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

- Show: [Manufacturing Happy Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour)
- Published: 2021-11-26
- Length: 1h 21m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-11-26-bonus-leaders-in-robotics-amrs-and-logistics-pt-2-of-2-brought-to-you-by-a3
- Listen: https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/amrl2021

## Summary

Host Chris Luecke and co-host Jake Hall interview leaders from Vecna Robotics, Waypoint Robotics, WiBotic, Fetch Robotics, Dexterity, and FedEx at the 2021 AMRs and Logistics Conference. Daniel Theobald of Vecna Robotics discusses the critical need for AMR interoperability and the role of Mass Robotics in setting standards. Jason Walker of Waypoint Robotics explains the company's acquisition by Locust Robotics and the importance of flexibility in AMR deployment. Ben Waters of WiBotic details wireless charging solutions for diverse fleets, including space applications, while Melonee Wise of Fetch Robotics reflects on her company's acquisition by Zebra Technologies and the evolving safety standards for AMRs. Michael Patrick Perry of Dexterity outlines the stages of autonomous transformation in warehousing, and Aaron Prather of FedEx emphasizes the industry's return to in-person collaboration and the necessity of solving specific customer pain points.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-11-26-bonus-leaders-in-robotics-amrs-and-logistics-pt-2-of-2-brought-to-you-by-a3#t=0) Introduction and Daniel Theobald on Interoperability
- [16:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-11-26-bonus-leaders-in-robotics-amrs-and-logistics-pt-2-of-2-brought-to-you-by-a3#t=983) Jason Walker on Waypoint Robotics and Locust Acquisition
- [31:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-11-26-bonus-leaders-in-robotics-amrs-and-logistics-pt-2-of-2-brought-to-you-by-a3#t=1875) Ben Waters on WiBotic Wireless Charging and Space Applications
- [42:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-11-26-bonus-leaders-in-robotics-amrs-and-logistics-pt-2-of-2-brought-to-you-by-a3#t=2526) Melonee Wise on Fetch Robotics, Safety, and Zebra Acquisition
- [53:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-11-26-bonus-leaders-in-robotics-amrs-and-logistics-pt-2-of-2-brought-to-you-by-a3#t=3213) Michael Perry on Dexterity and Autonomous Transformation Stages
- [1:06:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-11-26-bonus-leaders-in-robotics-amrs-and-logistics-pt-2-of-2-brought-to-you-by-a3#t=4017) Aaron Prather on FedEx, Industry Community, and Future Trends

## Topics

- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Fundraising & investors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fundraising)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up, large enterprises

## Mentioned

- Vecna Robotics (company)
- Waypoint Robotics (company)
- Locust Robotics (company)
- WiBotic (company)
- Fetch Robotics (company)
- Zebra Technologies (company)
- Dexterity (company)
- FedEx (company)
- Mass Robotics (company)
- A3 (company)
- Boston Dynamics (company)
- NASA (company)
- Astrobotic (company)
- Kiva Systems (company)
- Amazon Robotics (company)
- Willow Garage (company)
- Soft Bank (company)
- DJI (company)
- Ghost River (company)
- Rendezvous Barbecue (company)
- In Orbit (company)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [Inside Locus Robotics’ acquisition of Waypoint Robotics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-09-20-inside-locus-robotics-acquisition-of-waypoint-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)
- [Is Softbank Robotics Europe for Sale?; Melonee Wise on Fetch's New AMRs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-10-22-is-softbank-robotics-europe-for-sale-melonee-wise-on-fetchs-new-amrs) (The Robot Report Podcast)
- [Warehouse automation update with Fetch Robotics and Anyware Robotics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2024-02-22-warehouse-automation-update-with-fetch-robotics-and-anyware-robotics) (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)

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