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Victor Darolfi, CEO of RoboTire, puts robots in the auto shop

The Robot Report Podcast · 23 Sept 2022 · 41m

What this episode covers

Victor Darolfi, CEO and founder of RoboTire, explains how his company is automating tire changing in auto shops using industrial robots and computer vision to handle high variability in wheel types and lighting conditions. He details the technical challenges of achieving precise placement without damaging vehicle components, the safety measures required for a consumer-facing environment, and the strategic partnership with Discount Tire that helped refine the Gen 3 system. Darolfi also discusses the labor shortage in the auto repair industry and how RoboTire’s subscription model aims to make automation accessible to independent shops while serving as a platform for future vehicle maintenance tasks.

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RoboTire, Discount Tire, Hunter Engineering, Kawasaki, Mitsubishi

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