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50. How Fox Robotics is Transforming Warehouse Logistics for the Better Mar 25, 2021

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Technology offers a way of taking something imaginary and making it a reality. On the latest episode, we spoke with Peter Anderson-Sprecher, Chief Technical Officer at Fox Robotics, to discuss how his early exposure to computers and technology led to imagining, creating and implementing an innovative robotic system to help reimagine supply chain.

Fox Robotics is transforming the world of warehouse logistics. While the supply chain is an invisible process that society takes for granted, Fox Robotics is ensuring the safe and efficient loading and unloading of cargo by combining traditional forklifts with innovative robotic software. Discover how robots are becoming more ubiquitous in the future and how Fox is a part of the process.

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49. How Robots and Humans Work Together for a Better Tomorrow with RE2 Robotics Mar 18, 2021

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What if robots could make the world better and safer for all? On the latest episode, we spoke with Jorgen Pedersen, President & CEO and Amanda Sgroi, Ph.D., Principal Research Scientist at RE2 Robotics, to discuss how they’re using robotics to do just that.

Solving safety issues in medicine, construction, defense and more, RE2 is using robotics to amplify human capabilities and expertise, making the world a safer and more efficient place. Understand the role robotics play in the future and the systems put in place to keep humans out of harm's way.

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48. How Teamwork and Human-Centered Design Give Arrival an Edge in Mobility Mar 11, 2021

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What does a rowing team have to do with zero-emission mobility? A lot actually. On the latest episode, we spoke with Karandeep Bhogal, Director of Engineering U.S. at Arrival, to discuss how his experience rowing informed the collaborative work style he brings to his team and why that’s key to creating efficient, well-designed mobility solutions for the future.

AV solutions can’t just look cool, they have to function properly and meet the needs of the people using them. Understand the relationship between aesthetics and functionality as Bhogal explains the importance of Arrival’s human-centered approach to design, creating the ultimate product in mobility.

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47. Investing In the Future of Mobility with Trucks Venture Capital Mar 04, 2021

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There are a few items necessary to transform the future of mobility: a game-changing idea, a diverse and talented team to execute on it and the funding to bring that idea to life. In this episode we spoke with Reilly P. Brennan, General Partner of Trucks Venture Capital, to discuss how the transportation-focused fund is looking at the big picture to the companies, industries and technology that are transforming the way we move and live.

From the acquisitions and growth of big-box retailers into the mobility market to the relationship between the cost and value of transportation products, Reilly highlights the important factors to consider when investing in transportation and the impact it has on tomorrow.

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46. Why Passengers’ Boredom Is a Good Thing with Intel Corporation Feb 25, 2021

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Will there ever be a world with no incidents on the road? From major crashes to fender benders, driving comes with risk, but what happens when the driving is left to the machine? In this episode we spoke with Jack Weast, Intel Fellow at Intel Corporation, to examine the safety of driving from all angles and how we can eradicate most driving incidents on the road with autonomous technology.

Whether it’s how Intel Corporation is crowd-sourcing to accurately map cities or how it’s using Responsibility-Sensitive Safety (RSS) to bake in reasonable assumptions and decipher what is safe while driving, Jack Weast explains the steps taken to make every passengers’ ride safe and boring.

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45. Self-Driving For The Long Haul with Kodiak Robotics Feb 18, 2021

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Kodiak Robotics is delivering more than freight, it’s delivering the future. We spoke with Andreas Wendel, Vice President of Engineering at Kodiak Robotics, to discuss how they became a developer of reliable, highway-tested self-driving long haul trucks and the elements required to develop safe vehicles that perform consistently, delivering freight to commercial customers with a 100% on-time delivery record.

Discover the difference between range of visibility and range of confidence across cameras, lidar and radar, and why this three-pronged approach allows Kodiak to develop the software and technology that enables zero disengagements across 800 miles.

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44. Going Turbo with McLaren: The Engine Company Feb 11, 2021

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The Delorian. The Diamondback Viper. The Pontiac Grand Prix Turbo. McLaren has had a long rich history, engineering and building engines that have raced through history. We spoke with Wiley R. McCoy, Technical Advisor, McLaren Engineering and Roger S. Meiners, retired CEO, current Technical Advisor and Author of McLaren: The Engine Company, to discuss how the legacy of McLaren engineering and racing lives on.

Racing requires perfection. Discover how the precision, process, hardwork and discipline of developing and creating McLaren’s turbo-charged racing engines attracted manufacturers and influenced the production industry and hear first-hand what it was like to work on some of the world’s most impressive automotive marvels from the people who worked on them.

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43. How Luminar is Introducing Safe Autonomy to the World Feb 04, 2021

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Have you ever driven on the freeway and come across an object in the road? Whether it’s a piece of lumber fallen from a truck or a tire, you have to make a decision about how to safely avoid collision and damage to your vehicle. With Luminar’s Lidar technology, the car can make that decision for you. We spoke with Aaron Jefferson, Vice President of Product at Luminar, to discuss how today’s Lidar systems are designed to mitigate and avoid accidents and promote highway safety.

Through its partnership with Volvo, Luminar continues a heritage of safety and trust with high performance Lidar technology. Discover how Volvo and Luminar are solving for those highway situations – even through darkness and inclement weather – why Lidar is the third element necessary to safely get to your destination and how Jefferson uses his voice within the organization to inspire the next generation of engineers.

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42. Micromobility for the Masses With Swiftmile Jan 28, 2021

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What if your commute to work was fun, fast and convenient? Swiftmile is answering the call, building the infrastructures that cities and businesses need to enable large scale adoption of micromobility. On this episode, Keith Moravick, CTO and VP of Engineering and Product at Swiftmile, joins us to share how his experience researching and riding light electric vehicles (LEVs) enables continuous innovation in the world of electric and solar bikes, scooters and more.

Swiftmile is making micromobility accessible and efficient across cities. From developing charging stations and racks for removing the clutter of scooters on streets to adding more transportation options in convenient urban areas, Swiftmile is meeting the needs of commuters, businesses and cities. Discover how “playing” with LEVs has led Keith and Swiftmile to lead the way, enabling micromobility accessibility for all.

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40. Enabling the Journey to Mobile Electrification with ChargePoint Jan 21, 2021

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Bill Loewenthal, Senior Vice President, Product at ChargePoint, joins us to share his insights on the unstoppable migration to electric vehicles by the masses and how ChargePoint is enabling this adoption with the right hardware and technology.

From the benefits of the fuel-while-parked model over the drive-to-fuel model, to the design and infrastructure behind the charging network, Loewenthal shares how ChargePoint has been on the bleeding edge of this technology. Discover how this electrifying network will soon integrate with your life—at home, work and through the apps on your phone—and the efficiency of future charging stations.

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