Best ROS Developers Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 76 with Helen Gibson MBE on her book 'Go For Goosebumps', a personal development book on encouraging us to go after those adventures that will bring us goosebumps 20:01

19d ago20:01

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In this episode, Helen explains how she came to distill her years working on the front line in health and justice in developing companies to create her book. She encourages us to cultivate a sense of adventure, to take on the things we thought would be impossible to create impact and a legacy to show what is actually possible.…

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How Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Epic Story was Crafted with Jennifer Svedberg-Yen 1:34:44

33m ago1:34:44

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*This episode contains heavy spoilers for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Alexa Ray Corriea chats with Jennifer Svedberg-Yen, the lead writer on Sandfall Interactive's debut hit, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Together they discuss how she went from an accounting career to her first job in games; how the world and characters evolved throughout the develo…

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Episode 77: with Debbie Whitaker of Not Just Numbers on why it's so important to surround yourself with good people 17:21

9h ago17:21

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In this episode, Debbie shares her story of how she came out of a business venture nearly bankrupt, broken and very angry, and the powerful lessons she learned that have helped her steadily build again based on what's important to her.By Ros Jones

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Celebrating 200 Episodes; Evolution of robotics in space exploration 2:03:44

2h ago2:03:44

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Welcome to our 200th episode! Our guest in this episode is Dr Robert Ambrose, Texas A&M professor and Chairman of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence at Alliant. In this conversation, Dr. Rob Ambrose discusses his extensive experience in robotics and artificial intelligence, particularly during his time at NASA. He highlights the evolution of robo…

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How Robotics is Changing the Apparel Industry 1:28:18

3d ago1:28:18

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Our guest in this episode is Cam Myers, founder and CEO of Create Me. He discusses the innovative application of robotics and adhesive technology in garment production. He shares insights on the challenges faced in automating clothing manufacturing, the benefits of using adhesives over traditional sewing methods, and the potential for reshoring pro…

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance II with Lead Designer Prokop Jirsa 1:53:00

4d ago1:53:00

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Trent Kusters chats with Prokop Jirsa, Lead Designer on Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, the hit historical RPG by Warhorse Studios. Together they discuss the key pillars of the Kingdom Come series that influence the decisions they make around narrative and design; their focus on emergent gameplay and how that informs their philosophy on quest structu…

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Building a U.S.-based supply chain 5:06

8d ago5:06

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In this conversation, Robert Kufner, CEO and President of SDP/SI, discusses the evolution of the company in response to the changing demands of the tech industry, particularly in automation and robotics. He highlights the importance of customer feedback and investment in advanced manufacturing technologies. The discussion also covers the impact of …

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Ep. 02: The Statement of Cash Flows — Profit Isn’t Cash 3:48

10d ago3:48

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In this episode, we delve into the Statement of Cash Flows (SCF), a crucial financial document that provides insight into a company's cash movements. While the Income Statement and Balance Sheet offer valuable information, the SCF reveals how cash actually flows through a business, highlighting operational efficiency and financial health. 🔍 What Yo…

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Ep. 01: Understanding Return on Sales (ROS) & The Triangle of Ratios 5:44

10d ago5:44

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In this episode, we explore Return on Sales (ROS), a vital financial metric that measures a company's efficiency in converting sales into profits. We'll discuss how to calculate ROS, what constitutes a good or bad ROS, and how it fits into the broader context of financial health. 🔍 What You'll Learn: The definition and importance of Return on Sales…

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Writing the Mythos of South of Midnight with Zaire Lanier and Dani Dee 1:17:03

11d ago1:17:03

1:17:03

Alexa Ray Corriea chats with writers Dani Dee and Zaire Lanier about their work on Compulsion Games latest action-adventure, South of Midnight. Together they discuss how they began their careers in writing and what led them to Compulsion Games; how the team stayed authentic to the folklore of the American Deep South; the process of writing the main…

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Ep. 03: Understanding the Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) 5:03

13d ago5:03

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In this episode, we delve into the Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC), a pivotal financial metric that gauges how efficiently a company manages its working capital. By understanding the CCC, businesses can optimize cash flow, reduce operational bottlenecks, and enhance overall financial health. Investopedia 🔍 What You'll Learn: The definition and signific…

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Ep. 04: Cost Structure — Direct, Indirect, and the Space Between 5:44

15d ago5:44

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In this episode, we dive into the intricacies of cost structures, exploring the distinctions between direct and indirect costs, and examining the nuanced "space between" where semi-variable costs reside. Understanding these categories is crucial for accurate budgeting, pricing strategies, and overall financial health. 🔍 What You'll Learn: Definitio…

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Persona AI developing industrial humanoid 1:33:54

17d ago1:33:54

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Our guest in this episode is Nicolas Radford, CEO and co-founder of Persona AI. Persona is commercializing a multi-purpose humanoid to personify AI, enabling the next wave in robotics. No longer are robots confined to the factory floor performing pick and place, welding, or painting, but they are now capable of tasks traditionally reserved only for…

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Expedition 33 with Maelle Actor Jennifer English 59:29

18d ago59:29

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Alexa Ray Corriea chats with actor Jennifer English, best known for her iconic roles in games like Elden Ring, Baldur's Gate III, and Sandfall Interactive's debut smash hit, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Together they discuss her prior career in classical theater as well as her previous work in games leading up to playing Maelle in Expedition 33; wo…

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ICRA Recap; OSRF on ROS 1 Sunset 1:11:12

21d ago1:11:12

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Our guest in this episode is Geoffrey Biggs, CTO of the Open Source Robotics Foundation. He updates us on the recent ROS 2 Kilted Kaiju release, the pending ROS 1 sunset and the future of OSRF.Co-host Steve Crowe returns from Georgia with an update on the 2025 ICRA event. He discusses the event and all of the various robot demos at the event. ICRA …

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Navigating the Shifting Corridors of BLUE PRINCE with Creator Tonda Ros 1:59:59

25d ago1:59:59

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Trent Kusters chats with Tonda Ros, the creator of the mind bending puzzle roguelike, Blue Prince. Together they discuss his prior career navigating the film industry and how he found himself creating his first game; the early tools and resources that helped him get started; brining in additional team members and what that meant for the project tim…

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Automate 2025 Recap 1:28:01

1M ago1:28:01

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This week, co-hosts Mike Oitzman and Gene Demaitre recap the 2025 Automate show in Detroit, MI. In additional to their personal experiences and take-aways from the event, we also feature show floor interviews with:- Ujjwal Kumar, Group President Teradyne Robotics- Marc Segura, President of ABB Robotics- Carole Franklin, Director of Standards Develo…

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How 3 Brothers Started a Game Studio - Butterscotch Shenanigans 1:07:53

1M ago1:07:53

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Trent Kusters chats with brothers Adam and Seth Coster of indie studio, Butterscotch Shenanigans, who recently released Crashlands 2, the sequel to their hit debut release. Together they discuss their story of 3 brothers working in different fields who came together to make games; the mistakes and lessons they learned while building the studio; how…

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Safety and Efficiency in Robotics Design 1:07:51

1M ago1:07:51

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Our guest in this episode is Giovanni Campanella, the Industrial Automation and Robotics General Manager at Texas Instruments (TI).In this conversation, co-host Mike Oitzman speaks with Campanella about TI's extensive portfolio in industrial automation and robotics, highlighting key product lines and the company's collaboration with various robotic…

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Avowed Game Director Carrie Patel talks World Building and Narrative Design 1:02:07

1M ago1:02:07

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Alexa Ray Corriea chats with Carrie Patel, the Game Director on Obsidian Entertainment's Avowed. Together they discuss how the team worked within the Pillars of Eternity universe while expanding the world and characters; transitioning the gameplay from an isometric RPG to a focus on first person action; writing memorable companions; and the complex…

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Live from the 2025 Robotics Summit 37:39

1M ago37:39

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This episode comes to you live from the expo floor of the 2025 Robotics Summit and Expo in Boston.Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman recap the event and Mike talks to several friends of the show from the show floor.We catch up with Aaaron Prather, from ASTM. Then Mike talked to Amos Miller from Glidance before his session on personal robotics. Finally, w…

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From Dragon Age to Eternal Strands with Mike Laidlaw 1:13:13

2M ago1:13:13

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Alexa Ray Corriea chats with Mike Laidlaw, Chief Creative Officer at Yellow Brick Games. Together they discuss his career developing role-playing games including his role as Creative Director on the Dragon Age franchise; the development of his new studio's first release, Eternal Strands; creating the physics based combat system; the key pillars for…

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Episode 75: with Diane Hall of Evolve 3 on bringing the courtroom to the boardroom to dissipate the groupthink that stifles business innovation 21:40

2M ago21:40

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In this episode, Diane explains how her love of words and passion for true crime and forensics came together to help her devise team training with a difference. It helps with communication and debating skills, where everyone gets to play a part, and is great for helping change cultures in business and schools alike.…

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The Future of Safety in Robotics with Ouster 1:10:56

2M ago1:10:56

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Our guest this week is Angus Pacala, CEO and Co-founder of Ouster Lidar.In this conversation, Pacala, discusses the advancements in lidar technology, particularly the introduction of their new 3D zone monitoring feature. He explains the benefits of 3D lidar over traditional 2D systems, emphasizing safety and flexibility in industrial applications. …

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Creating the Super Earth of Helldivers 2 with Arrowhead's Johan Pilestedt 3:17:22

2M ago3:17:22

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Trent Kusters chats with Johan Pilestedt, the Game Director on Arrowhead Game Studios' smash-hit, HELLDIVERS™ 2. Together they discuss his path in games that led to the founding of Arrowhead alongside his classmates in Sweden; the development and release of their first title, Magicka; the original ideas around that laid the foundation for the Helld…

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Vibration Control in Manufacturing & Robotics 1:06:15

2M ago1:06:15

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Featured interview this week: Rob Marshick, Enidine National Sales ManagerThe team also covers the news from the week, including the ABB Robotics spinout announcement; the Hugging Face/Pollen Robotics acquisition; and various autonomous trucking and mobile robotics product announcements.###Our sponsor this week is Enidine.Established in 1966, Enidi…

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Becoming Indiana Jones with Troy Baker 1:19:49

2M ago1:19:49

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Alexa Ray Corriea chats with actor Troy Baker. Together they discuss his award winning performance as Indiana Jones in MachineGames's Indiana Jones and the Great Circle; his biggest challenges in playing an iconic character; lessons he learned from his past projects that informed his preparation and performance; and the difference between a perform…

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Building a Universal Robotics Platform with BOW 1:06:11

2M ago1:06:11

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Our guests this week are Nick Thompson, CEO and co-founder of BOW, and Daniel Camilleri, CTO and founder of BOW. BOW is a robotics platform that aims to simplify the development of robotic applications. They discuss the challenges in the robotics industry, the features of the BOW SDK, and the company's business model. The conversation also touches …

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Episode 74: Fashion Designer Isabelle Randall on her goal to help make people feel great about themselves 20:52

2M ago20:52

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In this episode, British Fashion Designer, Isabelle Randall shares her journey from working in London's couture houses to launching her own fashion brand label, and the challenges of growing a business with all the hats we have to wear.By Ros Jones

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Magic, Kevlar, and Conspiracies with Tactical Breach Wizards Dev Tom Francis 2:37:25

2M ago2:37:25

2:37:25

Trent Kusters chats with game designer Tom Francis of Suspicious Developments, developers of hit indie tactical strategy games like Gunpoint, Heat Signature, and Tactical Breach Wizards. Together they discuss how Tom went from games journalism to game development; his ideas around challenge and difficulty; weaving gameplay with narrative; and his t…

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RBR50 recap: Spotlight on robotics innovation 1:05:36

2M ago1:05:36

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On the show this week, the entire editorial staff of The Robot Report discusses the 2025 winners of the RBR50 innovation awards.The editors talk about some of the standout solutions in this cohort of RBR50 winners, including Robot of the year: Waymo; Application of the year: TEPCO; Startup of the year: Mytra; Robots for good: Hello Robot.See the co…

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From Theater to Video Games with 1000xRESIST Actor, Nhi Do 1:01:00

3M ago1:01:00

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Alexa Ray Correia chats with actor Nhi Do, who starred in Sunset Visitor's debut narrative adventure, 1000xRESIST. Together they discuss her background in theater and how she landed her first part in video games; finding the entry point when playing a new character; the catharsis of finishing a project; and the importance of compartmentalization wh…

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Ali Kashani on the Future of Last-Mile Logistics 1:03:17

3M ago1:03:17

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Our guest this week is Ali Kashani, co-founder and CEO of Serve Robotics, who discusses the company's impressive growth, including a 700% revenue increase, and plans to scale their fleet of delivery robots significantly. He shares insights on partnerships, particularly with Magna for manufacturing and Uber for delivery services, and the challenges …

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Mysteries of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle with MachineGames 1:12:18

3M ago1:12:18

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Adam Orth chats with MachineGames' Jens Andersson and Axel Torvenius about their critically acclaimed title, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Together they discuss why they decided to make an Indiana Jones game in first person; the importance of introducing players to the Indiana Jones world by recreating the iconic opening scene from Raiders of…

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Episode 73: Gina Buckle on the courage to stand out through humour 19:33

3M ago19:33

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In the episode, Ros chats with Gina Buckle on how she came to set up Hoot Copy to help businesses use fun and humour in marketing campaigns, and how she overcomes the ups and downs of business by proving what she's capable of every day.By Ros Jones

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Recap: Promat and GTC 2025 show highlights 1:05:23

3M ago1:05:23

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On the show this week the co-hosts recap what they saw and learned about at the Promat and NVIDIA GTC 2025 trade shows. You'll hear the latest news and product announcements from the robot companies in attendance.By The Robot Report Podcast

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Becoming Yuffie in FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH with Actor Suzie Yeung 45:12

3M ago45:12

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Alexa Ray Correia chats with actor Suzie Yeung. Together they discuss how she got her start acting in games; her performance as Yuffie Kisaragi in the recent reboot of FINAL FANTASY VII; her extensive work in the anime industry; the process and differences in recording for animation versus games; how she prepared for her performance as Yuffie; and …

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