# Savioke Relay+ rides the elevator; World Ag Expo Robotics

- Show: [The Robot Report Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast)
- Published: 2022-02-10
- Length: 1h 06m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2022-02-10-savioke-relay-rides-the-elevator-world-ag-expo-robotics
- Listen: https://soundcloud.com/robot-report-podcast/savioke-relay-rides-the-elevator-world-ag-expo-robotics

## Summary

Steve Cousins, CEO and co-founder of Savioke, explains how the new Relay+ robot solves the industry-wide challenge of elevator integration using a mechanical actuator and vision, eliminating the need for costly wired connections. The hosts also review robotics innovations from the 2022 World Ag Expo, including Tevel Aerobotics' apple-picking drones, Farm Robotics' dairy cow inoculation robots, and Insight Track's 'mummy shooting' almond harvester. Additionally, they discuss the acquisition of Abundant Robotics' IP by Wavemaker Labs and analyze the latest California DMV disengagement reports for autonomous vehicles like Waymo and Cruise.

## Chapters

- [0:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2022-02-10-savioke-relay-rides-the-elevator-world-ag-expo-robotics#t=8) Introduction and RBR 50 Awards
- [4:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2022-02-10-savioke-relay-rides-the-elevator-world-ag-expo-robotics#t=258) World Ag Expo Robotics: Tevel, Farm Robotics, and Insight Track
- [11:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2022-02-10-savioke-relay-rides-the-elevator-world-ag-expo-robotics#t=665) Abundant Robotics IP Acquisition and Manufacturing Lessons
- [17:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2022-02-10-savioke-relay-rides-the-elevator-world-ag-expo-robotics#t=1042) California DMV Autonomous Vehicle Disengagement Reports
- [30:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2022-02-10-savioke-relay-rides-the-elevator-world-ag-expo-robotics#t=1847) Savioke Relay+ Elevator Integration and Modular Payloads
- [51:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2022-02-10-savioke-relay-rides-the-elevator-world-ag-expo-robotics#t=3095) Savioke Market Strategy, ROS Support, and Future Outlook

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [Retail, wholesale & distribution](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/retail-and-distribution)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Savioke (company)
- Relay+ (product)
- Tevel Aerobotics (company)
- Farm Robotics (company)
- Insight Track (company)
- Abundant Robotics (company)
- Wavemaker Labs (company)
- Abundant Robots (company)
- Waymo (company)
- Cruise (company)
- Carbon Robotics (company)
- ROS (tool)
- Willow Garage (company)
- Open Robotics (company)

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