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Jeff Cardenas

CEO and co-founder of Apptronik, a robotics company developing general-purpose humanoid robots. His company has secured significant funding and partnerships.

Top 3 podcasts with Jeff Cardenas

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Aug 23, 2023 • 1h 19min

Shaping the Future: Apptronik CEO Jeff Cardenas and the Apollo Humanoid

Apptronik CEO Jeff Cardenas discusses the development of legged robotics and the launch of the company's first commercial humanoid robot, Apollo. They also explore the market potential and demand for humanoid robots in the logistics industry, highlighting the challenges and opportunities. The discussion emphasizes the performance, affordability, and unique design of the Apollo humanoid robot.
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Mar 28, 2025 • 42min

Will your humanoid robot compliment you? And the end of 23andMe?

Jeff Cardenas, CEO and co-founder of Apptronik, shares insights on the future of humanoid robots, emphasizing their design and potential roles in elder care and addressing labor shortages. The conversation dives into the intriguing notion of robots having personality traits and the emotional impact of their design on human interaction. Cardenas and the host also candidly discuss the downfall of 23andMe, exploring how a once-prominent biotech startup faced bankruptcy amid shifting health tech landscapes.
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Feb 20, 2025 • 45min

Building a Mass Market Robot

Jeff Cardenas, co-founder and CEO of Apptronik, is on a mission to make humanoid robots affordable for less than $50,000. He shares the journey of overcoming initial skepticism and the challenges of developing safe, reliable robots for factories and elder care. Exploring advancements in AI, Jeff emphasizes the emotional and practical benefits of integrating robots into daily life. He discusses crucial innovations in manufacturing to achieve mass production and the transformative role of robotics in enhancing the quality of life for the elderly.