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AI Robots with Purpose with Jake Loosararian of Gecko Robotics | E1947

May 11, 2024
01:13:36
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Jake Loosararian, Co-founder of Gecko Robotics, talks about purpose-built robots, 'bear hugging' customers, and future robot capabilities. They discuss the challenges of maintaining aging infrastructure, using advanced robots for inspection tasks, and the importance of leveraging technology for efficient infrastructure management.
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Quick takeaways

  • Purpose-designed robots cater to specific tasks like climbing structures for inspection.
  • Gecko Robotics' shift to enterprise software Canalie focuses on solving customer problems.

Deep dives

Innovation with Autonomous Robots in Infrastructure

The podcast episode delves into the world of autonomous robots and their application in critical infrastructure maintenance. It emphasizes the need to earn the right to build advanced robots by first solving current issues. This approach involves creating purpose-designed robots for specific tasks, like climbing structures for inspection. The discussion highlights the importance of building solutions focused on structural integrity and operational efficiency, moving beyond traditional maintenance routines.

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