In this discussion, Ben Wolff, co-founder and CEO of Palladyne AI, shares his insights from pivoting a robotics company from hardware to AI-driven software. He candidly addresses the challenges of this strategic shift and the impact of SPAC acquisitions. Ben emphasizes the significance of government contracts, revealing how Palladyne's hardware-agnostic software can teach robots complex tasks in under 20 minutes. He also highlights the importance of adaptability in the evolving robotics landscape and the exciting potential that lies ahead for AI applications.