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181: Leadership and Ethics in the Adoption of Robotics with Ryan Gariepy, CTO of Clearpath Robotics & OTTO Motors

Manufacturing Happy Hour · 16 Apr 2024 · 48m

What this episode covers

Ryan Gariepy, CTO of Clearpath Robotics and OTTO Motors (both acquired by Rockwell Automation), discusses the evolution of his companies from garage startups to enterprise solutions. He explains how observing the stark contrast between legacy industrial automation and Kiva Systems' technology revealed the future of robotics, leading to the creation of Clearpath for R&D platforms and OTTO for material handling. Gariepy emphasizes that successful robotics adoption requires balancing hype with signal, focusing on specific high-value applications, and prioritizing human safety and ethical deployment in both manufacturing and broader societal contexts.

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companies scaling up and large enterprises

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Companies
Clearpath Robotics, OTTO Motors, Rockwell Automation, Kiva Systems, Amazon Robotics, Canadian Robotics Council
Products
R2-D2
Also
Robotics Summit & Expo

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