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Qualcomm’s Dev Singh on 5G, edge robotics; do delivery robots make economic sense?

The Robot Report Podcast · 19 Aug 2020 · 1h 14m

What this episode covers

Qualcomm's Dev Singh explains how 5G URLLC and edge computing enable precise control for robotics, citing Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors in NASA's Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter, and the new RB5 platform. Hosts Gene and Steve analyze robotics investment trends, focusing on TU Simple's potential IPO and Amazon's World Forge simulation tool. They then interview KiwiBot's David Rodriguez about the economics of delivery robots, detailing their low-cost hardware strategy, remote supervision model, and partnerships with Shopify and Ordermark.

Most relevant to

large enterprises and early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Qualcomm, NASA, Kiwibot, TU Simple, AWS, Shopify, Ordermark, Postmates, Uber, iRobot, Skydio, Parrot
Products
RB5, Perseverance, Ingenuity, World Forge, Sony Aibo
Chips
Jetson TX
Tools
ROS, AWS RoboMaker

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