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Inside the Bossa Nova-Walmart fallout; autonomous yard trucks with Outrider

The Robot Report Podcast · 4 Nov 2020 · 1h 10m

What this episode covers

Brad Bogolea, co-founder and CEO of Simbe Robotics, discusses the fallout between Walmart and Bossa Nova, attributing the end of their five-year partnership to poor execution, customer experience issues, and the strategic mistake of relying on a single enterprise client. He highlights Simbe's Tally robot and its focus on delivering clear ROI through accurate shelf data for diverse retail clients. Andrew Smith, CEO and founder of Outrider, details the development of Level 4 autonomous electric yard trucks, explaining how his company automates complex manual tasks like connecting trailers using robotic arms and integrates with warehouse management systems to improve safety and efficiency in distribution centers.

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early-stage companies

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Companies
Boston Dynamics, Bossa Nova, Walmart, Simbe Robotics, Outrider, Georgia Pacific, Waymo, Tesla
Products
Spot, Tally

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