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The Robot Report Podcast

The Robot Report Podcast
Robotics
Humanoid Robots
Warehouse Automation
Artificial Intelligence
Robotics Summit and Expo
Boston Dynamics
Robotics Summit
AI In Robotics
Robo Business
Autonomous Vehicles
Logistics
Waymo
Humanoid Robotics
Automation
Surgical Robotics
Irobot
Mobile Robotics
Agility Robotics
Robobusiness
Amazon

Join Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman each week for discussions with leading roboticists, innovative robotics companies, and other key members of the robotics community.

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Latest Episodes

Roby Lynn, founder and CEO of R2 Labs, shares how his team is bringing software-defined automation to industrial manufacturing. He explains how the R2 Autonomy Controller connects PLCs, robots, vision systems, MES/ERP software, and other factory asse... more

Design for manufacturing is changing faster than most robotics teams can keep up - and if you are building physical products, this conversation could save you months of rework. Marc Kermisch shares how Protolabs is using AI, simulation, and deep manu... more

This episode explores how Nomagic is applying AI and robotics to warehouse operations, with a focus on each picking, recovery workflows, and production-grade deployment. Josh Cloer, General Manager for North America, explains why the company leans in... more

Our guest this week is Derik Pridmore, CEO and co-founder of OSARO. OSARO develops intelligent AI robotics for real-world warehouse automation, delivering scalable fulfillment solutions that optimize throughput, uptime, and overall performance. In th... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Cloer
General Manager for North America at Nomagic
Nomagic
Episode: Building robots that survive the warehouse
Derik Pridmore
CEO and co-founder of Osaro
Osaro
Episode: FCC robot ruling shines a spotlight on U.S. policy; how next-gen AI can help warehousing
Doug Pagnutti
Industrial Developer Advocate for Tiger Data
Tiger Data
Episode: Unlocking the Power of Time Series Databases for Industrial and Robotic Systems
Deise Yumi Asami
Founder of Maximo Robotics (AES-backed startup)
Maximo Robotics / AES
Episode: Transforming Solar Construction Through Robotics with Deise Yumi Asami
Andy Lonsberry
CEO and co-founder of Path Robotics
Path Robotics
Episode: How Path Robotics uses AI to optimize robotic welding
Craig McDonald
Global Managing Director, Robot Industries at ABB
ABB
Episode: Automate 2026 Show Recap
Drew Henry
Executive Vice President of ARM's Physical AI Business Unit
Arm
Episode: Deep Dive into Arm’s Physical AI and Robotics Strategies with Drew Henry
Akash Gupta
CEO and co-founder of Grey Orange
Grey Orange
Episode: AI in Warehousing: Akash Gupta's vision for the future
Winston Leung
Senior Strategic Alliances Manager, QNX
QNX (a division of BlackBerry)
Episode: Why deterministic real-time systems are more critical than ever in robotics

Hosts

Mike Oitzman
Co-host/Producer and Senior Editor focusing on robotics industry coverage.
Steve Crowe
Host and Editor-in-Lead, with a focus on interviewing robotics leaders and covering industry trends.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • Fantastic robotics podcast! 🙌🏻

    The Robot Report has quickly become a favorite in my feed! I'm consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable ideas. I truly learn something every time I listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LisaIsHereForIt
    United States4 years ago
  • Good content, but lots of ads and host talk too much.

    Good content, but the hosts talk more than the guests. And there’s a lot of ads.

    Focus on Robotics, and let your guests speak!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Robotics_Guy
    United States5 years ago
  • Soooo Good

    I’m biased but these guys bring real thought leaders and have very timely conversations

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Biased Robot Fan
    United States6 years ago
  • These two know their stuff!

    If you're into robotics and automation, you'll love this podcast. I represent one of the guests on episode 9, and she too was impressed with their knowledge of the industry and how expertly they lead the conversation to help keep her and the audience fully engaged throughout!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PRmomto4
    United States6 years ago
  • Excellent mix of industry news, trends, topics and guests

    Informative, expert and fun podcast. I’m an avid podcast consumer and this series has kept me engaged and educated on the fascinating world of robots. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DaniCaliforniaLondon
    United States6 years ago

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Some episodes include lengthy host-led segments; guests shine when given space to speak.
Shows strong technical depth with insightful guest selections.
Guests are consistently high-caliber and market-relevant.
Listeners appreciate practical deployment insights and industry context.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#19
Russia/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#21
South Korea/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#37
Hong Kong/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#227
Ireland/Technology

Talking Points

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Building robots that survive the warehouse
Q: Well, Josh, welcome to the podcast. We're curious to learn today about yourself and what Nomagic is doing for the industry. Tell us a little about who you are and what Nomagic is doing.
Josh Cloer introduces himself as North America GM, outlines his robotics career, and explains Nomagic's focus on AI-enabled edge automation to bring physical AI into warehouses, emphasizing a connected, service-forward approach to automation.
Unlocking the Power of Time Series Databases for Industrial and Robotic Systems
Q: What deployment models does Tiger Data offer for TimescaleDB?
They offer an open-source version, a cloud-managed version, and an upcoming enterprise version that can run on local clouds or on-premises, with data flows automated between edge devices and central monitoring to support scalable, global robot fleets.
Unlocking the Power of Time Series Databases for Industrial and Robotic Systems
Q: How does TimescaleDB integrate with existing Postgres setups and tools?
TimescaleDB is a Postgres extension, so existing Postgres tools, connectors, and extensions continue to work. You can run the open-source version locally or adopt the managed cloud service for scaling, high availability, and global deployment.
Unlocking the Power of Time Series Databases for Industrial and Robotic Systems
Q: What is a time-series database and why is it important for robotics and automation workflows?
A time-series database tags data by time and is optimized for high-volume, continuous data streams from robots, sensors, and controllers, enabling queries like trends over time, averages, and correlations across time periods—much more suitable for robotics workloads than traditional relational data stores.
How Path Robotics uses AI to optimize robotic welding
Q: What role does CAD play in your system, and how do you balance planning with real-world adaptation?
CAD models serve as a map to guide the welding process and reduce cycle time, while the system relies on real-world data collection and the weld world model to adapt to variations, gaps, and joint types on the fly, enabling fast mobilities without sacrificing quality.

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A tech-focused interview program centered on robotics, AI, and automation across enterprise and industrial contexts. Episodes often feature deep-dive conversations with robotics founders, engineers, investors, and industry leaders, exploring real-world deployments, data-driven decision making, edge computing, and software-first strategies in automation. Noteworthy are guests who connect hardware innovations with scalable software and business models, plus discussions around policy, industry events, and ecosystem partnerships. The show tends to blend technical detail with practical industry insights, making it valuable for listeners seeking hands-on expertise, market context, and opportunities for collaboration or sponsorship in robotics and... more

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1. Josh Cloer
2. Derik Pridmore
3. Doug Pagnutti
4. Deise Yumi Asami
5. Andy Lonsberry
6. Craig McDonald
7. Drew Henry
8. Akash Gupta

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