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Episode 214 – Green Robots

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Mini robot in grass

It isn’t easy being green, unless you are a robot with a green thumb.   The cohosts prepare to welcome their new, green robotic overlords in this episode, starting off with Iron Ox and a story about how they have created an autonomous farm.   Continuing on the robotic theme, the pair marvel at HRP-5P, a humanoid robot that is adept at installing drywall and imagine how such a robot could be exceptionally useful for installing drywall in the ceiling.  It is also interesting that the robot is very human in appearance, with arms & legs for locomotion.   Pivoting … Continue reading →

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Episode 192 – PVP-Y

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  On a Games at Work busy day — the co-hosts start with follow up to the last two episodes dealing with smart speakers about the new HomePod being released.  While not said on the show, Michael M is looking forward to experiencing the dulcet tones of the Games At Work podcast on his HomePod in just a short few days! Robotics & automation loom large for this episode with many stories converging on the concept of whether automation will be a net job destroyer or creator.  The MIT Technology Review article gives a comprehensive snapshot of a variety of … Continue reading →

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