Machine Minds
Machine Minds - the minds behind the machines! This is the show where we dive deep into the intricate worlds of robotics, AI, and Hard Tech. In each episode, we bring you intimate conversations with the founders, investors, and trailblazers who are at the heart of these tech revolutions. We dig into their journeys, the challenges they've overcome, and the breakthroughs that are shaping our future. Join us as we explore how these machine minds are transforming the way we live, work, and understand our world.
Podcasting since 2023 • 112 episodes
Machine Minds
Latest Episodes
Episode 111 | The Coming Shift to Lightweight AI and Global Automation | Peter Haas
From satellite missions and drone startups to international development work in Haiti, Peter Haas has carved one of the most unconventional and globally minded paths in robotics. Today, he’s combining decades of experience across academia, entr...
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Episode 111
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Episode 110 | The New Era of Agile Warehouse Automation | Ayman Labib
From retrofitting automation into existing warehouses to redefining how fast robotics can be deployed, SIMPL Automation is pioneering a more flexible, less disruptive path toward warehouse transformation.In this episode, Ayman Labib, co-...
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Episode 110
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38:18
Episode 109 | The Operating System for Robots: InOrbit's AI-Powered Robot Orchestration
Florian shares his journey from cryptography researcher to big tech product leader — at companies like Microsoft, Adobe, and Facebook — and how that experience inspired him to tackle one of robotics’ biggest challenges: making robots work toget...
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Episode 109
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Episode 108 | Built for the Battlefield: Craitor’s Revolution in On-Demand Manufacturing
From printing parts in combat zones to creating a rugged, mobile printer that works on land, sea, and air — Crater’s mission is transforming logistics and supply chains for the military. Eric shares how the company was born from collaboration w...
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Episode 108
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53:57
Episode 107 | Autonomy at Bedrock: Building the Future from the Ground Up | Kevin Peterson
Kevin shares his 20-year journey from building self-driving cars and moon landers to leading autonomy at Waymo and now building machines that can literally move mountains. From lessons learned in scaling robotics startups to his philosophy on p...
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Episode 107
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56:54