In Episode 164 of The Robotic Report Podcast, co-hosts Mike Oitzman and Eugene Demaitre focus on the most recent robotics information from the previous week, together with information from Teradyne and Siemens plus a brand new robotic from Pudu Robotics.
The featured interview this week is with Bren Pierce, CEO and co-founder of startup Kinisi Robotics. Pierce was a founder and chief robotics officer of Bear Robotics.
Santa Cruz, Calif.-based Kinisi just lately got here out of stealth mode. Pierce mentioned it’s growing a cell manipulator that’s supposed to be inexpensive.

The Kinisi KR1 robotic makes use of a wheeled base and off-the-shelf arms for warehouse use circumstances. | Credit score: Kinisi Robotics
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Present timeline
- 3:40 – Information of the week
- 14:40 – Interview with Bren Pierce, CEO of Kinisi Robotics
Information of the week
Inbolt sees Sequence A funding for its way forward for giving imaginative and prescient steerage to industrial robots
Inbolt has secured $16.7 million to broaden its AI-powered 3D imaginative and prescient steerage expertise for industrial robots. The corporate’s GuideNow system, which gained a 2023 RBR50 Innovation Award, offers real-time steerage utilizing a single Intel RealSense digicam. This expertise is designed to simply combine with any industrial robotic and enhance its precision and effectivity.
Mach9 accelerates geospatial knowledge processing for the infrastructure business
Mach9 Robotics is accelerating geospatial knowledge processing for industries like building and utilities. It mentioned its expertise rapidly and affordably converts 3D lidar scans into 2D and 3D engineering fashions, that are important for autonomous automobiles, supply robots, and aerial drones. By specializing in knowledge processing fairly than knowledge assortment, Mach9 goals to change into a frontrunner in automated geospatial manufacturing.
Pudu debuts a ‘semi-humanoid’ robotic for versatile purposes
Pudu Robotics has unveiled its new “semi-humanoid” service robotic, the PUDU D7. The corporate goals to totally commercialize it in 2025. This newest addition expands Pudu’s line of service robots, which have been deployed in numerous industries. With a concentrate on innovation and a robust patent portfolio, Pudu mentioned it continues to push the boundaries of robotics expertise.
Siemens and Teradyne Robotics collectively construct a robotics showcase in Chicago
Siemens and Teradyne Robotics have joined forces to create a robotics showcase in Chicago. This collaboration highlights Teradyne Robotics as a number one associate for superior automation options in North America. It options quite a lot of robots from Common Robots and Cellular Industrial Robots, demonstrating their versatility for numerous industries, together with shopper packaged items, aerospace, and semiconductor manufacturing.