Ryan Gariepy

Co-founder and former CTO of Clearpath Robotics and Otto Motors, now Vice President of Robotics at Rockwell Automation after Clearpath's acquisition; built industry-standard mobile robotics platforms and led a long-running hardware startup to acquisition.

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Jan 9, 2026 • 56min

The State of Robotics in 2026: Ryan Gariepy on Hype, Reality, and Long-Term Thinking

Ryan Gariepy, co-founder and former CTO of Clearpath Robotics, dives into the evolving landscape of robotics. He discusses his journey to profitability with only CA$300K in funding and highlights the strategic advantages of Canadian manufacturing. Gariepy critiques the common misconceptions surrounding humanoid robots, addressing the disconnect between cost and user expectations. He also emphasizes the steady growth trajectory in robotics versus the volatile nature of software, advocating for a long-term vision in hardware startups.

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