# Fox Robotics trailer unloading and Canvas wall finishing robots

- Show: [The Robot Report Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast)
- Published: 2023-05-16
- Length: 1h 13m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-05-16-fox-robotics-trailer-unloading-and-canvas-wall-finishing-robots
- Listen: https://soundcloud.com/robot-report-podcast/fox-robotics-trailer-unloading-and-canvas-wall-finishing-robots

## Summary

Mike Oitzman interviews Marin Tchakarov, CEO of Fox Robotics, about their autonomous forklift solution for trailer unloading, which has moved from prototype to production with over 1 million pallets moved. Oitzman also speaks with Kevin Albert, CEO and co-founder of Canvas Robotics, about their drywall finishing robot that uses a mobile manipulator to apply and sand joint compound, addressing skilled labor shortages in construction. The episode highlights the transition of these technologies from garage-stage innovation to scaling production and securing customer backlogs.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-05-16-fox-robotics-trailer-unloading-and-canvas-wall-finishing-robots#t=0) Introduction and 2023 Robotics Summit Recap
- [8:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-05-16-fox-robotics-trailer-unloading-and-canvas-wall-finishing-robots#t=535) Form and Function Challenge and Show Floor Highlights
- [22:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-05-16-fox-robotics-trailer-unloading-and-canvas-wall-finishing-robots#t=1351) Fox Robotics Trailer Unloading with CEO Marin Tchakarov
- [40:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-05-16-fox-robotics-trailer-unloading-and-canvas-wall-finishing-robots#t=2449) Canvas Robotics Drywall Finishing with CEO Kevin Albert
- [1:11:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-05-16-fox-robotics-trailer-unloading-and-canvas-wall-finishing-robots#t=4301) Conclusion and Upcoming Events

## Topics

- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Fox Robotics (company)
- Canvas Robotics (company)
- Boston Dynamics (company)
- Agility Robotics (company)
- Intrinsic (company)
- Tufts University (other)
- Mass Robotics (company)

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