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Joe Speed update on Indy Autonomous Challenge; Skyline Robotics automates skyscraper window cleaning

The Robot Report Podcast · 19 Aug 2022 · 48m

What this episode covers

Joe Speed, technical advisor to the Indy Autonomous Challenge, details the upgrades to the Dallara AV-21 race car, including its new engine and high-speed testing at the Kennedy Space Center, while discussing the upcoming CES 2023 competition. Michael Brown and Ross Bloom of Skyline Robotics explain their 'Ozmo' robotic window cleaning system, which uses LIDAR, IMUs, and force-torque sensors to automate facade maintenance for skyscrapers in New York City. The episode highlights the labor shortages and safety risks in the window cleaning industry and how Skyline Robotics is addressing them through B2B partnerships rather than direct service provision.

Most relevant to

companies scaling up and early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
New Eagle, Schaeffler, AWS, Cisco, Continental, dSPACE, Skyline Robotics, Kuka, Ionic, Otis
Products
Dallara AV-21, Ozmo
Chips
Luminar
Tools
ROS 2
Also
Indy Autonomous Challenge, Poly Move, CES

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