weekly fix of inspiring stories about where this market is headed. This week, host Mike Oitzman interviews Melonee Wise, …
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Episode 16: Interview with Carole Franklin
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This week, host Mike Oitzman interviews Carole Franklin, Director of Standards Development for the RIA. Carole leads all of the standards committee work sponsored by the RIA and is intimately familiar with what it takes to bring a new standard to the market. During the podcast, Mike and Carole discuss the standards development process at the RIA an…
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Episode 15: Interview with Jeff Burnstein from A3
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This week, host Mike Oitzman interviews Jeff Burnstein, President of the Association for Advancing Information (A3). A3 is now the preferred name for the umbrella organization that Jeff leads and includes some familiar organizations such as the Robotics Industry of America (RIA), Automated Imaging Association (AIA) and the Motion Control & Motor As…
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Episode 14: Interview with Marin Tchakarov from Kindred AI
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This weekly podcast features interviews with successful entrepreneurs, technology leaders and luminaries in the mobile robotics industry. If you love autonomous mobile robots as much as we do, then this is your weekly fix of inspiring stories about where this market is headed. This week, host Mike Oitzman interviews Kindred AI CEO, Marin Tchakarov.…
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Episode 13: Interview with Marcio Macedo from Ava Robotics
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This week, host Mike Oitzman interviews AVA Robotics Co-Founder and VP of Product, Marcio Macedo. Ava Robotics spun out of iRobot in 2016 to produce a commercial telepresence robot. The company now has a relationship with Cisco and leverages WEBEX as its core communication solution in the telepresence robot. The company recently launched a new UV D…
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Episode 12: Interview with Peter Juhl Voldgaard from GOBE Robots
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This weekly podcast features interviews with successful entrepreneurs, technology leaders and luminaries in the mobile robotics industry. If you love autonomous mobile robots as much as we do, then this is your weekly fix of inspiring stories about where this market is headed. This week, host Mike Oitzman interviews GoBe Robots CEO, Peter Juhl Vold…
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Episode 11: UBTECH UV-C Disinfection Solutions Announcement
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Show Description: This week, host Mike Oitzman interviews UBTECH Americas GM, John Rhee. Mike and John discuss the recent announcement at CES 2021, where UBTECH launched their new UV-C Disinfection robots. UBTECH is a leading consumer robotics manufacturer, with a number of popular STEM-based robotics learning solutions. UBTECH also has an industri…
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Episode 10: Five Predictions for Mobile Robots in 2021
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This week, host Mike Oitzman reviews his top 5 predictions for the autonomous mobile robotic market for 2021. This includes the trends that he thinks will be noteworthy over the next year. Mike also finishes his conversation from last weeks episode with Steve Crowe from The Robot Report. Steve and Mike discuss their predictions for 2021 and set the…
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Episode 9: 2020 review with Steve Crowe of The Robot Report Podcast
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This week, host Mike Oitzman reviews the top mobile robot stories of 2020 with Steve Crowe, editor of The Robot Report. Steve is also the host of the podcast: The Robot Report Podcast, a weekly interview show that covers anything that "senses, thinks and moves". This is a long show, so here's a topic index of the show so that you can fast forward t…
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Episode 8: Interview with Jeff Christensen of Seegrid Robotics
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This week, host Mike Oitzman interviews Seegrid Robotics VP of Product, Jeff Christensen. Seegrid was is one of the early pioneers of vision guided autonomous robots and today they continue to be a market leader for autonomous material handling solutions. You can find Seegrid on the web at https://seegrid.com/ The podcast is sponsored this week by …
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Episode 7: Interview with Rob Sullivan of AutoGuide Mobile Robots
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This week, host Mike Oitzman interviews AutoGuide CEO Rob Sullivan. AutoGuide is an heavy payload autonomous mobile robotic (AMR) manufacturer. The company is was acquired earlier this year by Teradyne and now is a key part of the Teradyne automation product family. AutoGuide Mobile Robots handle large payloads such as: Full and empty pallets Car b…
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Episode 6: Interview with the co-founders of Monarch Tractor
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This weekly podcast features interviews with successful entrepreneurs, technology leaders and luminaries in the mobile robotics industry. If you love autonomous mobile robots as much as we do, then this is your weekly fix of inspiring stories about where this market is headed. This week, host Mike Oitzman interviews Monarch Tractor co-founders Prav…
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Episode 5: Interview with Mark Messina of Geek+ Robotics
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This week, host Mike Oitzman interviews Geek+ Chief Operating Officer for the Americas, Mark Messina. Geek+ is an autonomous mobile robotic (AMR) manufacturer. They are one of the fastest growing AMR providers and they are currently expanding worldwide from their roots in China. Mark leads the growth in the Americas region from Chile to Alaska. Gee…
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Episode 4: Interview with Ash Sharma of Interact Analysis
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This week, host Mike Oitzman interviews Interact Analysis Managing Director, Ash Sharma. Interact Analysis is one of the leading market research firms, covering the warehouse automation and mobile robot markets. Ash and Mike discuss trends in these markets and review some the conclusions from recent market research completed by Interact Analysis. Y…
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Episode 3: Interview with Lior Elazary CEO of inVia Robotics
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This weekly podcast will feature interviews with successful entrepreneurs, technology leaders and luminaries in the mobile robotics industry. If you love autonomous mobile robots as much as we do, then this is your weekly fix of inspiring stories about where this market is headed. This week, host Mike Oitzman interviews inVia Robotics CEO Lior Elaz…
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Episode 2: Interview with Charles DuHadway CEO of Fox Robotics
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This weekly podcast will feature interviews with successful entrepreneurs, technology leaders and luminaries in the mobile robotics industry. If you love autonomous mobile robots as much as we do, then this is your weekly fix of inspiring stories about where this market is headed. This week, host Mike Oitzman interviews Fox Robotics CEO Charles DuH…
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Episode 1: Interview with Soren Nielsen CEO of Mobile Industrial Robotics
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Welcome to our inaugural episode 1! This weekly podcast will feature interviews with successful entrepreneurs, technology leaders and luminaries in the mobile robotics industry. If you love autonomous mobile robots as much as we do, then this is your weekly fix of inspiring stories about where this market is headed. This week, host Mike Oitzman int…
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