# FCC robot ruling shines a  spotlight on U.S. policy; how next-gen AI can help warehousing

- Show: [The Robot Report Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast)
- Published: 2026-07-31
- Length: 1h 29m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2026-07-31-fcc-robot-ruling-shines-a-spotlight-on-u-s-policy-how-next-gen-ai-can-help-wareh
- Listen: https://soundcloud.com/robot-report-podcast/fcc-robot-ruling-shines-a

## Summary

Derik Pridmore, CEO and co-founder of OSARO, explains how warehouse robotics has evolved from limited perception systems to adaptable AI-driven automation, emphasizing hardware-agnostic design, continuous learning, and real-world monitoring. He details OSARO's use of low-cost cameras, specialized models for specific tasks, and a suite of models to balance generality with the specificity required for reliable production. The episode also covers the FCC's new ruling banning imports of foreign advanced robots, including humanoids and mobile robots, citing cybersecurity and supply chain protection as primary drivers, while noting the broad scope and potential contradictions of the policy.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2026-07-31-fcc-robot-ruling-shines-a-spotlight-on-u-s-policy-how-next-gen-ai-can-help-wareh#t=0) Introduction and FCC Ruling Overview
- [5:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2026-07-31-fcc-robot-ruling-shines-a-spotlight-on-u-s-policy-how-next-gen-ai-can-help-wareh#t=359) FCC Ban Details and Industry Impact
- [15:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2026-07-31-fcc-robot-ruling-shines-a-spotlight-on-u-s-policy-how-next-gen-ai-can-help-wareh#t=938) Supply Chain and National Strategy Discussion
- [36:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2026-07-31-fcc-robot-ruling-shines-a-spotlight-on-u-s-policy-how-next-gen-ai-can-help-wareh#t=2205) OSARO's Evolution and AI Approach
- [48:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2026-07-31-fcc-robot-ruling-shines-a-spotlight-on-u-s-policy-how-next-gen-ai-can-help-wareh#t=2906) RapSite API and AutoModel Learning
- [53:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2026-07-31-fcc-robot-ruling-shines-a-spotlight-on-u-s-policy-how-next-gen-ai-can-help-wareh#t=3217) Foundation Models in Production
- [1:02:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2026-07-31-fcc-robot-ruling-shines-a-spotlight-on-u-s-policy-how-next-gen-ai-can-help-wareh#t=3731) Semantic Control and Humanoid Challenges
- [1:14:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2026-07-31-fcc-robot-ruling-shines-a-spotlight-on-u-s-policy-how-next-gen-ai-can-help-wareh#t=4489) Hardware and Perception Improvements

## Topics

- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Security & privacy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/security-and-privacy)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- OSARO (company)
- Tiger Data (company)
- TimescaleDB (product)
- Unitree (company)
- Amazon (company)
- Universal Robots (company)
- Locust (company)
- TerraDynamics (company)
- Fanuc (company)
- ABB (company)
- Yaskawa (company)
- RealSense (product)
- Framos (company)
- DeepMind (company)
- Google (company)
- Kinect (product)
- Tesla (company)
- Pi Zero (product)
- Groot (product)
- Figure (company)
- Package (company)
- Toyota (company)
- RCO (company)

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