# BONUS: Leaders in Robotics, AMRs, and Logistics, Pt. 1 of 2 (brought to you by A3)

- Show: [Manufacturing Happy Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour)
- Published: 2021-11-23
- Length: 1h 09m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-11-23-bonus-leaders-in-robotics-amrs-and-logistics-pt-1-of-2-brought-to-you-by-a3
- Listen: https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/amrl2021

## Summary

Chris Luecke and Jake Hall interview six leaders at the A3 AMR and Logistics Conference, including Ed Mullen of Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), Erik Nieves of Plus One Robotics, Joe Gemma of Calvary Robotics, Ryan Finelli of Humatics, Carol Franklin of A3, and Roger Christian of Yaskawa Motoman. The discussion covers the evolution of AMRs, the critical role of certified systems integrators, and the importance of workforce development programs like eCammy. Key technologies such as 3D vision, ultra-wideband microlocation, and safety standards are highlighted as essential for integrating robots into dynamic, human-centric environments.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-11-23-bonus-leaders-in-robotics-amrs-and-logistics-pt-1-of-2-brought-to-you-by-a3#t=0) Introduction: A3 AMR and Logistics Conference Overview
- [3:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-11-23-bonus-leaders-in-robotics-amrs-and-logistics-pt-1-of-2-brought-to-you-by-a3#t=238) Ed Mullen on MiR, Teradyne Acquisition, and Certified Systems Integrators
- [17:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-11-23-bonus-leaders-in-robotics-amrs-and-logistics-pt-1-of-2-brought-to-you-by-a3#t=1033) Erik Nieves on Plus One Robotics, 3D Vision, and 'Robots Work, People Rule'
- [28:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-11-23-bonus-leaders-in-robotics-amrs-and-logistics-pt-1-of-2-brought-to-you-by-a3#t=1706) Joe Gemma on Calvary Robotics, AMR Disruption, and Interoperability Challenges
- [38:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-11-23-bonus-leaders-in-robotics-amrs-and-logistics-pt-1-of-2-brought-to-you-by-a3#t=2324) Ryan Finelli on Humatics, UWB Microlocation, and Asset Communication
- [44:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-11-23-bonus-leaders-in-robotics-amrs-and-logistics-pt-1-of-2-brought-to-you-by-a3#t=2641) Carol Franklin on A3 Safety Standards and Risk Assessment for Mobile Robots
- [54:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-11-23-bonus-leaders-in-robotics-amrs-and-logistics-pt-1-of-2-brought-to-you-by-a3#t=3270) Roger Christian on Yaskawa, Startup Support, and Labor Shortage Solutions

## Topics

- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Certification & compliance](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/certification-and-compliance)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

- Mobile Industrial Robots (company)
- Plus One Robotics (company)
- Calvary Robotics (company)
- Humatics (company)
- A3 (company)
- Yaskawa Motoman (company)
- Teradyne (company)
- Universal Robots (company)
- Locust (company)
- eCammy (other)
- Robex (company)
- Path Robotics (company)
- Ready Robotics (company)
- Ambi Robotics (company)
- Mujin (company)
- Boston Dynamics (company)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [AMRs in Manufacturing Environments: Safety, Data Security and Other Considerations w/ Shari Brown and Krystal Mattich](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2026-03-24-amrs-in-manufacturing-environments-safety-data-security-and-other-considerations) (The Manufacturing Executive)
- [Inside Omron’s Next-Generation LD Mobile Robots](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2026-10-02-inside-omrons-next-generation-ld-mobile-robots) (The Robot Report Podcast)
- [Waypoint Robotics’ Jason Walker on mobile robots; Thomas Visti’s next chapter](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2020-08-26-waypoint-robotics-jason-walker-on-mobile-robots-thomas-vistis-next-chapter) (The Robot Report Podcast)
- [AI at the Edge: How perception and AI are shaping mobile robotics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2024-11-22-ai-at-the-edge-how-perception-and-ai-are-shaping-mobile-robotics) (The Robot Report Podcast)
- [Victor Splittgerber discusses European AMR market and recaps Logimat Show](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-06-23-victor-splittgerber-discusses-european-amr-market-and-recaps-logimat-show) (The Robot Report Podcast)

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