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Advancing the capabilities and standards of indoor and outdoor autonomous systems

The Robot Report Podcast · 14 Jun 2024 · 1h 11m

What this episode covers

Mark Gordon, President and CEO of Stratum, discusses the company's autonomous ground vehicles, including the Automated Pallet Loading (APL) system and robotic refueling solutions, designed for the US Marine Corps' Force Design 2030 logistics needs. The conversation covers the transition from military defense contracts to commercial applications in mining and construction, leveraging Stratum's Summit autonomy software stack. Additionally, Aaron Prather of ASTM International explains the work of the F45 committee in developing performance and safety standards for robotics, emphasizing the importance of early industry engagement to navigate regulatory hurdles and ensure market adoption.

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companies scaling up

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Companies
Stratum, ASTM International, Waymo, John Deere, CNHI, Edco
Products
Summit autonomy platform, Automated Pallet Loading system
Also
F45 committee

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