Audrow Nash Podcast

What if robots stopped doing just the simple, repetitive work and instead took on the most important, life-changing jobs in the world? I talk with Fred Parietti, Co-founder and CEO of Multiply Labs, about how advanced robotics can transform pharmaceutical manufacturing by automating the complex and high-value tasks that save lives. You'll like this interview if you're interested in robotics, autom...

Do robots really need to look—and move—like us? What physics and practical needs are driving these decisions behind the scenes? I talk with Pras Velagapudi, CTO of Agility Robotics, about why their team settled on a humanoid robot design (with legs!), how real-world constraints shape robotics, and the logic behind choices that go far beyond following trends. You'll like this interview if you're in...

What’s the real value of robotics today? Are we missing the biggest opportunities by chasing hype? I talk with Stefan Seltz-Axmacher, CEO of Polymath Robotics, and Ilia Baranov, CTO of Polymath Robotics, about why the most impactful robotics work isn’t always the flashiest—and how their modular autonomy stack is quietly transforming industries like mining, agriculture, and logistics. You’ll like t...

How are investors navigating the wild frontier of robotics startups? The rules for deep tech investing are still being written. I talk with Brannon Jones, DeepTech Investor at AlleyCorp, about why robotics is an untamed investment landscape, how smart investors evaluate robotics companies, and which sectors are primed for robotic disruption. You'll like this interview if you're interested in robot...

Housing is expensive, and a big part of that cost is labor. What if robots could build the frames for our homes, making construction faster, safer, and more affordable? I talk with Barrett Ames, Co-founder of BotBuilt, about how his company is revolutionizing home construction by automating the framing process. Barrett shares how they've solved the challenges of working with imperfect lumber, tran...

Ever wondered how robots actually "see" the world? Or why Tesla can achieve so much with just vision? I talk with Bradley Dillon, CEO of Luxonis, about how their AI-enabled cameras are becoming the eyes and brains of robots everywhere. Bradley shares how they've sold over 150,000 vision platforms and why processing at the edge (right on the camera) is revolutionizing robotics. You'll like this int...

Ever wonder what happens when robotics experts gather in a secret location to share their cutting-edge work? In this special episode, I bring you live interviews from a stealth robotics event between Austin and San Antonio. I talk with - Kyle Morgenstein, PhD student at UT Austin working on making legged robots safe in human environments; - David Venegas, Head of Operations at Durin, who's automat...

Can robots smell? How could a sense of smell transform robotics and unlock entirely new applications? In this episode, I talk with Kordel France, Founder of Scentience. We talk about: - How a sense of smell works and how it can be replicated in robots - The challenges and breakthroughs in developing smell-based sensing technology - The potential for smell to enable new startups and applications in...

I talk with Jenny Read who is the Programme Director at ARIA (Advanced Research and Invention Agency). We talk about: - ARIA's ambitious £50M investment in robotics hardware research - The need for fundamental breakthroughs in robot hardware and actuation - How neuroscience insights can inspire better robot design - Building a research community focused on hardware innovation - The unique funding...

In this episode, I share several conversations from ROSCon 2024 in Denmark with leaders building the future of robotics. First, I talk with Marcus Scheunemann, Head of Autonomy at Dexory, about their rapid growth in warehouse robotics. Dexory has scaled from 0 to 90+ robots in just 2 years by focusing heavily on testing infrastructure and getting robots to customers quickly. Next, I speak with Chr...

Join me for a fascinating conversation with Dave Coleman, Chief Product Officer and Founder of PickNik Robotics, as we explore how robotic arms are transforming industries from space exploration to agriculture. Dave shares insights on making robots work in challenging, unstructured environments and reveals how PickNik is revolutionizing robotic manipulation through their MoveIt Pro platform. This...

Dive into the world of American manufacturing with Saman Farid, founder and CEO of Formic. Discover how robots are transforming US factories by dramatically improving utilization - from 30% to nearly 100% - while helping solve the labor shortage crisis. This episode reveals how Formic is making robotics accessible to small and medium-sized manufacturers through their innovative "robots-as-a-servic...

Discover the future of urban delivery with Canon Reeves, CTO and Co-founder of Pipedream Labs. In this episode, we explore how a network of thin underground pipes and autonomous robots could revolutionize last-mile logistics. If you're fascinated by innovative urban infrastructure, robotics, or the future of delivery systems, this conversation is for you. Learn how Pipedream Labs is scaling their...

Dive into the fascinating world of robotics insurance with Sergey Litvinenko, co-founder and CEO of Koop AI. Discover how data-driven insurance is revolutionizing the robotics industry, making robots safer and more affordable. This episode is perfect for tech enthusiasts, robotics professionals, and anyone curious about the future of AI and automation. Links: - Koop AI Website: https://www.koop.ai...

Discover how AI is revolutionizing the food industry, from tackling labor shortages to enhancing efficiency and innovation. You'll like this if you're interested in the future of food production, AI applications in business, or solving complex industry challenges through technology. With Chef Robotic's Founder and CEO, Rajat Bhageria. EPISODE LINKS - Full transcript: https://audrow-nash-podcast.gi...

Robotics is hard. One way to make it less hard is good tooling for visualization. You'll like this interview if you want to understand the data from your robot or are interested in opportunities around robotics developer tooling. With Adrian Macneil from Foxglove. EPISODE LINKS - Full transcript: https://audrow-nash-podcast.github.io/transcripts/9-how-to-accelerate-robotics-startups-a-better-data-...

Can robots help fix the housing crisis? Cuby thinks so. You'll like this interview if you're interested in automation in construction, the idea of a factory to make factories, and doing more engineering with less capital. With Oleg Kandrashou and Aleks Gampel from Cuby. EPISODE LINKS - Full transcript: https://audrow-nash-podcast.github.io/transcripts/8-can-you-ship-a-factory-a-bold-vision-to-make...

How do we bring manufacturing back to the United States? What role do robotics and AI play in this vision? You'll like this interview if you're interested in the future of manufacturing in the United States and how robotics and AI are shaping it. With Edward Mehr from Machina Labs. EPISODE LINKS - Full transcript: https://audrow-nash-podcast.github.io/transcripts/7-an-exciting-vision-of-american-m...

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. EPISODE LINKS - Full transcript: https://audrow-nash-podcast.github.io/transcript...

What are trends in robotics investment? You'll like this interview if you're interested in the macro trends in robotics and how investors see the space. With Sanjay Aggarwal from F-Prime Capital. EPISODE LINKS - Full transcript: https://audrow-nash-podcast.github.io/transcripts/5-the-state-of-robotics-report-in-2024-early-days-but-great-potential.html - 2024 State of Robotics report: https://fprim...

Can something shake up an industry and not disrupt the people working in it?<br/><br/>Bluewhite Robotics is trying to do just that.<br/><br/>You'll enjoy this interview if you're interested in robots in agriculture or the ethics of disruptive technology.<br/><br/>With Ben Alfi from Bluewhite Robotics.<br/><br/>EPISODE LINKS<br/>- Full transcrip...

"Can I pay you to automate this?" Stefan Seltz-Axmacher kept getting asked the same question about automating industrial vehicles, so he co-founded Polymath Robotics. You'll like this interview if you're interested in the challenges and opportunities for mobile robots in industrial spaces. With Stefan Seltz-Axmacher and Ilia Baranov from Polymath Robotics. EPISODE LINKS - Full transcript: https://...

Will humanoid robots and AI take your job? It's a question I've been hearing a lot. So, to get some perspective, I talked with Agility Robotics' CTO, Melonee Wise. You'll like this interview if you want to understand the bleeding edge of robotics and AI and where we'll first see humanoid robots. EPISODE LINKS - Full transcript: https://audrow-nash-podcast.github.io/transcripts/2-will-humanoid-robo...

How would you make ChatGPT but for the physical world? That's what Electric Sheep Robotics is working on. It's an audacious goal, and to accomplish it, they're doing many things fundamentally different than most robotics companies. You'll enjoy this interview if you're interested in how AI and robotics fit together in a real application and if you want to see a new robotics business model that wil...