# Victor Splittgerber discusses European AMR market and recaps Logimat Show

- Show: [The Robot Report Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast)
- Published: 2023-06-23
- Length: 1h 18m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-06-23-victor-splittgerber-discusses-european-amr-market-and-recaps-logimat-show
- Listen: https://soundcloud.com/robot-report-podcast/victor-splittgerber-discusses-european-amr-market-and-recaps-logimat-show

## Summary

Victor Splittgerber, co-founder and CEO of Waku Robotics, discusses the European autonomous mobile robot (AMR) market and recaps the Logimat tradeshow. He explains how Waku Robotics helps companies adopt robots through fleet management software, analytics, and a new maintenance tool, while also detailing the development of their Lots of Bots database. The conversation covers the impact of Chinese competitors, the push for interoperability standards like VDA 5050, and recent industry acquisitions such as Six River Systems by Ocado.

## Chapters

- [0:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-06-23-victor-splittgerber-discusses-european-amr-market-and-recaps-logimat-show#t=7) Introduction and Robo Business Event Preview
- [6:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-06-23-victor-splittgerber-discusses-european-amr-market-and-recaps-logimat-show#t=370) News: Wi-Farion Acquisition by Tesla
- [12:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-06-23-victor-splittgerber-discusses-european-amr-market-and-recaps-logimat-show#t=779) News: PolyMove Autonomous Speed Record
- [17:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-06-23-victor-splittgerber-discusses-european-amr-market-and-recaps-logimat-show#t=1071) News: Evo Bot Self-Balancing Robot
- [22:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-06-23-victor-splittgerber-discusses-european-amr-market-and-recaps-logimat-show#t=1335) News: SoftBank Acquires Stake in Balio
- [30:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-06-23-victor-splittgerber-discusses-european-amr-market-and-recaps-logimat-show#t=1826) Waku Robotics Overview and Products
- [34:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-06-23-victor-splittgerber-discusses-european-amr-market-and-recaps-logimat-show#t=2096) Logimat Show Recap and Market Trends
- [43:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-06-23-victor-splittgerber-discusses-european-amr-market-and-recaps-logimat-show#t=2599) Chinese AMR Expansion and Market Maturity
- [45:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-06-23-victor-splittgerber-discusses-european-amr-market-and-recaps-logimat-show#t=2712) AGV vs. AMR Definitions and Applications
- [50:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-06-23-victor-splittgerber-discusses-european-amr-market-and-recaps-logimat-show#t=3034) Six River Systems Acquisition by Ocado
- [59:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-06-23-victor-splittgerber-discusses-european-amr-market-and-recaps-logimat-show#t=3548) Interoperability and VDA 5050 Standard
- [1:10:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-06-23-victor-splittgerber-discusses-european-amr-market-and-recaps-logimat-show#t=4215) Lots of Bots Database and Maintenance Tool

## Topics

- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Pricing, margins & unit economics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pricing-and-unit-economics)
- [Growth, exits & acquisitions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/growth-exits-and-acquisitions)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)
- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Waku Robotics (company)
- Lots of Bots (product)
- Logimat (other)
- Agilox (company)
- Jungheinrich (company)
- Geek Plus (company)
- Six River Systems (company)
- Ocado (company)
- VDA 5050 (other)
- Tesla (company)
- Wi-Farion (company)
- PolyMove (company)
- Evo Bot (product)
- Fraunhofer Institute (company)
- SoftBank (company)
- Balio (company)
- Boston Dynamics (company)
- Handle (product)
- Shopify (company)
- Locos (company)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [BONUS: Leaders in Robotics, AMRs, and Logistics, Pt. 2 of 2 (brought to you by A3)](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-11-26-bonus-leaders-in-robotics-amrs-and-logistics-pt-2-of-2-brought-to-you-by-a3) (Manufacturing Happy Hour)
- [BONUS: Leaders in Robotics, AMRs, and Logistics, Pt. 1 of 2 (brought to you by A3)](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-11-23-bonus-leaders-in-robotics-amrs-and-logistics-pt-1-of-2-brought-to-you-by-a3) (Manufacturing Happy Hour)
- [246: automatica 2025: Exploring Innovation, Robotics, and Startups Across Bavaria, Germany, and Europe](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2025-07-15-246-automatica-2025-exploring-innovation-robotics-and-startups-across-bavaria-ge) (Manufacturing Happy Hour)
- [Doubling-Down on AMRs, Cobots, and Machine-as-a-Service with Craig Francisco](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-03-23-doubling-down-on-amrs-cobots-and-machine-as-a-service-with-craig-francisco) (Manufacturing Happy Hour)
- [176: Discussing Logistics, Automated Forklifts, and Craft Beer with Nick Malewicki, Big Joe Forklifts](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2024-03-12-176-discussing-logistics-automated-forklifts-and-craft-beer-with-nick-malewicki) (Manufacturing Happy Hour)

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