# The ABB Edge: Using AI and Robotics to Transform Industries

- Show: [The Robot Report Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast)
- Published: 2024-11-16
- Length: 1h 03m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2024-11-16-the-abb-edge-using-ai-and-robotics-to-transform-industries
- Listen: https://soundcloud.com/robot-report-podcast/abbs-vision-for-the-future-of-automation-with-marc-segura

## Summary

Mike Oitzman interviews Marc Segura, President of ABB Robotics, about the company's strategic shift toward AI-integrated controllers and mobile manipulators. They discuss the launch of the modular Omnicore controller platform, the current state of the robotics market in the US versus global trends, and ABB's decision to focus on mobile manipulators rather than full humanoids. The episode also covers recent industry news, including Schaeffler's investment in Agility Robotics, Waymo's expansion in Los Angeles, and Cruise's regulatory penalties.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2024-11-16-the-abb-edge-using-ai-and-robotics-to-transform-industries#t=0) Introduction and News: Stanford, John Deere, and Agility Robotics
- [13:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2024-11-16-the-abb-edge-using-ai-and-robotics-to-transform-industries#t=789) News: Waymo LA Expansion and Cruise Regulatory Penalties
- [19:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2024-11-16-the-abb-edge-using-ai-and-robotics-to-transform-industries#t=1160) News: Diligent Robotics Moxie Elevator Milestone
- [22:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2024-11-16-the-abb-edge-using-ai-and-robotics-to-transform-industries#t=1343) Sponsor Segment: Cole Parmer Surgical Robotics
- [29:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2024-11-16-the-abb-edge-using-ai-and-robotics-to-transform-industries#t=1793) Interview: ABB's Omnicore Controller and AI Integration
- [44:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2024-11-16-the-abb-edge-using-ai-and-robotics-to-transform-industries#t=2671) Interview: Global Robotics Market Trends and Segments
- [51:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2024-11-16-the-abb-edge-using-ai-and-robotics-to-transform-industries#t=3063) Interview: Mobile Manipulators vs. Humanoids and Cobots

## Topics

- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Growth, exits & acquisitions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/growth-exits-and-acquisitions)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

- ABB (company)
- Omnicore (product)
- Agility Robotics (company)
- Digit (product)
- Schaeffler (company)
- Waymo (company)
- Cruise (company)
- Diligent Robotics (company)
- Moxie (product)
- Cole Parmer (company)
- Argo Robotics (company)
- John Deere (company)
- Stanford Robotics Center (company)
- GXO Logistics (company)
- Figure (company)
- X-Pang (company)

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