87. Troy Demmer, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at Gecko Robotics

In this episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, host Tyler Sweatt chats with Troy Demmer of Gecko Robotics about transforming infrastructure with robotics, AI, and smarter data. They explore Gecko’s origins, its impact on defense and energy, and how better maintenance can drive national security and economic growth. From crawling robots to AI-powered insights, Troy shares how Gecko is tackling critical infrastructure challenges—and why the biggest threat isn’t new technology, but inertia.

What's Happening on the Second Front

• Robots + AI = Smarter Infrastructure – How Gecko is transforming maintenance and inspection.
• Data Overload? – Why most organizations collect too much but use too little.
• Tech vs. Tradition – The real battle is overcoming industry inertia, not innovation.
• AI’s Hidden Flaw – Great power, terrible results—unless the data is right.
• The Future is Now – Edge computing, real-time insights, and maximizing what we already have.

Connect with Troy

• LinkedIn: Troy Demmer

Connect with Tyler

• LinkedIn: Tyler Sweatt