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Thomas Pilz on Innovation and Safety in Robotics

The Robot Report Podcast · 23 Jan 2026 · 1h 12m

What this episode covers

Thomas Pilz, CEO of Pilz GmbH & Co. KG, discusses the company's evolution from glass-blowing to a leader in industrial and robotic safety, emphasizing the 'spirit of safety' and the importance of international standards like ISO and IEC. He highlights Pilz's new software platform Mycel for compliance, drive-integrated safety for humanoids, and the potential of hydrogen as a sustainable energy source. The episode also covers industry news, including iRobot's bankruptcy restructuring under Pisea, Serve Robotics' acquisition of Diligent Robotics, and Hyundai's union concerns regarding Atlas humanoid robots.

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Companies
Pilz GmbH & Co. KG, iRobot, Pisea, John Deere, Serve Robotics, Diligent Robotics, Boston Dynamics, Hyundai, Microsoft Research, 3 Laws, Neuralink
Products
Moxie, Atlas, Mycel, RoAlpha
Also
Noland Arbo

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