# Latest on Intel RealSense; Tesla Bot; Stratom supports the troops

- Show: [The Robot Report Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast)
- Published: 2021-08-20
- Length: 1h 08m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-08-20-latest-on-intel-realsense-tesla-bot-stratom-supports-the-troops
- Listen: https://soundcloud.com/robot-report-podcast/latest-on-intel-realsense-tesla-bot-stratom-supports-the-troops

## Summary

Steve Crowe and Mike Oitsman discuss Intel's confusing end-of-life announcement for its RealSense product line, noting the miscommunication regarding stereo depth cameras versus LiDAR and the resulting market confusion for robotics companies. They analyze Tesla's announcement of the 'Tesla Bot' (Optimus) during AI Day, highlighting Elon Musk's vision of using autonomous driving technology for humanoid robots, and review Boston Dynamics' latest Atlas parkour video, which demonstrates improved real-time perception. The episode concludes with an interview with Stratom CEO Mark Gordon, who details his company's autonomous robotic solutions for military logistics, including heavy cargo movement and automated refueling systems for ground vehicles and aircraft.

## Chapters

- [0:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-08-20-latest-on-intel-realsense-tesla-bot-stratom-supports-the-troops#t=7) Introduction: Intel RealSense Confusion
- [13:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-08-20-latest-on-intel-realsense-tesla-bot-stratom-supports-the-troops#t=798) Boston Dynamics Atlas Parkour and Perception
- [19:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-08-20-latest-on-intel-realsense-tesla-bot-stratom-supports-the-troops#t=1180) Tesla Bot Announcement and Elon Musk's Vision
- [27:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-08-20-latest-on-intel-realsense-tesla-bot-stratom-supports-the-troops#t=1650) Afghanistan Robotics Team Rescue Story
- [31:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-08-20-latest-on-intel-realsense-tesla-bot-stratom-supports-the-troops#t=1906) Stratom CEO Mark Gordon on Autonomous Logistics
- [1:03:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-08-20-latest-on-intel-realsense-tesla-bot-stratom-supports-the-troops#t=3837) Event Cancellations and Industry Outlook

## Topics

- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)
- [Sensors & measurement in products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sensors)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Intel (company)
- RealSense (product)
- Tesla (company)
- Optimus (product)
- Boston Dynamics (company)
- Atlas (product)
- Stratom (company)
- XVite (company)
- AUVSI (other)
- Roscon (other)

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