BitBuilders - The Construction Robotics Podcast

“Customers are not buying a robot. They’re buying uptime.” Péter, Co-founder and CEO of Anybotics, started building four-legged robots as a student at ETH Zurich with zero business plan. Just curiosity about whether a machine could climb stairs like a mountain goat. Then oil and gas companies came knocking. Their facilities were full of stairs, confined spaces, and hazardous zone...

“I talked to 600+ investors. For the first 10 years, we raised just €10 million. One US investor looked me in the eye and said Luca, you’re a liar. It’s all fake. It’s impossible.” He wasn’t lying. He was building the first logistics company for outer space. In today’s episode of BitBuilders, we had Luca Rossettini, CEO & Founder of D-Orbit, and we got...

“I grew up on a farm and when I graduated high school, the last thing in the world I wanted to do was ever set foot on a farm again.” That’s how Craig Rupp started our conversation. Now he’s the founder of Sabanto, turning regular tractors into autonomous machines with retrofit kits. In today’s episode of BitBulders, we had Craig Rupp explain to us from first principl...

“95% of warehouses today use the same technology they did 100 years ago – pallets, forklifts, and racks. When I look at a Costco, I’m seeing how a modern warehouse operates, but also how a century-old warehouse operates.” In today’s episode of Bitbuilders, we had Chris Walti, founder and CEO of Mytra, who’s revolutionizing warehouse automation after spending 8 y...

“In Scandinavia, 90% of single-family homes are manufactured in factories. It’s nothing special – it’s the norm.” In today’s episode of BitBuilders, we had Helena Lidelow, a Swedish modular construction expert with 12+ years at Lindbacks and now with Volumetric Building Companies. She broke down why modular construction dominates in Scandinavia and what the US i...

From design studios to Hollywood robots to Google – this founder’s journey shows why staying tenacious in deep tech pays off. In today’s episode of BitBuilders, we had Jeff Linnell, CEO of Formant, share his fascinating path from running an animation studio to leading a company that’s revolutionizing how humans interact with robot fleets. Tune in to discover: ✅ How Jeff we...

“Robots driving on ceilings? It’s not science fiction, it’s the future of warehouse automation.” In today’s episode of Bitbuilders, we had Yegor Anchyshkin, CEO of InStock, and we got to learn about the fascinating world of automated storage and retrieval systems, the challenges of robotics startups, and the future of warehouse automation. Tune in to find out about:...

“I’ve made every single mistake that exists in running startups.” – Massimo Banzi, co-founder of Arduino Our host, Gabriele Tinelli – investor at Foundamental, Aerospace Engineer and hardware nerd – sits down with Massimo Banzi, the co-creator of Arduino. They discuss the evolution of open-source hardware, the challenges of building a global brand, and the futur...

“The future of logistics isn’t about more trains or trucks – it’s about erasing the line between them.” In today’s episode of BitBuilders, we had Kevin Damoa, founder of Glid, who’s revolutionizing freight transport by tackling the industry’s biggest pain point: the costly and time-consuming transload process between rail and road. From fighting fire...

Did you know that excavation machines produce 50% more greenhouse gases worldwide than commercial aviation? In today’st episode of BitBuilders, Ken Gray, co-founder of DIG Robotics, talks about the fascinating world of excavation machines and their impact on our infrastructure. He even shares about his 33-year journey at Caterpillar, from designing components to running billion-dollar businesses....

“We have the world’s tallest autonomous robot. It’s over 14 meters tall.” In today’s episode of BitBuilders, we had Andrei, Co-founder and CEO of Dexory, who shared insights on building a global visibility platform for logistics. We explored the journey from Formula One engineering to revolutionizing warehouse operations with autonomous robots. Tune in to find out abo...

Are small nuclear reactors the key to solving our energy challenges? 🤔 In today’s episode of BitBuilders, we had Michelle, VP of Strategy at Last Energy, sharing insights on micro modular nuclear power plants and their potential impact on clean energy. Tune in to find out about: ✅ Why nuclear power is crucial for baseload energy and decarbonization ✅ How Last Energy is tackling cost and c...