# Advancing the capabilities and standards of indoor and outdoor autonomous systems

- Show: [The Robot Report Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast)
- Published: 2024-06-14
- Length: 1h 11m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2024-06-14-advancing-the-capabilities-and-standards-of-indoor-and-outdoor-autonomous-system
- Listen: https://soundcloud.com/robot-report-podcast/advancing-the-capabilities-and-standards-of-indoor-and-outdoor-autonomous-systems

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2024-06-14-advancing-the-capabilities-and-standards-of-indoor-and-outdoor-autonomous-system#t=8) Introduction: Humanoid stunts and weekly news recap
- [8:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2024-06-14-advancing-the-capabilities-and-standards-of-indoor-and-outdoor-autonomous-system#t=505) Waymo recall, robot sales data, and agricultural hackathon
- [21:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2024-06-14-advancing-the-capabilities-and-standards-of-indoor-and-outdoor-autonomous-system#t=1288) Mark Gordon and Stratum: Military logistics and Force Design 2030
- [39:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2024-06-14-advancing-the-capabilities-and-standards-of-indoor-and-outdoor-autonomous-system#t=2377) Stratum's commercial expansion into mining and construction
- [49:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2024-06-14-advancing-the-capabilities-and-standards-of-indoor-and-outdoor-autonomous-system#t=2962) Aaron Prather and ASTM: Developing robotics standards and regulations
- [1:09:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2024-06-14-advancing-the-capabilities-and-standards-of-indoor-and-outdoor-autonomous-system#t=4143) Conclusion and Robo Business event promotion

## Topics

- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)
- [Certification & compliance](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/certification-and-compliance)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Stratum (company)
- ASTM International (company)
- Waymo (company)
- John Deere (company)
- CNHI (company)
- Edco (company)
- Summit autonomy platform (product)
- Automated Pallet Loading system (product)
- F45 committee (other)

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