860: Making a Mechatronic Tremor Suppression Glove for People with Parkinson's Disease - Dr. Ana Luisa Trejos
In this episode, Dr. Ana Luisa Trejos, an associate professor at Western University, discusses her work in mechatronic systems engineering, focusing on a wearable glove designed to suppress hand tremors in Parkinson’s patients. She explains how the glove integrates lightweight sensors and smart algorithms to differentiate tremor from intentional movement, providing targeted assistance without hindering natural motion. Dr. Trejos also shares her personal journey—from early inspiration by her engineer father, through industry experience, to academia—and highlights the importance of kindness and mentorship in scientific collaboration.
Guest: Christelle Keefer of A3 on Gaps in Automation Skills; Robot Density Is Growing; Fleets Flex in AI
In this episode, Christelle Kiefer, Director of Training and Certifications at the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), discusses the growing automation skills gap and the need for broader robotics literacy across all roles in supply chains. She highlights A3’s efforts,...
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,...
The Company Helping Paralyzed People Move And Thrive Again - EP 64 Dave Marver
In this episode, Dave Marver, CEO of Onward, explains how the company’s spinal cord stimulation platform, ArcIM, combined with a minimally invasive epidural brain‑computer interface (BCI), can translate a patient’s movement intentions into real‑time leg stimulation, enabling paralyzed individuals to...
The Rosheim Joint: A Hidden Breakthrough in Wrist Design
In this episode the host and guest dive into the evolution of the Rosheim Joint—a wrist mechanism that balances extreme stiffness with full 180° motion. They trace its lineage from Victorian-era gear‑heavy designs, through the costly custom‑machined OmniRist generations, to...
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...
The Companies Changing Warfare Forever: Palantir & Anduril Execs on Drones, AI & the Future of War
In this episode, former Palantir and Anduril executives discuss how Silicon Valley firms are reshaping modern warfare through AI‑driven drones, data platforms, and rapid manufacturing. They trace the historical shift from a broad industrial base to specialized defense firms, argue...
Right-Sized Packaging: A Box Last Approach Means Lower Costs & Less Waste
In this episode, Kevin Lawton talks with Jeff Belcher and Craig Hall of CMC Packaging Automation about the evolution of automated, right‑sized packaging—from early mailing and holiday‑cake boxes to today’s e‑commerce solutions. They explain how CMC’s Carton Wrap and Genesis...
The Future of RealSense 3D Vision with Chris Matthieu
In this episode, host Steve Crow and senior editor Mike Oitzman chat with Chris Matthieu, VP of the developer ecosystem at RealSense (formerly Intel RealSense), about the future of 3D vision technology and its applications in robotics. Chris shares insights...
#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...
Episode 150: House Building Robots - Vikas Enti
In this episode, Claire Asher talks with Vikas Enti, co‑founder and CEO of Reframe Systems, about how their robotic micro‑factory platform enables mass‑customized, climate‑resilient homes. Enti explains the end‑to‑end workflow—from site analysis and automated design to robot‑guided panel fabrication and...
#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...
