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In this episode of Tank Talks, Matt Cohen chats with Ryan Gariepy, CTO and Co-Founder of Clearpath Robotics, on how a garage project from four Waterloo grads turned into one of Canada's biggest deep tech exits. Ryan takes us behind the scenes of Clearpath's $600M acquisition by Rockwell Automation and the company's journey from building robots for researchers to dominating the autonomous mobile robot (AMR) space.The conversation covers building during a hardware-unfriendly time, the harsh realities of supply chains, the open-source bet that changed robotics, and what it really feels like to pitch in a room of 50+ Rockwell execs. Ryan also breaks down why humanoid robots are still far off, the evolution of talent in robotics, and how Canada can stay in the game. A must-listen for anyone building in frontier tech, hard tech, or just trying to scale something real.Garage to Global Robotics Platform (00:00:49)* Building Clearpath as a first job out of university* From LEGO and sci-fi to industrial-grade robots* “We didn't incorporate until we sold our first piece of vaporware.”* Early clients and funding in a post-2008 downturnFinding Product-Market Fit in Robotics (00:07:22)* Observing where researchers were getting bored and the industry was getting excited* Why they skipped the self-driving car race and focused on logistics* Clearpath's strategic bets: industrial automation, mining, and inventory trackingThe Role of Strategic Investors (00:10:00)* Caterpillar, GE, and Hyundai backed Clearpath with market-aligned capital* “They were bought into the vision before the checks were written.”The Rockwell Deal: Behind the $600M Exit (00:10:48)* Term sheet to close in five months: “It felt like an eternity.”* Surviving a 50-person technical due diligence call* Lessons from being tested by Fortune 500 execs: “I'm proud I made it through.”* On integration: "Separate your identity from your company early, it helps."Post-Acquisition Life and Scaling with Rockwell (00:16:16)* Transitioning from founder to employee* How joining Rockwell offered the scale Clearpath couldn't build alone* The upside of collaborating with seasoned technical leadersROS, Open Source, and the OSRA Launch (00:17:11)* Founding the Open Source Robotics Alliance* Making open-source robotics enterprise-ready* “We want people to build on reliable tools, not reinvent the wheel.”AI, Hype vs. Reality in Robotics (00:20:03)* Why LLMs aren't yet revolutionizing robot performance* Cautioning against overhyping early AI integrations* “Writing the algorithm is the easy part, everything around it is the hard part.”The Evolution of Robotic Talent (00:23:07)* From grad-school coders to cross-industry engineering pros* Production-grade code becoming the standard* The underrated value of hiring low-ego, heads-down engineers earlyLessons from Scaling Hardware Through Crisis (00:27:23)* Navigating power cable shortages during COVID* Being vertically integrated saved them barely* “Our margins took a hit, but our suppliers knew we were long-term partners.”Why Autonomy in Plants Will Win (00:34:07)* Factory robots vs. public-road self-driving cars* Simpler operational environments = faster ROI* “We already have the existence proof for factory autonomy.”The Future of Robotics (00:36:59)* Hoping for better sensors, especially depth cameras* Small, on-device AI models for better HRI (Human-Robot Interaction)* “The tech isn't quite conscious, but we're close to robots that can explain themselves.”About Ryan GariepyRyan Gariepy is the CTO and Co-Founder of Clearpath Robotics, a Waterloo-born robotics company that pioneered open-source development in autonomous mobile robots. In 2023, Clearpath was acquired for $600M USD by Rockwell Automation. Ryan is a board member of the Open Source Robotics Foundation, co-chair of the Canadian Robotics Council, and a vocal advocate for AI and robotics leadership in Canada.Connect with Ryan Gariepy on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/rgariepyVisit Clearpath Robotics Website: https://clearpathrobotics.com/Connect with Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

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 is primarily a research-focused robotics event, and it offers attendees the opportunity to see the latest research projects from labs around the world. ### Our sponsor this week is SDPSI. Let's dive into the critical role of precision, quality, and alignment in robotics design and assembly. At SDP/SI, our engineering experts go beyond the standard manufacturing process by reviewing your designs before production, offering cost-effective, space-saving solutions that streamline your entire assembly process. Discover how we help robotics companies achieve unprecedented accuracy and efficiency. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how SDP/SI can elevate your robotics applications. Discover the difference! Visit https://sdp-si.com/ to learn more.

Gefälschte Konten in sozialen Medien tragen immer häufiger falsche Gesichter. https://www.npr.org/2022/12/15/1143114122/ai-generated-fake-faces-have-become-a-hallmark-of-online-influence-operations Intrinsic, ein Softwareunternehmen, das Mitte 2021 aus der X Moonshot-Sparte von Alphabet hervorgegangen ist, um den Einsatz von Industrierobotern zu vereinfachen, hat die Open Source Robotics Corporation (OSRC), den gewinnorientierten Zweig der Open Source Robotics Foundation, übernommen ist der Entwickler des Robot Operating System (ROS). https://www.therobotreport.com/intrinsic-acquires-ros-maker-open-source-robotics-corp/ Google möchte, dass immer mehr Menschen die digitale Technologie annehmen. https://www.neowin.net/news/google-can-now-decode-doctors-bad-handwriting-thanks-to-ai/ Ein paar Lichtblicke bleiben in der autonomen Fahrzeugindustrie, selbst inmitten des makroökonomischen Gegenwinds, der den Hahn von Risikokapital fast zum Erliegen gebracht und zu einer weiteren Konsolidierung geführt hat. https://techcrunch.com/2022/12/19/helm-ai-snags-31m-to-scale-its-unsupervised-autonomous-driving-software/ Visit www.integratedaisolutions.com

Fake accounts on social media are increasingly wearing fake faces. https://www.npr.org/2022/12/15/1143114122/ai-generated-fake-faces-have-become-a-hallmark-of-online-influence-operations Intrinsic, a software company that spun out of Alphabet's X Moonshot division in mid-2021 to simplify the use of industrial robots, has acquired Open Source Robotics Corporation (OSRC), the for-profit arm of the Open Source Robotics Foundation, which is the developer of the Robot Operating System (ROS). https://www.therobotreport.com/intrinsic-acquires-ros-maker-open-source-robotics-corp/ Google wants more and more people to embrace digital technology. https://www.neowin.net/news/google-can-now-decode-doctors-bad-handwriting-thanks-to-ai/ A few bright spots remain in the autonomous vehicle industry, even amid the macroeconomic headwinds that have nearly shut off the venture capital tap and prompted further consolidation. https://techcrunch.com/2022/12/19/helm-ai-snags-31m-to-scale-its-unsupervised-autonomous-driving-software/ Visit www.integratedaisolutions.com

Ryan Gariepy. He is the CTO and co-founder of Clearpath - the largest and fastest growing robotics company in Canada. He completed both a B.A.Sc. degree in Mechatronics Engineering and a M.A.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Waterloo, and has over three dozen pending patents in the field of intelligent systems. He has expertise in everything from educational robotics to automated manufacturing to self-driving mining vehicles. He serves on the board of directors for the Open Source Robotics Foundation and is a co-founder of the first and only global conference for robotics software developers. He is also on the board of directors for Next Generation Manufacturing Canada, the NSERC Canadian Robotics Network, an associate with CDL-Space, and is an advisor for several startups and venture capital groups. http://RyanGariepy.com Twitter: @clearpathrobots or @OTTOMotors

Ryan Gariepy: Killer Robots of the future!The Dull, Dirty and Dangerous future of Robotics: Ryan Gariepy.........Ryan Gariepy. He is the CTO and co-founder of Clearpath - the largest and fastest growing robotics company in Canada. He completed both a B.A.Sc. degree in Mechatronics Engineering and a M.A.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Waterloo, and has over three dozen pending patents in the field of intelligent systems. He has expertise in everything from educational robotics to automated manufacturing to self-driving mining vehicles. He serves on the board of directors for the Open Source Robotics Foundation and is a co-founder of the first and only global conference for robotics software developers. He is also on the board of directors for Next Generation Manufacturing Canada, the NSERC Canadian Robotics Network, an associate with CDL-Space, and is an advisor for several startups and venture capital groups. http://RyanGariepy.com Twitter: @clearpathrobots or @OTTOMotors........Today more than ever it is time to upgrade your leadership! Find out how you can hire Dov Baron "The Dragonist" as a speaker or strategist for yourself or your organization: DovBaron.com Because Unified meaning is the one single monolithic difference between mediocrity and greatness for all individuals and companies! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Themen heute:    Toyota beschleunigt die Arbeit am automatisierten Fahren  ///   Autos per Gestik in der Ferne steuern 1. Toyota fördert den offenen Technologie-Austausch: Das Toyota Research Institute (TRI) unterstützt mit 100.000 US-Dollar die Entwicklung eines Open-Source-Fahrsimulators. Dieser sogenannte CARLA (Car Learning to Act) wird auf der Software-Plattform Github vom Computer Vision Center (CVC) an der Autonomen Universität Barcelona entwickelt und dient dem Test automatisierter Fahrsysteme für den urbanen Raum.   Mit dem Fahrsimulator, der als Open-Source-Projekt entwickelt wird, soll das stabile Funktionieren automatisierter Fahrzeuge in unzähligen Verkehrssituationen sichergestellt werden, die sich nicht immer unter realen Bedingungen im Straßenverkehr testen lassen. CARLA bietet eine Vielzahl unterschiedlicher Testbedingungen und lässt sich auf einfache Weise auf spezielle Projekterfordernisse auslegen und erweitern.   Mit dem finanziellen Beitrag von Toyota will das für CARLA verantwortliche Team die Zahl der Entwickler erhöhen und die Fähigkeiten des Simulators verbessern. „Wir wollen mit CARLA die Forschung am automatisierten Fahren demokratisieren und die künstliche Intelligenz, die hinterm Steuer sitzt, über die Grenzen der realen Welt hinaus trainieren und testen“, sagt Dr. Antonio López, am CVC für das Projekt verantwortlich. Zuvor hat das TRI in zwei aufeinanderfolgenden Jahren beträchtliche Beiträge an die Open Source Robotics Foundation geleistet, die der globalen Robotik-Gemeinschaft Zugang zu offener Software und Entwicklungs-Tools gewährt.   2. Wie autonomes Fahren via Gestik selbst in der Ferne heute schon möglich ist - auch ohne 5G -, kann man auf der DIGITAL LIFESTYLE PREVIEW am 28.6. in München und am 2.7. in Hamburg sehen und erleben.   Wer auf der PREVIEW die VR-Brille aufsetzt, wird sich virtuell auf dem Fahrersitz eines Autos befinden. Auf die virtuelle Windschutzscheibe werden aber reale, bewegte Bilder übertragen. Diese stammen von der Onboard-Kamera eines tatsächlich existierenden Fahrzeuges. Mit Gestensteuerungen lässt sich das Auto in der Ferne in Echtzeit lenken, bremsen und beschleunigen. Der eigene reale Avatar oder Stellvertreter, den man auf diese Weise in der Ferne kontrolliert, kann ein Modellauto, ein echter PKW, eine Maschine oder ein Roboter sein. Weltpremiere einer extrem innovativen VR-Lösung. Denn auf der DIGITAL LIFESTYLE PREVIEW wird weltweit erstmals gezeigt, wie sich ein reales Fahrzeug - das sich irgendwo auf der Welt befinden kann - in Echtzeit mit Handbewegungen steuern lässt Diesen Beitrag können Sie nachhören oder downloaden unter:

  Rob and Jason are joined by Jackie Kay from Marble to discuss the use of C++ in the Robotics industry and some of the unique challenges in Robotics development. After spending her childhood wanting to become a novelist, Jackie switched over from writing stories to writing code during college. She graduated from Swarthmore College in 2014 with a Bachelor's in Computer Science and went on to work at the Open Source Robotics Foundation for two years, supporting Gazebo, a physics simulator for robotics R&D, and ROS, an open source application framework for robotics development. She recently started as an early employee at Marble in San Francisco, a startup working on autonomous delivery. Jackie was a speaker at CppCon 2015 and 2016 and a volunteer at C++ Now 2016 and frequently attends the Bay Area ACCU meetups. Her hobbies include rock climbing, travelling, and reading (books, not just blog posts). News What does "Modern C++" really mean The "unsigned" Conundrum C++ Variadic templates from the ground up Jackie Kay @jackayline Jackie Kay's GitHub Jackie Kay's website Links ROS (Robot Operating System) ROS 2 Gazebo (Robot simulation) Gazebo's Bitbucket Repository Caffe - Deep Learning Framework TensorFlow - Machine Intelligence Library Marble CppCon 2016: Jackie Kay "Lessons Learned From An Embedded RTPS in Modern C++" Code examples from "Lessons Learned From An Embedded RTPS in Modern C++" Work-in-progress implementation on DDS/RTPS Sponsor Backtrace  

In this interview I talk with Louise Poubel, Software Engineer at Open Source Robotics Foundation, about her exciting international background and her projects at OSRF.

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Wireless mouse troubleshooting, Windows XP after support ends, mixed HTTP/HTTPS warnings, homepage hijacking, deleting information on LastPass cloud servers, Profiles in IT(Edward E. Iacobucci, co-founder Citrix and force behind IBM PC architecture), Website of the Week (www.coffitivity.com, ambient cafe noise to enhance productivity), effective tech interviewing (behavioral questions coupled with audition project), mobile phones dominate payments in Africa (cash is almost obsolete, mobile phone payments more sophisticated than US, huge market penetration), DARPA Robotics Challenge (uses open source simulation software Gazebo from Open Source Robotics Foundation, provides 5-foot-10, 240 pound robot from Boston Dynamics, top prize $2M). This show originally aired on Saturday, June 29, 2013, at 9:00 AM EST on WFED (1500 AM).