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.
Machine Minds
Episode 90 | Miniature Robotics in Medicine | Torrey Smith
In this episode, I spoke with Torrey Smith, co-founder of Endiatx, creators of Pillbot—a tiny robotic pill you swallow that swims around your stomach to perform medical exams without sedation or hospital visits. Torrey started his career in aerospace engineering but moved into medical tech after losing a family member to cancer.
We talked about:
- How Pillbot could replace traditional endoscopies with a simpler at-home option
- Challenges Torrey faced miniaturizing the robot and navigating FDA regulations
- Lessons learned from working at multiple medtech startups before founding Endiatx
- Advice for medtech founders looking to innovate in a regulated space
More about Torrey and Endiatx:
Website: https://www.endiatx.com
Torrey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torreypsmith/
Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregtoroosian/