The Robotics Stack

In this episode of the robotics stack podcast, we explore tactile data capture hardware with Matt Wulff from 6thSense. He is one of the co-founders and joins us to discuss the specialized robotics hardware required to give robots a realistic sense of touch. We examine how current systems struggle with physical dexterity and why new hardware approaches are essential for advancement. We break down the entire data capture pipeline from deployments to engineering the gloves & camera involved and how to turn this into useful robotics training data. We also speak about what the future holds for hands, humanoids & more!

#robot #data #podcast

0:00 Podcast Overview
0:39 The Future of Robotics & 6thSense
1:44 Background
2:20 Egocentric Video & Tactile Data
3:15 Stereo vs. Monocular Video
4:43 6thSense Products & Services
5:28 Hardware
5:33 Cameras
6:06 Gloves
6:50 Product Development
8:18 Team
9:19 Funding
9:50 Deployments I
10:14 Data Capture Methods
11:06 Deployments II
12:38 Competitive Edge
16:50 Tactile Sensors
19:26 UMI Data
21:40 Data Management & Processing
23:10 Data Quality
24:25 Strategy & Partnerships
26:38 More Cameras
28:20 Hand to Gripper Data
29:07 UMI / Teleoperation
31:54 Robot Model Training
33:45 Capture Rig Implementation
35:28 Robotic Hands
36:30 Who will win Humanoids?
38:19 GPT Astra
40:00 Future
41:35 AI
42:55 Stock Picks
45:32 Robot Skin
47:30 Is Video Enough?
49:14 Outro

Guest: https://x.com/makeitmatto
Léo https://x.com/LeoKharon
Oskar https://x.com/hundreddaysx
Podcast https://x.com/roboticsstack

In this episode of the robotics stack podcast we have our second interview. The guest is Randall Briggs who is working on Steel Bot, an open-source robot platform that is made in America. We are discussing the product, the history and alternatives like the Unitree G1 or Asimov. Randall also shares some interesting historical insights and explains why he has such strong conviction for the project.

#opensource #robot #podcast

0:00 Podcast Overview
0:38 Background
2:22 Returning to MIT
6:47 Backdrivability
9:19 Steel Bot
9:40 Inspiration
11:19 The Need for an Alternative
14:01 Steel Bot Progress
14:48 FCC Ban
16:24 Permanent Magnets
18:00 Steel Bot Specs
20:49 Modularity
22:08 Hands
23:14 Funding & Team
24:19 Unitree G1 Limitations
28:02 Steel Bot Software
31:30 Open Source Importance
33:39 Apple History & Applications for Robots
39:05 Use Cases & Job Market
43:42 Mass Production & Demand
47:07 Market Dynamics
48:43 Steel Bot Customers
49:38 Contact
50:30 Conviction & Vision
51:34 Business Opportunities
53:35 Selling Actuators
54:32 Outro

Guest: https://x.com/randallmbriggs
Léo https://x.com/LeoKharon
Oskar https://x.com/hundreddaysx
Podcast https://x.com/roboticsstack

In this episode of the robotics stack podcast we look at XPENG and their new humanoid robot called Iron. Before that we also talk about 3 models for one-shot robot learning & in-context learning: Generalist AI and their new model Gen 1.5, Skild AI & Rhoda AI. We also cover the Chinese version of SpaceX called Landspace and their new achievements on the rocket side.

#xpeng #iron #robot #podcast

0:00 Podcast Overview
0:36 One Shot Robot Learning Models
0:49 Rhoda AI
2:00 Generalist AI
2:39 Skild AI
3:10 The GPT Moment for Robotics
4:02 Generalist Part 2
7:24 Skild Part 2
11:30 Generalist Part 3
14:40 Skild Part 3
15:17 More Stats
15:59 Founders & Funding
17:28 Exotec
21:39 Skypod
23:32 Skypath
24:03 Deepsky
24:45 Deployments
25:05 Decathlon
25:50 Renault
26:17 DSV
26:30 Trusco Nakayama
26:49 Mujin
27:46 Limitations
28:55 Further Insights
30:53 Landspace & China Space Program
36:30 Landspace Financials
37:00 SpaceX Comparison
43:37 XPENG
44:53 Company
47:13 Products
48:37 Robotics Business
50:00 Iron Humanoid
55:21 Outro


Léo https://x.com/LeoKharon
Oskar https://x.com/hundreddaysx
Podcast https://x.com/roboticsstack

In this episode of the robotics stack podcast we are covering Niantic Spatial & their Large Geospatial Model (LGM). Then we give you a little update on Robot Hands which take up a huge chunk of R&D usually. After that we get to companies working on the Robot Girlfriend & Boyfriend idea for companionship e.g. Ubtech with their Uworld U1. Finally we wrap up with the Unitree IPO and the key financial points around it.

#robot #girlfriend #ai #podcast

0:00 Podcast Overview
0:31 Niantic Spatial
0:58 Company History
3:20 Large Geospatial Model (LGM)
5:46 VPS 2.0
6:32 Scaniverse
8:05 Flexion Partnership
9:42 Coco Robotics
9:59 Vantor
10:19 Digital Twin of a City
10:55 Spexi
11:11 Strategy
12:20 Robot Hands
14:40 Tacta Systems
20:30 Xynova
22:59 Chinese Hand Companies
23:36 Agilink AI
24:08 Inspire Robots
24:30 Tesla Optimus v3
25:01 Figure 03
25:55 Xela Robotics
26:27 Robot Girlfriend & Boyfriend
27:20 UBTECH UWORLD U1
29:32 Realbotix
30:36 Intima
31:20 Aheadform
32:41 Somnia Lab
33:51 Lovesense
34:22 Notable Mentions
36:24 Unitree IPO
38:40 Products
41:00 Funding History
44:46 Customers
45:47 Capital Allocation
48:07 World Humanoid Robot Games & Regulations
49:44 Outro

Léo https://x.com/LeoKharon
Oskar https://x.com/hundreddaysx
Podcast https://x.com/roboticsstack

In this episode of the robotics stack podcast we will take a look at Asimov, potentially the first true open-source humanoid robot. Before that Léo explains who Dyna is and why their new model & scaling approach are so interesting. We also check out Trossen Robotics & their lineup of data capture devices, including the new ones. And if you are more into the economics behind robots this episode also gives you a thorough analysis of robotics margins.

#opensource #robot #asimov #podcast

0:00 Podcast Overview
0:30 Dyna
1:07 Teleoperation vs Egocentric Data
2:27 World Action Model
17:45 Trossen Robotics
18:47 Company Background
23:05 Products
28:00 Margins of Robotics Companies
40:18 Open-Source Robot
42:10 Asimov 0
42:36 Asimov 1
46:41 Asimov 2
47:49 Closing Thoughts

Léo https://x.com/LeoKharon
Oskar https://x.com/hundreddaysx
Podcast https://x.com/roboticsstack

In this episode of the robotics stack podcast we rank the top robotics companies worldwide by revenue, including usual suspects like Fanuc, Kuka & Symbotic but also lesser known companies. Then we explain the popular LLM to Robot workflows we see online & why you'd rather use something like Gemini Robotics 2, Google's newest Model (which we also discuss). Finally we end on a high note with spectacular Robot Fights from companies like REK, UFC, URKL & Battlebots!

#gemini #robotics #google #podcast

0:00 Podcast Overview
0:43 Top 10 Robotics Companies
1:12 Intuitive Surgical
3:30 Ecovacs
4:43 Roborock
6:18 Fanuc
7:51 ABB Robotics
8:56 Symbotic
9:38 Yaskawa
9:58 Kuka
10:27 Kawasaki
11:13 Autostore
12:44 Wiring a foundation model into a robot
25:43 Gemini Robotics 2
27:06 Vision Language Action Model (VLA)
30:08 Embodied Reasoning Model (VLM)
32:32 On Device VLA
36:33 Robot Fighting Leagues
37:56 Ultimate Fighting Bots
40:00 REK
43:33 URKL
47:34 Battlebots
52:46 Outro

Léo https://x.com/LeoKharon
Oskar https://x.com/hundreddaysx
Podcast https://x.com/roboticsstack

In this episode of the robotics stack podcast we have our first interview. The guest is Bryce Cianciotto who is working on a Next-Gen Actuator for robots. We are diving deep into how actuators actually work, the product of Bryce is the Orbit Actuator. We talk about different variations, the process that led him to this version and also applications and implications for the market.

#actuator #robotics #podcast

0:00 Podcast Overview
0:31 Background
1:16 Actuator Fundamentals
2:07 Types of Actuators
2:45 Motion Output
2:58 Transmission Architecture
3:30 The Orbit Actuator
7:20 Competition & Applications
13:30 Off Topic : China Trade Ban
16:40 Advantages & Challenges
31:50 Production
34:00 Customers
36:06 Raising Capital
39:55 Predictions & Outlook
44:30 Outro

Léo https://x.com/LeoKharon
Oskar https://x.com/hundreddaysx
Podcast https://x.com/roboticsstack

In this episode of the robotics stack podcast we are discussing Sunday Robotics and their success with the model Act 2, especially at folding laundry. Then we look into an Archer Aviation & Anduril collaborating on a new modern aircraft (Archer Halo / Anduril Thunder) Besides that, rumor has it that Anthropic was in talks trying to acquire Physical Intelligence. And we see new innovation for humanoid robots with the Italian Startup Generative Bionics and their humanoid GENE.01.

#sunday #robotics #podcast

0:00 Podcast Overview
0:33 Sunday Robotics
14:05 Archer & Anduril Collab
24:51 Physical Intelligence
38:40 Generative Bionics
50:18 Outro

Léo https://x.com/LeoKharon
Oskar https://x.com/hundreddaysx
Podcast https://x.com/roboticsstack

In this episode of the robotics stack podcast we are looking at 1X and their new robot NEO which will come with dexterous state of the art hand technology. Then we look into surgery robots, specifically the Da Vinci from Intuitive Surgical, which is potentially going to get competition by new setups e.g. Unitree Robot Hardware becoming useful for medical procedures. Our third topic is Terrafirma which is a company trying to make construction work autonomous by using AI, sensors & robotic components. And finally we look at Benchmarks & Evaluation for robot training. #1x #neo #podcast

0:00 Podcast Overview
0:38 1x NEO
8:09 Hand Technology
16:52 Da Vinci Robot & Unitree Procedure
27:07 Construction Automation
37:43 Benchmarks for Robots
46:54 Outro

Léo https://x.com/LeoKharon
Oskar https://x.com/hundreddaysx
Podcast https://x.com/roboticsstack

The Robotics Stack Podcast Episode 8 starts with Flexion achieving remarkable results for long range horizon tasks with their new VLM (Vision Language Model) Architecture. Then we follow up with General Intuition and their new AI World Model called MIRA. It was trained on gaming data, specifically Rocket League. We also cover the "Github for Robotics" Tinkr AI & the recent news about Boston Dynamics an also their presence at the FIFA World Cup as the official robotics partner.

#ai #model #gaming #podcast

0:00 Podcast Overview
0:32 Flexion
15:21 MIRA World Model
26:06 Tnkr - "Github for Robots"
35:49 Boston Dynamics
48:05 Outro


Léo https://x.com/LeoKharon
Oskar https://x.com/hundreddaysx
Podcast https://x.com/roboticsstack

In this episode of the robotics stack podcast we are covering a couple Robotics Stocks that you've probably not heard of yet, we look at Anduril and their new software system called ArsenalOS as well as the T800 Terminator Robot by Engine AI. And last but not least we look at tesla and lawsuit agains a smaller Startup that produces robotic humanoid hands called Proception.

0:00 Introduction
0:40 Robotics Stocks
1:05 Stereotaxis
3:38 Knightscope
7:35 Serve Robotics
10:08 Richtech Robotics
12:41 Myomo
15:19 Anduril ArsenalOS
26:28 EngineAI T800
42:42 Proception Tesla Lawsuit
51:00 Outro

Léo https://x.com/LeoKharon
Oskar https://x.com/hundreddaysx
Podcast https://x.com/roboticsstack