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Dextrous Robotics exits stealth; how robots impact the future of work

The Robot Report Podcast · 18 Nov 2020 · 1h 00m

What this episode covers

Evan Drumwright, CEO and co-founder of Dextrous Robotics, explains how his Memphis-based startup is exiting stealth mode to automate the unloading of box trucks using a unique 'Chopsticks' system. Drumwright details the engineering challenges of manipulating diverse packages without suction or complex anthropomorphic grippers, relying instead on high-precision custom hardware and human-in-the-loop perception. The episode also covers recent robotics industry news, including Motional's Level 4 autonomous vehicle testing in Nevada and an MIT study on the impact of robots on employment.

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Companies
Dextrous Robotics, Boston Dynamics, Agility Robotics, Motional, Workhorse Group, Applied Intuition, Outrider, Honeywell, FedEx, Amazon, Toyota, Waymo, Cruise, Tesla, Lyft
Products
Chopsticks, Asimo, Spot, Digit

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