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Unleashing the potential of AI in robotics

The Robot Report Podcast · 13 Dec 2024 · 1h 08m

What this episode covers

Ben Wolff, co-founder and CEO of Palladyne AI (formerly Sarcos), explains the company's pivot from hardware-focused exoskeletons to a software-centric AI platform after running out of cash. He details the challenges of being a public company post-SPAC, the decision to lay off hardware teams to reduce burn rate, and the development of 'Palladyne IQ,' a hardware-agnostic AI that teaches robots complex tasks in under 20 minutes. Wolff also discusses the strategic value and compliance burdens of securing Pentagon contracts for non-dilutive funding while navigating the competitive robotics landscape.

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Companies
Palladyne AI, Sarcos, Cruise, GM, Universal Robots, Embodied AI, Waymo, Tesla, Kuka, ABB, Fanuc, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Red Cat Holdings, FlexQube
Products
Moxie, Palladyne IQ, Palladyne Pilot

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