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Get a direct line to the biggest names and brightest minds in robotics, AI, and automation. Automated with Brian Heater brings you long-form conversations and unfiltered insights into how we got here, where we’re going, and what’s behind the technologies impacting how we live and work.

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Physical AI is moving into the real world.

But once a robot leaves the lab, Ali Agha says edge cases become the environment.

In this episode of Automated, recorded live at Automate in Chicago, Brian Heater speaks with Ali Agha, founder and CEO of F... more

Robotics is often judged by how quickly, powerfully, or autonomously a machine can move.

Samantha Johnson built a robot to solve a much more human problem: helping DeafBlind people access information and communicate with the people they love.

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Robotics and AI are moving fast.

But Dr. Ayanna Howard says the real test is not just whether machines become more capable. It is whether those systems are built with people, safety, accessibility, and real-world impact at the center.

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The best ideas are not always hidden in the future.

Sometimes they are sitting right in front of us, waiting for someone to ask a better question.

In this episode of Automated, Brian Heater speaks with Yoel Fink, Professor of Materials Science and ... more

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Rick Faulk
CEO of Locus Robotics
Locus Robotics
Episode: Rick Faulk on Locus Robotics, Warehouse Automation, and Physical AI
Aya Durbin
Director of Product for Atlas at Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics
Episode: Aya Durbin on Turning Atlas Into a Real Industrial Robot
Andy Barry
Co-founder and CTO of Generalist
Generalist
Episode: Andrew Barry on Why Dexterity Is the Next Breakthrough in Physical AI
Daniel Rausch
Amazon's vice president of Alexa and Echo
Amazon
Episode: Daniel Rausch on How Alexa Was Rebuilt for the AI Era
Daniela Rus
Director of MIT CSAIL
MIT CSAIL
Episode: Daniela Rus on Humanoid Robots, Physical AI, and the Future of Robotics
Matthew Johnson-Roberson
Dean at Vanderbilt University, founder of College of Connected Computing; former director of CMU Robotics Institute
Vanderbilt University; College of Connected Computing; formerly Carnegie Mellon University
Episode: Matthew Johnson-Roberson on Why Physical AI Still Has a Missing Piece
Sergey Levine
Co-founder/leader at Physical Intelligence
Physical Intelligence
Episode: Sergey Levine on Why Real-World Data Will Define Physical AI
Colin Angle
CEO of Familiar Machines & Magic
Familiar Machines & Magic
Episode: Colin Angle on Why Home Robots Failed Before and Why AI Changes Everything
Martial Hebert
Dean of CMU's School of Computer Science
Carnegie Mellon University
Episode: Martial Hebert on Why Self-Driving Cars Took So Long and What Everyone Got Wrong About AI

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Managing Editor at A3 and host of Automated.

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Zachary Jackowski on Generalization in Robotics and the Reality of Deploying Robots in the Real World
Q: Is the R1 effectively retired, or will it continue in some form for research?
The R1 research version has largely been superseded by newer production platforms; it's being phased out in favor of more capable, reliable robots, and is largely conserved only as a historical reference or museum exhibit.
Zachary Jackowski on Generalization in Robotics and the Reality of Deploying Robots in the Real World
Q: Does Atlas mean looking at the home environment, or is there a broader path for Atlas in different environments?
Atlas is being considered for both industrial and home contexts, with an emphasis on generalization. The production Atlas will be deployed across commercial service and home experiments, but the focus remains on building a versatile platform capable of multiple tasks rather than sticking to a single application.
Martial Hebert on Why Self-Driving Cars Took So Long and What Everyone Got Wrong About AI
Q: Do you think that we would be a little further along than we are right now?
The speaker notes that progress depends heavily on deployment conditions and location-specific factors; while basic autonomous technology existed earlier, achieving public-road deployment requires overcoming validation, safety, and logistical hurdles, which explains the slow advancement to widespread adoption.
Martial Hebert on Why Self-Driving Cars Took So Long and What Everyone Got Wrong About AI
Q: So in this context, what does culture mean and what do you do to promote that?
Culture means treating the broad field of robotics as an integrated system—from AI algorithms to physical deployment—and ensuring there is no artificial barrier between fundamental research and practical application. They promote this by fostering broad, cross-disciplinary thinking, open-mindedness, and strong ties between research and industry, which sustains long-term innovation.
Daniela Rus on Humanoid Robots, Physical AI, and the Future of Robotics
Q: Is the direction toward large models for embodied AI the right path for robotics?
The guest emphasizes exploring multiple directions, but argues that for safety and robustness, AI should run on-device, with physics understanding and task-specific adaptations, rather than relying solely on cloud-based, large models.

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Fans of hands-on robotics, AI, and automation likely tune in for long-form conversations with industry leaders, researchers, and practitioners who are shaping the future of intelligent machines. Episodes frequently tackle real-world deployment, regulatory and market dynamics, and the gap between prototype success and scalable, cost-effective solutions. Notable throughlines include practical applications of robotics in manufacturing, aging care, construction, and consumer products, as well as thoughtful discussions about safety, ethics, and human-robot collaboration. A standout quality is the willingness to challenge hype with grounded perspectives from leaders across startups and large tech companies, making the show a strong fit for listen... more

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