# A conversation with the founders of RobOpsCon; a robo dog fight breaks out over patents

- Show: [The Robot Report Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast)
- Published: 2022-11-18
- Length: 1h 02m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2022-11-18-a-conversation-with-the-founders-of-robopscon-a-robo-dog-fight-breaks-out-over-p
- Listen: https://soundcloud.com/robot-report-podcast/a-conversation-with-the-founders-of-robopscon-a-robo-dog-fight-breaks-out-over-patents

## Summary

Florian Pestoni, CEO of Orbot, and Joe Wieciek, Director of Technical Operations at Outrider, discuss the inaugural RobOpsCon, focusing on the industry's shift from R&D to operational scale and the critical need for robot interoperability. The hosts also cover a patent infringement lawsuit between Boston Dynamics and Ghost Robotics regarding quadruped technology, and Amazon's internal development of the Sparrow piece-picking robot. Additionally, the episode highlights Cruise's expansion of robotaxi operations to daytime hours in San Francisco.

## Chapters

- [0:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2022-11-18-a-conversation-with-the-founders-of-robopscon-a-robo-dog-fight-breaks-out-over-p#t=10) Introduction and RobOpsCon Overview
- [7:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2022-11-18-a-conversation-with-the-founders-of-robopscon-a-robo-dog-fight-breaks-out-over-p#t=459) Artemis Moon Mission and Space Robotics
- [9:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2022-11-18-a-conversation-with-the-founders-of-robopscon-a-robo-dog-fight-breaks-out-over-p#t=546) Boston Dynamics vs. Ghost Robotics Patent Dispute
- [21:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2022-11-18-a-conversation-with-the-founders-of-robopscon-a-robo-dog-fight-breaks-out-over-p#t=1288) Cruise Daytime Robotaxi Operations in San Francisco
- [26:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2022-11-18-a-conversation-with-the-founders-of-robopscon-a-robo-dog-fight-breaks-out-over-p#t=1615) Amazon Sparrow Piece-Picking Robot
- [35:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2022-11-18-a-conversation-with-the-founders-of-robopscon-a-robo-dog-fight-breaks-out-over-p#t=2101) Interview: Florian Pestoni and Joe Wieciek on RobOpsCon
- [58:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2022-11-18-a-conversation-with-the-founders-of-robopscon-a-robo-dog-fight-breaks-out-over-p#t=3500) Closing Remarks and Robotics Summit Call for Speakers

## Topics

- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Intellectual property](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/intellectual-property)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- RobOpsCon (other)
- Robotics Operations Group (other)
- Boston Dynamics (company)
- Ghost Robotics (company)
- Spot (product)
- Animal (product)
- Cruz (company)
- GM (company)
- Sparrow (product)
- Amazon (company)
- Right Hand Robotics (company)
- Covariant (company)
- Osaro (company)
- Fetch Robotics (company)
- Kiva (product)
- Proteus (product)
- FANUC (other)

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