Meet Dot: DoorDash’s Accelerated Autonomous Local Commerce Solution (Curbivore 2026)
In this Curbivore 2026 fireside chat, DoorDash’s Harrison, head of DoorDash Labs, unveils DOT – an autonomous, four‑wheel delivery vehicle designed like an e‑bike that can travel up to 20 mph, fit through standard doors, and operate on bike lanes, roads, and sidewalks. He explains DOT’s role in DoorDash’s multimodal delivery ecosystem, complementing human dashers, drones, and scooters to handle low‑weight orders efficiently and support local merchants. The discussion also covers how DoorDash is collaborating with cities to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and community acceptance, emphasizing the broader goal of strengthening local economies through diverse delivery options.
From Sci-Fi to Reality: Physical AI's Future with Dr. Jan Liphardt
In this episode, host Mike Waitzman and co‑host Brianna Wessling discuss recent industry news—including Tesla’s ambitious plan to produce up to 10 million Optimus humanoid robots annually and a German court’s patent injunction affecting robotics exhibitors—before interviewing Dr. Jan Lippert, a...
Episode 153: Origami-Inspired Robots - Chenying Liu
In this episode, Claire Asher talks with Oxford junior research fellow Chen Ying Liu about embedding intelligence directly into robot bodies using geometry, origami-inspired structures, and unconventional materials. Liu explains how mechanical bifurcation lets a two‑motor gripper achieve eight grasping...
Inside the Future of Drones: Policy, Security, and What XPONENTIAL 2026 Reveals – with Michael Robbins, AUVSI
In this episode of the Drone Radio Show, host Randy Goers talks with Michael Robbins, President and CEO of AUVSI, about the rapid evolution of the drone industry toward secure, scalable operations. Robbins highlights the shift from experimental prototypes to...
MODEX 2026 Recap
In this episode of the Robot Report, hosts Mike Oitzman, Gene Dimitri, and guest Sarah Wynn recap MODEX 2026, highlighting its record attendance of 50,000 visitors, over a thousand exhibitors, and the growing prominence of robotics across supply‑chain, warehousing, and...
The System Behind Self-Driving: Waymo’s Dmitri Dolgov
In this episode, Waymo co‑CEO Dmitri Dolgov walks through the architecture that powers Waymo’s fully autonomous fleet, explaining how a multi‑sensor stack (LiDAR, radar, cameras) feeds a large foundation model that is refined into three specialized off‑board teachers—the driver, the...
Computer Says Kill: Collapsing the Chain W/ with Matt Mahmoudi
In this inaugural episode of the "Computer Says Kill" series, Alex Dunn talks with Matt Mahmoudi, an assistant professor of digital humanities at Cambridge and adviser to Amnesty International, about the emerging use of large language models (LLMs) in military...
328. Building Trust in AV Safety
In this episode, Grayson Brulte talks with Darceen Fodenauer, Executive Director of the Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium (AVSC), and Aaron McCurry, Principal Engineer at AVSC, about the consortium’s role in shaping safety best practices for Level 4 and Level 5...
Inside MOIA: Autonomous Turnkey Solution for Europe
In this episode of Autonomy Insiders, Rainer Becker, Director of Business Development at Moja—Volkswagen’s autonomous mobility arm—explains Moja’s "Turnkey" solution for deploying driverless ride‑pooling services in Europe. The offering combines a purpose‑built autonomous ID. Bus vehicle, a cloud‑based platform to manage...
Inside PepsiCo’s Supply Chain Command Center with Brad Rogers, Supply Chain Planning Director at PepsiCo
In this episode of Unpacked, Brad Rogers, Supply Chain Planning Director at PepsiCo, walks listeners through the design and operation of PepsiCo’s Northeast beverage command center. He emphasizes the human‑centric, cross‑functional approach that keeps the center proactive rather than reactive,...
Episode 151: Robots to Study the Ocean - Simona Aracri
In this episode, host Claire Asher talks with Simona Aracri of Italy's National Research Council about cutting‑edge robots designed for extreme oceanic environments—from polar seas to glacial lakes. Aracri explains how their interdisciplinary team merges marine engineering and physical oceanography...
Attabotics Returns with a Clearer Path Forward
The episode explores the resurgence of Attabotics, a high‑density robotic fulfillment system, after its bankruptcy and its new partnership with Lafayette, a long‑standing automation integrator. Guests Bruce Robbins (founder of Lafayette), Art Eldridge (SVP of Sales & Software at Attabotics),...
Persistent Flight in the Stratosphere - Justin Selfridge, Phd. And CEO of Devorto
In this episode, Dr. Justin Selfridge, founder and CEO of DeVorto, explains the Tethered Uni‑Rotor Network (TURN), a novel aircraft architecture that uses multiple small rotor‑like drones tethered to a central hub and spun to keep ultra‑thin wings under tension,...
327. SAE Standards: Building Consensus for Moving Mobility Forward
In this episode, SAE standards experts Christian Thiele and Dave Frank explain how consensus‑based standards turn emerging mobility technologies—like electric‑vehicle charging, autonomous systems, and AI‑driven design—into safe, scalable products for both automotive and aerospace sectors. They illustrate the process with...
Get Ready for a LOT of Driverless Cars in China
In this episode of Under the Banyan Tree, HSBC economists discuss the rapid rollout of autonomous vehicles in China, highlighting that robotaxi services are already commercially viable and that the country could see half a million driverless taxis on the...
DoorDash’s Autonomous Delivery Strategy with Ashu Rege
DoorDash Labs’ Vice President Ashu Rege outlined the company’s autonomous delivery roadmap, highlighting the in‑house DOT robot and the broader Autonomous Delivery Platform (ADP) that can support varied delivery formats. He contrasted DoorDash’s approach with robotaxi firms, emphasizing cost efficiencies...
#360: Doordash W/VP of Autonomy Ashu Rege
In this episode, DoorDash VP of Autonomy Ashu Rege discusses the company’s shift from traditional robot‑taxi concepts to a focused delivery robot strategy, highlighting the “Goldilocks” approach of using lightweight, sidewalk‑compatible bots that balance speed, mass, and safety. He explains...
Autonomous Driving in Switzerland: Regulation, Pilots, and Why Chinese Players Chose Swiss Roads
In this episode of Autonomy Insiders, Oliver Nahon, Director of Operations at the Swiss Association for Autonomous Mobility (SAM), explains why autonomous vehicles are a strategic priority for Switzerland’s saturated transport system and outlines the country’s pioneering regulatory framework that...
Inside the Texas Autonomy Showdown. Tesla, Uber, Waymo and the Rides That Don’t Lie
The episode explores the rapidly evolving autonomous vehicle landscape in Texas, featuring hands‑on rides in Tesla’s unsupervised Robotaxi, Uber’s AV partner Averid, May Mobility’s hybrid shuttles, and a Kodiak Class 8 autonomous truck. While Tesla’s Robotaxi impressed with smooth, familiar performance,...
#363 Uncrewed Vessels and Unprecedented Data
During its seventh Allocation Round, the UK held Europe’s largest offshore wind auction, awarding contracts for 8.4 GW of new capacity—enough to power roughly 10 million homes. The upcoming Allocation Round 8 aims to push capacity toward 10 GW, supported by radar system upgrades....
$41 Billion in Physical AI: What Investors Need to Know About Robotaxis & Humanoid Robots
In this episode of Autonomy Insiders, Marcin Briggs of Bank of America Global Research explains the rise of "physical AI"—AI that perceives, reasons, and acts in the real world—and why autonomous vehicles are the first large‑scale proving ground. He highlights...
The Autonomy Economy Is Accelerating
In this episode of Motley Fool Money, hosts discuss the rapid acceleration of the autonomy economy in 2026, covering AI developments at OpenAI and the broader push toward autonomous vehicles and delivery. They critique OpenAI's unclear monetization strategy and its...
How the CPUC Handles AV Permits, Data, and Enforcement (Pat Tsen)
In this episode, Pat Tsen, Deputy Executive Director for Consumer Policy, Transportation, and Enforcement at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), explains how the CPUC regulates autonomous vehicle (AV) passenger services, detailing the permit process, data collection requirements, and enforcement...
Building Tomorrow: How Bedrock Robotics Is Changing the Construction Industry
In episode 236 of the Robot Report, host Mike Waitzman and associate editor Brianna Westling recap the massive NVIDIA GTC 2026 event, highlighting the surge of "physical AI" and practical robot demos—from humanoid greeters like IntBot to tactile five‑fingered hands...
From Garage to Global: Chieh Huang on Building Boxed and Launching Pelgo
In this episode, Chieh Huang, founder of Boxed and now CEO of Pelgo, shares his journey from a garage‑based wholesale startup to a public company and his latest venture helping workers transition to AI‑augmented roles. He highlights the stark difference...
The Future Of Warehouse Inventory Is Flying | Fast Five Shorts
The episode discusses Kroger's deployment of Corvus Robotics' autonomous inventory drones, called Corvus 1, in sub‑freezing warehouse environments to perform cycle counts without human intervention. Hosts Chris and Jen highlight how the drones operate without Wi‑Fi, markers, or infrastructure changes,...
Ed Mehr on Transforming Manufacturing at Machina Labs
In this episode, host Mike Oitzman and editorial director Gene Dimitri discuss highlights from Automation World 2026 in Seoul, noting Korea's massive robot density, the mix of domestic and international exhibitors, and the strategic importance of government support. The conversation...
78: Tupperware on Wheels
In this episode of Roboism, hosts Alex Cox and Kathy Campbell riff on the unsettling sight of delivery robots—dubbed “Tupperware on Wheels”—parked like sentinels, using the image to spring into a broader conversation about AI, large language models, and the...
AV Fleet Management with Ming Maa (Moove AV CEO)
In this episode, Ming Maa, co‑founder and CEO of Move AV, discusses how independent fleet operators are essential for scaling autonomous vehicle (AV) services commercially. He explains Move AV’s role in providing end‑to‑end infrastructure—charging, service, and parking facilities—and operations for Waymo in...
Inside Waymo’s Remote Assistance Program with Dr. Missy Cummings
In this episode, Dr. Missy Cummings, a professor and former Navy fighter pilot, discusses Waymo’s remote assistance program and the broader challenges of teleoperation in autonomous vehicles. She differentiates between remote assistance—providing situational information to a vehicle—and remote driving (teleoperation),...
Uncrewed Systems in the Arctic: Security, Surveillance, and NATO's Growing Role - Federico Borsari, CEPA
In this episode, Federico Borsari of the Center for European Policy Analysis explains how uncrewed systems are becoming essential for security, surveillance, and infrastructure protection in the Arctic. He outlines the shifting NATO threat picture—driven by Russia’s expanding presence, NATO’s...
AI's Role in the Future of Robotics: Insights From 3Laws
In episode 233 of The Robot Report, hosts Steve Crow and Mike Oitzman discuss the explosive growth of AI funding, highlighted by OpenAI’s $110 billion raise, and its implications for robotics. They interview Andrew Singletary and Amir Sharif of Three Laws...
Episode 146: Embodied AI on the ISS - Jamie Palmer
In this episode, Claire Asher talks with Jamie Palmer, co‑founder and CTO of Icarus Robotics, about developing free‑flying, dexterous robots to assist astronauts on the ISS and future commercial stations. Palmer explains how the robots—essentially microgravity drones with manipulators—are being...
Ghost Robotics: Innovating for Safety
In this episode, Gavin Kenneally, CEO and co‑founder of Ghost Robotics, walks listeners through the company’s evolution from a startup to a leader in legged robotics, highlighting how four‑legged platforms outperform wheeled robots on rough terrain. He explains the critical...
#357: Why AV's Need Real World Data W/Nexar's Zach Greenberger
In episode #357, Alex Roy, Kirsten, and Ed sit down with Nexar CEO Zach Greenberger to discuss why autonomous vehicles (AVs) require massive real‑world driving data to train and validate their systems. Greenberger explains how Nexar has built one of...
320. Why SDV Strategy Needs Application Layer Innovation
In this episode, Grayson Brulte talks with John Wall, President of QNX, about why software-defined vehicles (SDVs) are being held back by low‑level software complexity and why automakers should pivot to application‑layer innovation. Wall explains how a safety‑certified, trusted operating...
Protecting Stadiums in the Age of Drone Incursions: Melissa Swisher, CRO at SkySafe
In this episode, Melissa Swisher, CRO of SkySafe, explains how airspace intelligence is evolving to protect large venues like stadiums from unauthorized drones. She highlights the biggest gaps in current drone defense—lack of real‑time detection, attribution, and actionable analytics—and how...
Yard Automation and the Future of the Yard
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, host Kevin interviews Darin Brannan, CEO of Terminal Industries, about the emerging importance of yard automation in modern supply chains. Brannan explains how yards have traditionally lagged behind warehouses in technology adoption...
Manifest 2026 Recap
Mike Oitzman and Gene Demaitre recap their experience at the Manifest 2026 tradeshow, highlighting cutting‑edge developments in warehouse and supply‑chain robotics. The episode features rapid‑fire news, a Zoox autonomous‑taxi demo, and in‑depth interviews with CEOs and executives from Gather AI,...
319. The Power of Model-Based Battery Engineering
In this episode, Grayson Brulte talks with Gavin White, co‑founder and CEO of About:Energy, about how model‑based design and advanced simulation are transforming battery engineering, slashing development cycles by up to 70%. White explains the creation of The Voltt, a...
Driving Safer AVs Faster with Smart Simulation, Neural Reconstruction, and Data-Centric Tools - Ep. 289
In this episode, Rohan Bhasin of Fortellix and Dan Gural of Voxel51 discuss how autonomous‑vehicle (AV) teams can transform massive drive‑log datasets into high‑fidelity simulations using neural reconstruction, scenario‑driven data curation, and NVIDIA‑accelerated pipelines. They explain how these tools enable...