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Surging North American robot shipments; wireless charging future

The Robot Report Podcast · 13 May 2021 · 1h 17m

What this episode covers

Jeff Burnstein, president of A3, discusses Q1 2021 North American robot shipment data, highlighting a 20% surge in orders driven by non-automotive sectors like life sciences and logistics, and the industry's shift away from automotive dependency. Ben Waters and Matt Carlson of WiBotic explain their wireless charging technology for autonomous mobile robots and drones, detailing its interoperability benefits, battery optimization capabilities, and a new NASA contract for lunar rovers. The hosts also review April 2021 robotics investment trends, noting a $4.8 billion total and significant M&A activity involving companies like Lyft and Uber's autonomous divisions.

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companies scaling up and early-stage companies

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Companies
A3, WiBotic, AutoStore, Cruise, Lyft, Uber, Toyota, Precise Automation, Brooks Automation, Universal Robots, Fetch Robotics, Boston Dynamics, Astrobotic, NASA, SoftBank
Products
Spot, Cube Rover, Wibotic Commander

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