Podcast appearances and mentions of daniel theobald

Join me as I speak with repeat guest and the founder of Vecna, Mass Robotics, Mekable, and Twisted Fields, Daniel Theobald, about startups, VCs, "Founder's Mode," and more. People interested in learning more about one of the finest robotics accelerators in the world should check out Mass Robotics. Those interested in robots for warehouse logistics should check out Vecna Robotics. For insights into a research farm with a soul, please check out Twisted Fields and Rotate 8. If you need help with your automation journey, please consider hiring Mekable. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult field robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.

Join me as I speak with repeat guest and the founder of Vecna, Mass Robotics, Mekable, and Twisted Fields, Daniel Theobald, about startups, VCs, "Founder's Mode," and more. People interested in learning more about one of the finest robotics accelerators in the world should check out Mass Robotics. Those interested in robots for warehouse logistics should check out Vecna Robotics. For insights into a research farm with a soul, please check out Twisted Fields and Rotate 8. If you need help with your automation journey, please consider hiring Mekable. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult field robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.

Join me as I speak with Danial Theobald about starting Vecna, Mass Robotics, and Twisted Fields. We also talk about growing up to become a roboticist and the reward in influencing the next generation of engineers.People interested in learning more about one of the finest robotics accelerators in the world should check out massrobotics.org.Those interested in robots for warehouse logistics should check out Vecna Robotics.For insights into a research farm with a soul, please check out Twisted Fields. If you need help with your automation journey, please consider hiring Mekable If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult field robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.

Join me as I speak with Danial Theobald about starting Vecna, Mass Robotics, and Twisted Fields. We also talk about growing up to become a roboticist and the reward in influencing the next generation of engineers.People interested in learning more about one of the finest robotics accelerators in the world should check out massrobotics.org.Those interested in robots for warehouse logistics should check out Vecna Robotics.For insights into a research farm with a soul, please check out Twisted Fields. If you need help with your automation journey, please consider hiring Mekable If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult field robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.

Daniel's been building robots for 20 years. He's sold 100s of AI robots-as-a-service to Walmart, FedEx, & DHL amongst others. Last month, he raised a $40M round.6 years ago, he realized  why robots weren't getting massively adopted. Builders like him were trying to build perfect robots that always worked. But every situation has edge cases. What if you designed robots to work only 80% of the time and use humans for the other 20%?That one unique insight changed everything and was the reason he started Vecna. His robots can tell when they need help and ask humans to assist in real-time. Like most capital-intensive startups, Daniel played on hard-mode. Here's how he built hardware, robotics and AI, sold enterprise contracts, and grew to $10s of millions in revenue.TakeawaysWhy as a founder you need to trust your gut and stick to your convictions.How to be objective and create an accurate model of the world to predict the future and make informed decisions.How to bootstrap even a capital intensive company in roboticsKeywordsVecna Robotics, robotics, warehouse industry, automated forklifts, reliability, safety, customer adoption(00:00:00) Intro(00:02:05) The Beginning of Early Robotics(00:06:00) Edge Cases in Robotics(00:08:15) Robots Shouldn't be Perfect and AI Isn't Intelligent(00:14:05) Technology Empowers Humans(00:18:19) When Robots Need Help(00:21:29) The First Pilot and Customers(00:29:49) Covid Slowed Everything(00:33:52) Finding Product Market Fit(00:34:45)One Piece of AdviceSend me a message to let me know what you think!

The best kinds of technology are often those created to make life better for everyone. This is what drives Daniel Theobald, harnessing the power of technology to revolutionize the world. He is a thought leader in the space of robotics, founding companies Vecna Robotics and MassRobotics. In this episode, Daniel sits down with Doctor Awesome to discuss the evolution of the field and what the future holds for us as it continues to grow. From humanoid robots to the recent surge in investor interest, Daniel shares his optimism about technology's potential to solve global issues. One key area he highlights is agriculture automation, where he talks about his passion project at Twisted Fields and its open-source farming robot, Acorn. Daniel then further dives deep into the challenges in agriculture, enhancing human abilities through technology, and the importance of optimizing processes. Whether it is in agriculture or self-driving cars, robotics has undeniably shaped the world's transformations. Let Daniel's insights show you its significant impact not just today but also in the future!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://thefuturistsociety.net/

Vecna Robotics, MassRobotics, Twisted Fields, and Mekable - an illustrious array of ventures founded by Daniel Theobald. Staying true to his passion, Daniel is driving the democratization of robotics, aiming for universal accessibility. His founding of MassRobotics marks a pivotal step in this direction. The MassRobotics Standard promotes interoperability among Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) from various manufacturers, fostering seamless information exchange, including location data. Another significant milestone is the establishment of Vecna Robotics. At its core, the Vecna System boasts AMRs featuring Pivotal™ autonomous navigation. This journey is a riveting success story, brimming with inspiration. More topics covered: - Daniel's 3Ms hypothesis of robotics & automation - The 99:1 rule of robot deployment - The significance of pre-competitive collaboration for the entire industry - Vecna Robotics' commitment to purpose-driven operations - The developmental trajectory of Mass Robotics in the next decade - Mass Robotics vs. VDA5050 Debate - Initiating successfulrobot projects and much more… Discover more in the podcast. Tune in now! About our guest: Daniel has decades of experience leading research scientists and teams of engineers in developing cutting-edge robotics technology. He has 67 issued patents and over 30 patents pending. In 2018 he founded Vecna Robotics, now a global leader in autonomous solutions for the logistics industry. In 2014 he co-founded MassRobotics, a non-profit dedicated to the global advancement of the robotics industry. He is dedicated to the idea that technology can be used to improve life for everyone on the planet. Connect with Victor and Daniel Theobald on Linkedin: Victor Splittgerber: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-splittgerber-93547290 Daniel Theobald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-theobald/ More information about WAKU Robotics, the expert for mobile robots in logistics and production, can be found at www.waku-robotics.com. Bezahlte Partnerschaft.

On this episode, we sit down with Vecna Robotics Founder and Chairman Daniel Theobald and talk about the perils of funding early-stage robotics startups and the experience that Daniel will bring to the Robotics Startup Workshop on October 18 at RoboBusiness 2023. Daniel also takes us behind the scenes at his latest venture at Twisted Fields on the California coast, his personal farm and ag-robotics test ground. It's a great conversation with one of the mobile robotics industry luminaries.

In a recent episode of the Dealmakers' Podcast, Daniel Theobald, the visionary entrepreneur and founder of Vecna Robotics and Mekable, shared his remarkable journey from growing up in Silicon Valley to pioneering autonomous forklifts and revolutionizing the robotics industry.

Daniel joins us on the show to discuss how he is changing the world and how we can follow in the same way.

Welcome to The Robot Industry Podcast, edition #84. Daniel  Theobald is my guest. He  is the Chief Innovation Officer and founder of Vecna Robotics, a flexible, intelligent material handling automation company.  Daniel has decades of experience leading research scientists and teams of engineers in developing cutting-edge technology. He has 67 issued patents and more than 30 patents pending.    Daniel  has been on the forefront of robotics for more than 20 years, working closely with DARPA, DOD, NASA, NIH, USDA and many others to advance the use of robots and AI software to improve supply chain automation. In addition to founding Vecna Robotics, Daniel  also co-founded MassRobotics, a non-profit dedicated to the global advancement of the robotics industry. Daniel is dedicated to the idea that technology can be used to empower people worldwide to live more fulfilling lives. Here are some of the questions that we talk about on the pod: Let's talk about what is going on in the industry from a high level at Vecna (trends, etc) Interoperability, how did we get here? How do we fix it? What are company motivations? Cultural motivations in the robotics industry. How does Mass Robotics fit into this? How do you actually do this – invent a standard? When you are not writing standards what do you like to do? How can people get a hold of you? To find out more about Vecna, Mass Robotics or you would like to reach out Daniel, here is his LinkedIn profile. We mentioned the incorrect email address for MassRobotics during the podcast, so the correct email is theo@massrobotics.org Enjoy the podcast. Thanks for subscribing, thanks for listening. Regards, Jim Jim Beretta Customer Attraction Industrial Marketing & The Robot Industry Podcast Thanks to our partners: A3 The Association for Advancing Automation and PaintedRobot. If you would like to get involved with The Robot Industry Podcast, would like to become a guest or nominate someone, you can find me, Jim Beretta on LinkedIn or send me an email to therobotindustry at gmail dot com, no spaces. Our sponsor for this episode is Ehrhardt Automation Systems. Ehrhardt builds and commissions robotic turnkey automated solutions for their worldwide clients. With over 80 years of precision manufacturing they understand the complex world of automated manufacturing, project management, supply chain and delivering world-class custom automation on-time and on-budget. Contact one of their sales engineers to see what Ehrhardt can build for you at info@ehrhardtautomation.com Keywords and terms for this podcast: Vecna Robotics, Robot Interoperability, Mass Robotics, Robert Theobald, Jim Beretta, #therobotindustrypodcast, "how to take your warehouse from no bot to

In this episode host Kevin Lawton talks to Daniel Theobald of Vecna Robotics and MassRobotics at Modex 2022. They discuss Vecna's new automated offerings, the emergence of so many robotics companies and MassRobotics efforts for interoperability in the robotics space. 

We're back for Part 2 of our 2021 AMRs and Logistics Conference double feature. This time we've got 6 more interviews with leaders from across the robotics and logistics world. These conversations were recorded live at A3's recent show in Memphis, TN, where hundreds of leaders from across the industry converged for a long-awaited reunion full of keynotes, demos, and plenty of hallway conversations. Jake Hall “The Manufacturing Millennial” joins us again as we talk shop with our next round of guests, including: ·     Daniel Theobald, Founder and CIO of Vecna Robotics ·     Jason Walker, Co-Founder and CEO of Waypoint Robotics ·     Ben Waters, Co-Founder and CEO of WiBotic ·     Melonee Wise, CEO of Fetch Robotics ·     Michael Patrick Perry, VP of Marketing at Dexterity ·     Aaron Prather, Senior Technical Advisor at FedEx Once again, we owe a big thanks to A3 – https://www.automate.org/?utm_source=show+notes&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=manufacturing+happy+hour (The Association for Advancing Automation) – for bringing these amazing folks together. Make sure to visit http://manufacturinghappyhour.com (ManufacturingHappyHour.com) for detailed show notes and a full list of resources mentioned in this episode. Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty.

The mass adoption of industrial robots has yet to take place. Automation has been supporting human efforts on manufacturing floors in warehouses for years. However, that shift is going to change by 2030 exponentially. The relationship between robots and humanity will get increasingly attractive as PwC estimates that 70% of global GDP growth by 2030 will come from what we could call the machine economy. Daniel Theobald is the CEO and Founder of Vecna Robotics. Daniel has decades of experience leading research scientists and teams of engineers in developing cutting-edge technology. He has 67 issued patents and more than 30 patents pending. Daniel has also been at the forefront of robotics for more than 20 years, working closely with DARPA, DOD, NASA, NIH, USDA, and others to advance the use of robots and AI software to improve warehouse automation.The journey will be incredibly complex for humanity and robotics, and it has sometimes been damaged by the way Hollywood portrays complex interactions in overly simple ways.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a first! It's the first time I've had the opportunity to interview both a founder and an investor in the same episode. I wasn't sure how it would go, but after conducting the interview, I think this might be an interesting format to consider moving forward. We obviously discussed all the details about Vecna Robotics, the autonomous mobile robot and workflow orchestration company, but it was really interesting to learn the story behind the investment. It was like a live version of those common “why we invested” blog posts the VC often write to detail their thought process behind their investment. As you'll hear, the background story of each person and how they got to where they are today really sets the stage for why I love doing this podcast. It would be hard to find other individuals who have more expertise in their respective fields and why this is a perfect match to hopefully build a massive company. In this episode of our podcast, we also cover: * What the future holds for mobile robots and autonomous vehicles. * The founding story of Vecna and why they spun out Vecna Robotics. * Use cases and why the market is ready for the solutions provided by Vecna Robotics, plus the company's growth plans ahead. * The details on Blackhorn Ventures and what Trevor is targeting for investments. * Common pitch mistakes entrepreneurs make while raising funding for robotics companies. * And so much more. If you like the show, please remember to subscribe and review us on iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google Play.

On today's episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking with MassRobotics and Vecna Robotics about the first open source autonomous mobile robot interoperability standards, which will enable AMRs from multiple vendors to integrate and work together seamlessly to support safe and efficient operations in global factories, warehouses, distribution and fulfillment centers.Velociti Inc. opens its new Velociti Innovation Lab to drive FreightTech development.Find out how Trux is building the foundation for SaaS-based construction logistics.Plus, double brokering schemes; Lordstown Motors stuck in reverse; the great pistachio heist; Prime Day starts today; and more.They're joined by special guests Tom Ryden, executive director of MassRobotics; Daniel Theobald, Founder/CIO of Vecna Robotics and co-founder of MassRobotics; Bart Ronan, CEO of TRUX; and Deryk Powell, president of Velociti.Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On today's episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking with MassRobotics and Vecna Robotics about the first open source autonomous mobile robot interoperability standards, which will enable AMRs from multiple vendors to integrate and work together seamlessly to support safe and efficient operations in global factories, warehouses, distribution and fulfillment centers.Velociti Inc. opens its new Velociti Innovation Lab to drive FreightTech development.Find out how Trux is building the foundation for SaaS-based construction logistics.Plus, double brokering schemes; Lordstown Motors stuck in reverse; the great pistachio heist; Prime Day starts today; and more.They're joined by special guests Tom Ryden, executive director of MassRobotics; Daniel Theobald, Founder/CIO of Vecna Robotics and co-founder of MassRobotics; Bart Ronan, CEO of TRUX; and Deryk Powell, president of Velociti.Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

Daniel Theobald of Vecna and Mass Robotics returns to share more of his story, and common misconceptions about the robotics field.

Vecna Robotics is a leader in autonomous material handling solutions.

Daniel Theobald, founder & CEO of Vecna Robotics and a founder of MassRobotics, joins us to talk about his passion for agriculture and the state of autonomous mobile robots. We also recap robotics investments and acquisitions from August 2020 and check in with Brady Watkins, Senior VP & GM at SoftBank Robotics America.

In this episode host Kevin Lawton is joined by Daniel Theobald the CEO and Founder of Vecna Robotics to discuss how robots are helping companies get through the COVID-19 pandemic.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=PT7mU4_SaQlWJLQbdhvpmmyAeCdusbdFECFdobnmlvKzdNoOv-vvvrIsb9ACG35f-xAmEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU)

Daniel Theobald is the CEO of Vecna Robotics. His company recently raised $50M for their Series B and has been helping automate materials handling for global clients like FedEx. Daniel is a passionate leader who is dedicated to the idea that technology can be used to improve life for everyone on the planet. Daniel is also a co-founder of Mass Robotics - an independent, non-profit organization serving as the innovation hub for robotics and connected devices in the Greater Boston, MA area, so he has his pulse on the innovation of the robotics industry. But I wanted to learn more about the robotics company that believes the future belongs to those who empower humans. We talk about how robotics, AI and automation help keep the supply chain running, the importance of robots and humans working together to increase workflow efficiency, and what the robotics industry needs to do to push interoperability forward. We also discuss why humans and robots are better together.

In this episode, host Kevin Lawton is joined by CEO and Founder of Vecna Robotics, Daniel Theobald. They discuss Vecna Robotic's origins, the importance of flexibility, Pivotal orchestration engine and also Daniel's role at MassRobotics.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=PT7mU4_SaQlWJLQbdhvpmmyAeCdusbdFECFdobnmlvKzdNoOv-vvvrIsb9ACG35f-xAmEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU)

Daniel Theobold, CEO of Vecna Robotics discusses how the industrial world has been increasing in automation for years– and how COVID-19 has accelerated that.

We constantly hear that technology is killing opportunities in the workplace. But reports by the World Economic Forum and Deloitte have shown that automation is creating — and will continue to create — millions of jobs in fields like sales, IT services, and big data. But to really know how tech is affecting our lives, experts like Daniel Theobald and Melissa Flagg say we need to focus less on the 30,000-foot view of the industry and more on what is going on at the ground level. We talk to Theobald, Vecna Robotics’ co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer as well as Flagg, the Northeast regional lead at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, about how we should be taking a ground-up approach to America’s technological development.

Can Sustainability and Finance go together? Listen to what our experts Michael Hauer and Daniel Theobald have to say on the future of this unlikely pair.

We constantly hear that technology is killing opportunities in the workplace. But reports by the World Economic Forum and Deloitte have shown that automation is creating —   and will continue to create — millions of jobs in fields like sales, IT services, and big data. But to really know how tech is affecting our lives, experts like Daniel Theobald and Melissa Flagg say we need to focus less on the 30,000-foot view of the industry and more on what is going on at the ground level. We talk to Theobald, Vecna Robotics’ co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer as well as Flagg, the Northeast regional lead at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, about how we should be taking a ground-up approach to America’s technological development.

Daniel Theobald, co-founder of Mass Robotics and Chief Innovation Officer for Vecna Robotics in Cambridge, MA, discusses how robots will affect our daily lives over the coming years.

Feeback line: 317-214-0504 Robots have long been integrated into the manufacturing industry to improve efficiency, reduce error, streamline workflows, and increase safety.  Robots work tirelessly and don't create non value-added time and interruptions.  Can they be adapted to do for the healthcare industry what they have done for the manufacturing industry?  In part two of our interview with Vecna founder and CTO, Daniel Theobald, we discuss the exitsing and potential roles of robots in the healthcare setting; more specifically, directly inside the clinical space.  Intelligent, highly manueverable, totally independent robots can do great service as well as transform into a colleague.   www.vecna.com

Feed back line: 317-214-0504 In 1999, MIT graduate and philanthropist, Daniel Theobald, founded Vecna Technologies based on the belief that automation can improve quality of life.  Daniel discusses with us the philosophy that, through technology, healthcare accessibility, knowledge, and managment can be made more convenient for the consumer, and through the simple behavior modifications it inspires, actually drives thame to be more invested in their care.  Daniel presents us with his Convenient Care Model and technologies available that support this conceprt, which assist not only the healthcare consumer but the healthcare provider, as well. www.Vecna.com