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Episode 10: Five Predictions for Mobile Robots in 2021
The Mobile Robot Podcast
01/06/21 • 30 min
This week, host Mike Oitzman reviews his top 5 predictions for the autonomous mobile robotic market for 2021. This includes the trends that he thinks will be noteworthy over the next year.
Mike also finishes his conversation from last weeks episode with Steve Crowe from The Robot Report. Steve and Mike discuss their predictions for 2021 and set the stage for an interesting year ahead for mobile robotics.
If you like to read more about Mike's predictions for 2021, you can view the article here.
You can find The Robot Report on the web at https://www.therobotreport.com/
You can find The Robot Report Podcast on your favorite podcast app or smart speaker.
The podcast is sponsored this week by The Mobile Robot Guide (https://mobilerobotguide.com/), where you can find all of the latest news and information about mobile robots. The Mobile Robot Guide also publishes monthly Buyers Guides that provide you with complete product specifications and buying advice if you are in the market for a new mobile robotic solution.
This episode of the Mobile Robot Podcast is sponsored by SICK. SICK has been around for more than 70 years and they are one of the most trusted industrial sensor brands in the world. You'll find SICK sensors in use in applications such as light curtains for robotic safety barriers, proximity sensors in manufacturing and in barcode scanning applications across a number of logistics processes. With more than 70,000 products, there is a SICK sensor for all of your industrial applications. Find our more at: https://sickusablog.com/keeping-automated-vehicles-track-2d-lidar-localization/
The podcast is also sponsored this week by Wiferion. Wiferion is the leading solution provider for the mobile, wireless power supply of electric industrial vehicles. The inductive battery charging system of the etaLINK series charges fast and safe, fully automatic without contacts. The compactness and efficiency of 93% is unparalleled in its class. Find out more at https://www.wiferion.com/
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The New Warehouse PodcastThe new Warehouse Podcast by Kevin Lawton delivers insights and ideas for warehouse management.
The Mobile Robot Guide
The ultimate resource for news, information and buying advice for autonomous mobile robots.
Wiferion
Industrial wireless battery charging for AGV, AMR, industrial trucks and forklifts.
Get Crystal Clear Audio with Krisp
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SICK Sensor Intelligence
LiDAR software uses data from safety laser scanners as a supplement to other guidance technologies
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Episode 7: Interview with Rob Sullivan of AutoGuide Mobile Robots
The Mobile Robot Podcast
12/15/20 • 22 min
This week, host Mike Oitzman interviews AutoGuide CEO Rob Sullivan. AutoGuide is an heavy payload autonomous mobile robotic (AMR) manufacturer. The company is was acquired earlier this year by Teradyne and now is a key part of the Teradyne automation product family.
AutoGuide Mobile Robots handle large payloads such as:
- Full and empty pallets
- Car bodies
- Auto parts
- Manufactured components
AutoGuide has a complete line of autonomous mobile robots for applications such as:
- Tugging
- Pallet handling
- Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) for pallets
- Manufacturing material handling
- Logistic
During the episode this week, Mike and Rob discuss the growth and evolution of AutoGuide Mobile Robots and specifically the autonomous handling of heavy payloads in the warehouse and logistics applications.
Check out AutoGuide on the web: https://www.agmobilerobots.com
The podcast is sponsored this week by The Mobile Robot Guide (https://mobilerobotguide.com/), where you can find all of the latest news and information about mobile robots. The Mobile Robot Guide also publishes monthly Buyers Guides that provide you with complete product specifications and buying advice if you are in the market for a new mobile robotic solution.
The podcast is also sponsored this week by Wiferion. Wiferion is the leading solution provider for the mobile, wireless power supply of electric industrial vehicles. The inductive battery charging system of the etaLINK series charges fast and safe, fully automatic without contacts. The compactness and efficiency of 93% is unparalleled in its class. Find out more at https://www.wiferion.com/
Music by Sonic Planet Productions, (c) 2020, used with permission.
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The New Warehouse PodcastThe new Warehouse Podcast by Kevin Lawton delivers insights and ideas for warehouse management.
Wiferion
Industrial wireless battery charging for AGV, AMR, industrial trucks and forklifts.
The Mobile Robot Guide
The ultimate resource for news, information and buying advice for autonomous mobile robots.
Get Crystal Clear Audio with Krisp
We've starting using Krisp plugin to help clean up the audio during our podcast interviews.
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Episode 6: Interview with the co-founders of Monarch Tractor
The Mobile Robot Podcast
12/08/20 • 36 min
This weekly podcast features interviews with successful entrepreneurs, technology leaders and luminaries in the mobile robotics industry. If you love autonomous mobile robots as much as we do, then this is your weekly fix of inspiring stories about where this market is headed.
This week, host Mike Oitzman interviews Monarch Tractor co-founders Praveen Penmetsa (CEO), and Zachary Omohundro (CTO). Monarch Tractor just launched their new all-electric, compact autonomous tractor robot this week, and during the podcast we learn all about the features and new capabilities that an all-electric, autonomous tractor platform brings to farmers around the world.
The Monarch Tractor is unique, due in part to its all-electric, battery powered design, and its classic utility. Monarch Tractor is introducing a new robotic platform for farmers based on the classic, compact tractor design. This platform is backwards compatible in that it can use any existing implement that a farmer already owns, yet the electric design and instrumentation design open new possibilities for farmers to become more high-tech in their operations.
You can find Monarch Tractors on the web at: https://monarchtractor.com/
The podcast is sponsored this week by The Mobile Robot Guide (https://mobilerobotguide.com/), where you can find all of the latest news and information about mobile robots. The Mobile Robot Guide also publishes monthly Buyers Guides that provide you with complete product specifications and buying advice if you are in the market for a new mobile robotic solution.
The podcast is also sponsored this week by Wiferion. Wiferion is the leading solution provider for the mobile, wireless power supply of electric industrial vehicles. The inductive battery charging system of the etaLINK series charges fast and safe, fully automatic without contacts. The compactness and efficiency of 93% is unparalleled in its class. Find out more at https://www.wiferion.com/
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Episode 4: Interview with Ash Sharma of Interact Analysis
The Mobile Robot Podcast
11/24/20 • 27 min
This week, host Mike Oitzman interviews Interact Analysis Managing Director, Ash Sharma. Interact Analysis is one of the leading market research firms, covering the warehouse automation and mobile robot markets. Ash and Mike discuss trends in these markets and review some the conclusions from recent market research completed by Interact Analysis.
You can find Interact Analysis on the web at https://www.interactanalysis.com/
Recent Interact Analysis Research:
- Mobile Robot Market - 2020
- Mobile Robot Competition Intensifies as Start-Ups Grow Up
- The Warehouse Automation Market Infographic
The podcast is sponsored this week by The Mobile Robot Guide (https://mobilerobotguide.com/), where you can find all of the latest news and information about mobile robots. The Mobile Robot Guide also publishes monthly Buyers Guides that provide you with complete product specifications and buying advice if you are in the market for a new mobile robotic solution.
The podcast is also sponsored this week by Wiferion. Wiferion is the leading solution provider for the mobile, wireless power supply of electric industrial vehicles. The inductive battery charging system of the etaLINK series charges fast and safe, fully automatic without contacts. The compactness and efficiency of 93% is unparalleled in its class. Find out more at https://www.wiferion.com/
Music by Sonic Planet Productions, (c) 2020, used with permission
Once again, please subscribe and "LIKE" the podcast on your favorite podcast app. This will help us out tremendously.
The New Warehouse PodcastThe new Warehouse Podcast by Kevin Lawton delivers insights and ideas for warehouse management.
Wiferion
Industrial wireless battery charging for AGV, AMR, industrial trucks and forklifts.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Episode 3: Interview with Lior Elazary CEO of inVia Robotics
The Mobile Robot Podcast
11/17/20 • 32 min
This weekly podcast will feature interviews with successful entrepreneurs, technology leaders and luminaries in the mobile robotics industry. If you love autonomous mobile robots as much as we do, then this is your weekly fix of inspiring stories about where this market is headed.
This week, host Mike Oitzman interviews inVia Robotics CEO Lior Elazary. Mike and Lior discuss how the success of inVia Robotics is tied directly to the choice to run inVia Robotics using a Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) business model. inVia robots help deliver to ship products by automating the goods-to-person fulfillment operations in your warehouse.
You can find inVia Robotics on the web at https://www.inviarobotics.com/
The podcast is sponsored this week by The Mobile Robot Guide (https://mobilerobotguide.com/), where you can find all of the latest news and information about mobile robots. The Mobile Robot Guide also publishes monthly Buyers Guides that provide you with complete product specifications and buying advice if you are in the market for a new mobile robotic solution.
The podcast is also sponsored this week by Wiferion. Wiferion is the leading solution provider for the mobile, wireless power supply of electric industrial vehicles. The inductive battery charging system of the etaLINK series charges fast and safe, fully automatic without contacts. The compactness and efficiency of 93 % is unparalleled in its class. Find out more at https://www.wiferion.com/
Music by Sonic Planet Productions, (c) 2020, used with permission
Once again, please subscribe and "LIKE" the podcast on your favorite podcast app. This will help us out tremendously.
The new Warehouse Podcast by Kevin Lawton delivers insights and ideas for warehouse management.
Wiferion
Industrial wireless battery charging for AGV, AMR, industrial trucks and forklifts.
The Mobile Robot Guide
The ultimate resource for news, information and buying advice for autonomous mobile robots.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Episode 18: Interview with Karen Leavitt from Locus Robotics
The Mobile Robot Podcast
03/02/21 • 32 min
Show Description:
This weekly podcast features interviews with successful entrepreneurs, technology leaders and luminaries in the mobile robotics industry. If you love autonomous mobile robots as much as we do, then this is your weekly fix of inspiring stories about where this market is headed.
This week, host Mike Oitzman interviews Karen Leavitt, Chief Marketing Officer at Locus Robotics. Locus recently closed their $150M series E funding round, and they passed several milestones during the last 12 months. The growth in e-commerce has had a positive effect on Locus's business. Karen discusses some of the things that have made Locus a market leader in person-to-goods automation for warehouses and 3PL applications.
Links to items mentioned in the show:
Locus Robotics - https://locusrobotics.com/
Locus Robotics Careers - https://locusrobotics.com/about-us/careers/
The podcast is sponsored this week by The Mobile Robot Guide (https://mobilerobotguide.com/), where you can find all of the latest news and information about mobile robots. The Mobile Robot Guide also publishes monthly Buyers Guides that provide you with complete product specifications and buying advice if you are in the market for a new mobile robotic solution.
The podcast is also sponsored this week by Wiferion. Wiferion is the leading solution provider for the mobile, wireless power supply of electric industrial vehicles. The inductive battery charging system of the etaLINK series charges fast and safe, fully automatic without contacts. The compactness and efficiency of 93% is unparalleled in its class. Find out more at https://www.wiferion.com/
This episode of the Mobile Robot Podcast is also sponsored by SICK. You'll find SICK solutions on a majority of the autonomous mobile robots in production today. SICK has been around for more than 70 years and they are one of the most trusted industrial sensor brands in the world. You likely know by now that a LIDAR sensor is state of the art for mobile robot navigation and obstacle avoidance. SO - If you are building a new mobile robot, then you need to take a deep look at the sensors offered by SICK. If you are buying a mobile robot, then be sure to ask what brand of sensors are built into the robot. You'll also find SICK sensors in use in applications such as light curtains for robotic safety barriers, proximity sensors in manufacturing and in barcode scanning applications across a number of logistics processes. With more than 70,000 products, there is a SICK sensor for all of your industrial applications. Find out more at https://sickusablog.com/keeping-automated-vehicles-track-2d-lidar-localization/
Once again, please subscribe and "LIKE" the podcast on your favorite podcast app. This will help us out tremendously.

Episode 15: Interview with Jeff Burnstein from A3
The Mobile Robot Podcast
02/09/21 • 31 min
This week, host Mike Oitzman interviews Jeff Burnstein, President of the Association for Advancing Information (A3). A3 is now the preferred name for the umbrella organization that Jeff leads and includes some familiar organizations such as the Robotics Industry of America (RIA), Automated Imaging Association (AIA) and the Motion Control & Motor Association (MCMA). A3 produces educational webinars & trade shows, and sponsors safety protocol development across the automation market. The organization primarily focuses on the North America market, including Canada, The United States and Mexico.
During the show, Jeff and Mike talk about 2020 market data for robotics in North America and the future for growth in automation in North America. Jeff also provides his perspective about live events during the pandemic and the road ahead for live events in 2021 and into the future. A3 made the decision to move all of their events in 2020 to virtual events and they have pushed their next live event out to 2022.
Links to items mentioned in the show:
Association for Advancing Automation
Association For Vision Information
Motion Control & Motor Association
Automate Forward Event (March 22-26, 2021)
ARTICLE: Industry Trends and Market Potential – What’s Next?
ARTICLE: For First Time on Record, Yearly Non-Automotive Robotic Orders Higher Than Automotive Orders
Tradeshow Technology:
A3 is moving to the 6Connex trade show platform: https://www.6connex.com/
The podcast is also sponsored this week by Wiferion. Wiferion is the leading solution provider for the mobile, wireless power supply of electric industrial vehicles. The inductive battery charging system of the etaLINK series charges fast and safe, fully automatic without contacts. The compactness and efficiency of 93% is unparalleled in its class. Find out more at https://www.wiferion.com/
This episode of the Mobile Robot Podcast is also sponsored by SICK. You'll find SICK solutions on a majority of the autonomous mobile robots in production today. SICK has been around for more than 70 years and they are one of the most trusted industrial sensor brands in the world. You likely know by now that a LIDAR sensor is state of the art for mobile robot navigation and obstacle avoidance. SO - If you are building a new mobile robot, then you need to take a deep look at the sensors offered by SICK. If you are buying a mobile robot, then be sure to ask what brand of sensors are built into the robot. With more than 70,000 products, there is a SICK sensor for all of your industrial applications. Find out more at https://sickusablog.com/keeping-automated-vehicles-track-2d-lidar-localization/
Once again, please subscribe and "LIKE" the podcast on your favorite podcast app. This will help us out tremendously.

Episode 8: Interview with Jeff Christensen of Seegrid Robotics
The Mobile Robot Podcast
12/22/20 • 29 min
This week, host Mike Oitzman interviews Seegrid Robotics VP of Product, Jeff Christensen. Seegrid was is one of the early pioneers of vision guided autonomous robots and today they continue to be a market leader for autonomous material handling solutions.
You can find Seegrid on the web at https://seegrid.com/
The podcast is sponsored this week by The Mobile Robot Guide (https://mobilerobotguide.com/), where you can find all of the latest news and information about mobile robots. The Mobile Robot Guide also publishes monthly Buyers Guides that provide you with complete product specifications and buying advice if you are in the market for a new mobile robotic solution.
The podcast is also sponsored this week by Wiferion. Wiferion is the leading solution provider for the mobile, wireless power supply of electric industrial vehicles. The inductive battery charging system of the etaLINK series charges fast and safe, fully automatic without contacts. The compactness and efficiency of 93% is unparalleled in its class. Find out more at https://www.wiferion.com/
The podcast is also sponsored this week by KRISP. KRISP is a plugin noise filter for ZOOM and other VOIP calling solutions. Tired of distracting noise from your co-workers during ZOOM calls? Check out KRISP and enjoy the silence. We've starting using KRISP during our interviews to help improve the sound quality, and now you can use in your everyday meetings. Please use our link to download a free trial: https://krisp.ai/get-krisp-now/?ref=mobilerobot
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The New Warehouse PodcastThe new Warehouse Podcast by Kevin Lawton delivers insights and ideas for warehouse management.
Wiferion
Industrial wireless battery charging for AGV, AMR, industrial trucks and forklifts.
Get Crystal Clear Audio with Krisp
We've starting using Krisp plugin to help clean up the audio during our podcast interviews.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Episode 14: Interview with Marin Tchakarov from Kindred AI
The Mobile Robot Podcast
02/02/21 • 33 min
This weekly podcast features interviews with successful entrepreneurs, technology leaders and luminaries in the mobile robotics industry. If you love autonomous mobile robots as much as we do, then this is your weekly fix of inspiring stories about where this market is headed.
This week, host Mike Oitzman interviews Kindred AI CEO, Marin Tchakarov. Kindred AI delivers AI-powered, piece-picking robots designed for e-commerce order fulfillment. Kindred’s solutions combine AI with advanced robotics and a full suite of integration and support services to ensure optimum performance over the long term. Kindred AI was acquired by British-based Ocado Systems in November, 2020. During the interview, Mike and Marin discuss the acquisition and the impact to Kindred's roadmap and technology.
You can find Kindred AI on the web at https://www.kindred.ai/
The podcast is sponsored this week by The Mobile Robot Guide (https://mobilerobotguide.com/), where you can find all of the latest news and information about mobile robots. The Mobile Robot Guide also publishes monthly Buyers Guides that provide you with complete product specifications and buying advice if you are in the market for a new mobile robotic solution.
The podcast is also sponsored this week by Wiferion. Wiferion is the leading solution provider for the mobile, wireless power supply of electric industrial vehicles. The inductive battery charging system of the etaLINK series charges fast and safe, fully automatic without contacts. The compactness and efficiency of 93% is unparalleled in its class. Find out more at https://www.wiferion.com/
This episode of the Mobile Robot Podcast is also sponsored by SICK. You'll find SICK solutions on a majority of the autonomous mobile robots in production today. SICK has been around for more than 70 years and they are one of the most trusted industrial sensor brands in the world. You likely know by now that a LIDAR sensor is state of the art for mobile robot navigation and obstacle avoidance. SO - If you are building a new mobile robot, then you need to take a deep look at the sensors offered by SICK. If you are buying a mobile robot, then be sure to ask what brand of sensors are built into the robot. You'll also find SICK sensors in use in applications such as light curtains for robotic safety barriers, proximity sensors in manufacturing and in barcode scanning applications across a number of logistics processes. With more than 70,000 products, there is a SICK sensor for all of your industrial applications. Find out more at https://sickusablog.com/keeping-automated-vehicles-track-2d-lidar-localization/
Once again, please subscribe and "LIKE" the podcast on your favorite podcast app. This will help us out tremendously.

Episode 11: UBTECH UV-C Disinfection Solutions Announcement
The Mobile Robot Podcast
01/12/21 • 32 min
Show Description:
This week, host Mike Oitzman interviews UBTECH Americas GM, John Rhee.
Mike and John discuss the recent announcement at CES 2021, where UBTECH launched their new UV-C Disinfection robots. UBTECH is a leading consumer robotics manufacturer, with a number of popular STEM-based robotics learning solutions. UBTECH also has an industrial and social robotics business.
During the podcast, John Rhee introduces us to some of the the technical features of the disinfection robots, outlines the pricing model and discusses how UBTECH is taking this solution to market in the Americas
You can read the recent news on The Mobile Robot Guide:
- UBTECH Launches New ADIBOT UV Disinfection Solution (January 11, 2021)
- UBTECH Announces New Line Of Material Handling AMRs (January 11, 2021)
To learn more about UBTECH: https://www.ubtrobot.com
To learn more about CES2021 this week: https://ces.tech/
The podcast is sponsored this week by The Mobile Robot Guide (https://mobilerobotguide.com/), where you can find all of the latest news and information about mobile robots. The Mobile Robot Guide also publishes monthly Buyers Guides that provide you with complete product specifications and buying advice if you are in the market for a new mobile robotic solutio
This episode of the Mobile Robot Podcast is sponsored by SICK. You'll find SICK solutions on a majority of the autonomous mobile robots in production today. SICK has been around for more than 70 years and they are one of the most trusted industrial sensor brands in the world. You likely know by now that a LIDAR sensor is state of the art for mobile robot navigation and obstacle avoidance. SO - If you are building a new mobile robot, then you need to take a deep look at the sensors offered by SICK. If you are buying a mobile robot, then be sure to ask what brand of sensors are built into the robot. You'll also find SICK sensors in use in applications such as light curtains for robotic safety barriers, proximity sensors in manufacturing and in barcode scanning applications across a number of logistics processes. With more than 70,000 products, there is a SICK sensor for all of your industrial applications. Find our more at: https://sickusablog.com/keeping-automated-vehicles-track-2d-lidar-localization/
The podcast is also sponsored this week by Wiferion. Wiferion is the leading solution provider for the mobile, wireless power supply of electric industrial vehicles. The inductive battery charging system of the etaLINK series charges fast and safe, fully automatic without contacts. The compact
The Mobile Robot GuideThe ultimate resource for news, information and buying advice for autonomous mobile robots.
Wiferion
Industrial wireless battery charging for AGV, AMR, industrial trucks and forklifts.
Get Crystal Clear Audio with Krisp
We've starting using Krisp plugin to help clean up the audio during our podcast interviews.
SICK Sensor Intelligence
LiDAR software uses data from safety laser scanners as a supplement to other guidance technologies
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
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How many episodes does The Mobile Robot Podcast have?
The Mobile Robot Podcast currently has 19 episodes available.
What topics does The Mobile Robot Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Management, Interview, Entreprenuer, Podcasts, Business, Industry, Logistics and Artificial Intelligence.
What is the most popular episode on The Mobile Robot Podcast?
The episode title 'Episode 19: Interview with Kenneth Henriksen from NORD Modules' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Mobile Robot Podcast?
The average episode length on The Mobile Robot Podcast is 33 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Mobile Robot Podcast released?
Episodes of The Mobile Robot Podcast are typically released every 7 days, 3 hours.
When was the first episode of The Mobile Robot Podcast?
The first episode of The Mobile Robot Podcast was released on Nov 3, 2020.
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