Chronicling Robots Since 2011
Every time someone hears my blog’s name, I get a laugh. I am happy to oblige, as I know that the robotics industry is changing the world for the better – making our roads safer, our workers more efficient, and our doctors better. So this week, I feel compelled to put the naysayers in their place and profile … Read more
Two weeks ago, while many humans were chugging green beer, Alphabet announced its divestment of its robotic portfolio. This was greeted as suspiciously as its original purchase of Boston Dynamics, and many think Amazon could be the best suitor for the entire portfolio. As Wall Street bankers scratched their heads at the rash decision making by the company formerly known … Read more
Two years ago, I invested in Ekso Bionics, and did well on their public offering. I shared with a close friend my excitement of seeing a person walk again using their technology. She then reminded me her son is a quadriplegic and would be unable to use an exoskeleton. I realized then that the key to the next wave … Read more
One of my favorite TV shows as a kid was Get Smart. Who can forget The Cone of Silence, the Shoe Phone, and, of course, Agent 99. Max, Agent 86, was funniest when he failed, using the same excuse: When thinking about autonomy, missing the target by even “that much” is not good enough, especially when people’s lives are at risk. As … Read more