# Ted Larson from OLogic shares robot development stories

- Show: [The Robot Report Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast)
- Published: 2023-02-25
- Length: 1h 18m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-02-25-ted-larson-from-ologic-shares-robot-development-stories
- Listen: https://soundcloud.com/robot-report-podcast/ted-larson-from-ologic-shares-robot-development-stories

## Summary

Ted Larson, co-founder and CEO of OLogic, discusses the complexities of developing commercial robotics, emphasizing the need to focus on solving specific market problems rather than just building robots. He shares insights on the transition from ROS to ROS 2, the importance of design for manufacturing, and the emerging role of Edge AI in applications like mobile manipulation and connected fitness. Larson also highlights the potential of large language models to democratize robot programming through natural language interfaces.

## Chapters

- [0:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-02-25-ted-larson-from-ologic-shares-robot-development-stories#t=8) Introduction and News: Microsoft ChatGPT and ASTM Standards
- [25:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-02-25-ted-larson-from-ologic-shares-robot-development-stories#t=1533) OLogic's Role in Robotics Development
- [37:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-02-25-ted-larson-from-ologic-shares-robot-development-stories#t=2220) Market Trends: Purpose-Built Robots vs. OEM Bases
- [41:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-02-25-ted-larson-from-ologic-shares-robot-development-stories#t=2492) Case Study: Dusty Robotics and Market Validation
- [45:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-02-25-ted-larson-from-ologic-shares-robot-development-stories#t=2746) Guerrilla Product Development Methodology
- [54:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-02-25-ted-larson-from-ologic-shares-robot-development-stories#t=3273) Edge AI and the Future of Robotics
- [1:02:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-02-25-ted-larson-from-ologic-shares-robot-development-stories#t=3721) Generative AI and Large Language Models in Robotics
- [1:11:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-02-25-ted-larson-from-ologic-shares-robot-development-stories#t=4278) Favorite Projects and Conclusion

## Topics

- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- OLogic (company)
- Microsoft (company)
- ChatGPT (product)
- Willow Garage (company)
- ROS (tool)
- ROS 2 (tool)
- Fetch Robotics (company)
- Dusty Robotics (company)
- Google (company)
- Project Tango (product)
- MediaTek (company)
- Lumi (company)
- Snorble (product)
- Boston Dynamics (company)
- Agility Robotics (company)
- ASTM (company)

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