What is the Open Source Robotics Alliance (OSRA) and how is it pioneering a sustainable open source ecosystem for robotics? You’ll like this interview if you’re interested in the open source robotics ecosystem and how it’s evolving. With Geoff Biggs from Open Robotics and Tully Foote from Open Robotics and Intrinsic. If you’re enjoying the podcast, please consider donating to help us keep it going: https://donorbox.org/sense–think–act–podcast EPISODE LINKS: – OSRA’s website: https://osralliance.org/} – Open Robotics’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/open–source–robotics–foundation ..read more

Luxonis has a grand vision, and they’re doing it in a smart way. CEO Bradly Dillon from Luxonis speaks on depth cameras, a robot for education, and a robot app store. Those interested in sensors and robotics business models will especially enjoy this interview. If you’re enjoying the podcast, please consider donating to help us keep it going: https://donorbox.org/sense–think–act–podcast EPISODE LINKS: – Luxonis’ website: https://www.luxonis.com/} – Luxonis’ X: https://twitter.com/luxonis} – Luxonis’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/luxonis/} – Luxonis on Crunchbase: https://www.cru ..read more

In this episode you’ll learn about robotics in agriculture. We talk to Jim Ostrowski, CTO of Blue River Technology, about their See–and–Spray technology, Blue River’s partnership with John Deere, deep learning, and the future of robotics in agriculture. Don’t miss this episode if you want to see a great example of a high impact problem that robots are well suited for. If you’re enjoying the podcast, please consider donating to help us keep it going: https://donorbox.org/sense–think–act–podcast EPISODE LINKS: – Blue River Technology’s Website: https://bluerivertechnology.com/} – Blue River Te ..read more

In this episode of the Sense Think Act Podcast, we chat with Amit Moran and Doron Ben David from Indoor Robotics. We discuss their unique approach to indoor drones, exploring topics like ceiling docking, indoor navigation, and the role of drones in indoor security and maintenance. We also touch on the challenges they’ve faced, their business model, and their vision for the future. It’s a thoughtful conversation that offers a peek into the world of indoor robotics. If you’re enjoying the podcast, please consider donating to help us keep it going: https://donorbox.org/sense–think–act–podcast E ..read more

In this episode of the Sense Think Act Podcast, host Audrow Nash interviews Louise Poubel, former lead of the Gazebo project and current Simulation Lead of Zipline. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the role of Gazebo, an open–source 3D robotics simulator, its comparison to other simulators, and its efforts to be more accessible to beginners. They also discuss the use of simulation in Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning, the challenges in the field of simulation, and its application with physical robots. Louise shares her insights on the future of robotics, the impor ..read more

In this episode of the Sense Think Act Podcast, we are joined by Andreas Bihlmaier, Head of Robotics Software Architecture at Intrinsic, for an in–depth discussion on the future of robotics. We explore a range of topics, including the development of adaptive robotics software, the potential of cloud robotics, the concept of robot app stores, and the challenges of testing robots in real–world production environments. Throughout the conversation, Andreas shares his expert insights and sheds light on the innovative technologies that are shaping the next generation of robotics. Tune in to gain val ..read more

In this insightful episode, we chat with Pablo Molina from Avidbots about their floor scrubbing robot, which is making a notable impact on the cleaning industry. Discover how this autonomous machine offers enhanced efficiencies by navigating tight spaces without a human driver, while also providing an impressive 6–month ROI. Pablo shares the thoughtful design approach that went into creating this advanced robot and explains the error–checking software that helps minimize failure time. Join us for this engaging conversation as we explore how Avidbots is contributing to the evolution of cleaning ..read more

In this episode, Audrow Nash talks to Davide Faconti, the creator of BehaviorTree.CPP and Plotjuggler. BehaviorTree.CPP helps you organize complex robot behaviors, and PlotJuggler makes it easier for you to understand and debug robotic applications. The ROS community has widely adopted both BehaviorTree.CPP and PlotJuggler. In this interview, you’ll learn about these projects and how to use them to be more productive. You’ll also know how Davide thinks about side projects so that you can build projects with more impact. EPISODE LINKS: – Davide Faconti’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/f ..read more

In this episode, Audrow Nash speaks to Ryan Kelly, who is the General Manager of the Association For Manufacturing Technology’s (AMT) San Francisco Tech Lab. Ryan discusses how AMT is working to grow manufacturing in the US, as well as talks more broadly about the state of manufacturing in the US and what should be done. EPISODE LINKS: – Ryan Kelly’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan–kelly–b0904642/ – AMT’s website: https://www.amtonline.org/home – IMTS’s website: https://www.imts.com/ PODCAST INFO: – Podcast website: https://sensethinkact.com – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.appl ..read more

We’ve made it one year – thank you to our supporters! EPISODE LINKS: PODCAST INFO: – Podcast website: https://sensethinkact.com – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sense–think–act/id1582090036 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/52wK4oMDvgijRk6E82tC5d – RSS: https://sensethinkact.com/itunes.xml – Full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/c/SenseThinkActPodcast – Clips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChfnCpNwZzYtZ32J–pZvNDg SOCIAL: – Twitter: https://twitter.com/sense_think_act – Discourse: https://discourse.ros.org/c/sensethinkact/71 ..read more