Machine Minds

Episode 89 | Smart Real-Time Robot Diagnostics | Shivani Mouleeswaran & Ritika Shrivastava

Greg Toroosian Episode 89

In this episode I speak with Shivani and Ritika, co-founders of Ember Robotics, about their journey from Tesla to launching a startup focused on improving robot reliability through real-time diagnostics.

We covered:

  • How Ember Robotics helps robotics companies quickly find and fix hardware issues
  • The importance of real-time, on-device diagnostics for field-deployed robots
  • Lessons from their experiences at Tesla and Y Combinator
  • Key advice on selecting the right co-founder and building resilient startup teams
  • Trends they're watching, including neuromorphic imaging and advances in humanoid robotics

Connect with Shivani: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivanicm/

Connect with Ritika: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritikashrivastava/

Ember Robotics Website: https://www.emberrobotics.com

Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregtoroosian/