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New Business Models and User Experiences in Robotics: Highlights from Automate LIVE in Detroit, MI

Manufacturing Happy Hour · 16 May 2023 · 45m

What this episode covers

Misa Ilkhechi, founder of Formic, explains how 'robots as a service' shifts automation from CapEx to OpEx, allowing manufacturers to pay for output rather than owning hardware, a model particularly suited for small-to-medium enterprises. Joe Campbell of Universal Robots highlights the industry shift toward collaborative robots and the enduring necessity of process knowledge, while Etienne Lacroix, CEO of Vention, describes his platform as 'industrial Lego' that democratizes machine design through a browser-based user experience. Finally, Kel Guerin, CIO of Ready Robotics, details their software approach to simplifying robot programming via flowcharts, aiming to empower non-technical factory workers to deploy automation without specialized coding skills.

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early-stage companies, companies scaling up and established companies

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Companies
Formic, Universal Robots, Vention, Ready Robotics, Honeywell, KUKA, FANUC, ABB
Tools
Onshape, SolidWorks

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