# AMRs & Logistics Conference Recap; Pitney Bowes on Autonomous Sorting

- Show: [The Robot Report Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast)
- Published: 2021-10-16
- Length: 1h 10m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-10-16-amrs-logistics-conference-recap-pitney-bowes-on-autonomous-sorting
- Listen: https://soundcloud.com/robot-report-podcast/amr-logistics-conference-recap-pitney-bowes-on-autonomous-sorting

## Summary

Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman recap the AMRs & Logistics Conference in Memphis, highlighting new products from Boston Dynamics, Mule, and Dexterous Robotics, and the launch of the Mass Robotics interoperability standard. They interview Stephanie Cannon of Pitney Bowes, who details the company's partnership with Ambi Robotics to deploy autonomous sorting systems across its US network, driven by labor shortages and pandemic-related social distancing needs. The hosts also discuss recent industry news, including Waymo's operational challenges with San Francisco's 'Slow Streets' program and the ethical controversy surrounding Ghost Robotics' weaponized quadruped.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-10-16-amrs-logistics-conference-recap-pitney-bowes-on-autonomous-sorting#t=0) Introduction and Sponsor Read
- [1:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-10-16-amrs-logistics-conference-recap-pitney-bowes-on-autonomous-sorting#t=89) AMRs & Logistics Conference Recap: New Robots and Products
- [13:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-10-16-amrs-logistics-conference-recap-pitney-bowes-on-autonomous-sorting#t=802) Mass Robotics Interoperability Standard and Fleet Management
- [24:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-10-16-amrs-logistics-conference-recap-pitney-bowes-on-autonomous-sorting#t=1481) News: Waymo's Dead End Issues and Ghost Robotics' Weaponized Quadruped
- [44:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-10-16-amrs-logistics-conference-recap-pitney-bowes-on-autonomous-sorting#t=2653) Interview: Pitney Bowes and Ambi Robotics Deployment
- [1:07:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-10-16-amrs-logistics-conference-recap-pitney-bowes-on-autonomous-sorting#t=4047) Conclusion and Listener Engagement

## Topics

- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies, companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- TE Connectivity (company)
- Boston Dynamics (company)
- Spot (product)
- Milvis (company)
- Mule (company)
- Dexterous Robotics (company)
- Mass Robotics (company)
- Waymo (company)
- Ghost Robotics (company)
- Pitney Bowes (company)
- Ambi Robotics (company)
- Pitney Bowes postage meter (product)
- AutoStore (product)
- Pickle (company)
- +one Robotics (company)

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