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The Robot Report Podcast
Daniel Theobald on funding early startups and the future for ag robotics
Oct 2, 2023
Daniel Theobald, Founder and Chairman of Vecna Robotics, talks about funding early-stage robotics startups. He shares his experience in the industry and discusses the Robotics Startup Workshop at RoboBusiness 2023. Daniel also discusses his ag-robotics test ground on his personal farm, the challenges of ag robotics, and the Acorn robot platform as a solution for agriculture. The chapter highlights the importance of funding and aligning government contracts with development timelines, and the challenges in obstacle detection and wireless communication in outdoor robotics.
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- Mass Robotics supports robotics startups with resources, connections, and industry standards to reduce friction.
- Acorn is a lightweight, terrain adaptive, and solar-powered agricultural robot designed to increase productivity and reduce environmental impact.
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Mass Robotics: Helping Startups, Inspiring STEM, and Promoting Standards
Daniel Theabald is currently serving as the President of Mass Robotics, an organization focused on supporting robotics startups, inspiring STEM education, and promoting industry standards. The organization provides resources and support to fledgling robotics startups, connects startups with investors and end customers, and works on practical standards to reduce friction in the industry.
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