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Our audience gains unparalleled, unfiltered access to the C-Suite executives, founders, and policymakers who are building and regulating the future.
From the founders of unicorn startups to the CEOs of publicly traded companies, our guests join to articulate their vision, defend their strategies, and signal their next moves.
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Founder, The Road to Autonomy & Co-Founder & Co-CEO AUTNMY AI
Grayson Brulte is a visionary strategist and one of the foremost authorities on autonomy, automation, and the emerging Autonomy Economy™. Widely recognized for anticipating what's next, his work sits at the intersection of innovation, policy, and emerging technology, where he serves as a trusted advisor to executive teams throughout the autonomy landscape.
Grayson coined the term Autonomy Economy to describe the convergence of automation, autonomy, commerce, and economic growth. His insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Los Angeles Times, Bloomberg, Reuters, Forbes, CNN, and The Hollywood Reporter.
Recent Episodes
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September 24, 2024
Optimizing Air Freight with Autonomous Blended Wing Body Aircraft
Natilus is developing autonomous blended wing body aircraft for air freight that offer 20% more cargo space and 30% better fuel efficiency compared to traditional aircraft designs. The technology aims to address the growing global pilot shortage while optimizing logistics for the $6 trillion worth of goods that travel via air freight annually.
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September 17, 2024
Autonomous Vehicles, Regulation and the 2024 Presidential Election
Government Affairs and Policy Advisor Finch Fulton discusses how the 2024 presidential election outcome will shape autonomous vehicle regulation, with Trump and Harris administrations expected to take different regulatory approaches. The episode covers key policy issues including California's AI regulations, economic impacts of autonomous vehicles, and the need for balanced regulation that promotes innovation while ensuring safety for commercial deployment.
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September 10, 2024
Daimler Truck’s Approach to Developing Autonomous Trucks
Daimler Truck's Director of Engineering discusses the company's development of the autonomous-ready Freightliner Cascadia, focusing on building redundant systems and designing purpose-built vehicles rather than retrofitting existing trucks. The episode covers technical aspects including propulsion systems, sensor suites, maintenance requirements, and the company's strategic approach to autonomous trucking development.
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September 3, 2024
Micron’s Vision for Safer Roads: How Memory Drives the Future of Autonomous Vehicle
Micron's Bruce Franklin discusses how automotive memory requirements have evolved from basic infotainment systems to advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous vehicle applications over the company's 30-year presence in the automotive sector. The episode covers Micron's approach to safety standards, memory solutions for different vehicle platforms and sensors, and the critical role memory plays in enabling autonomous vehicle operations.
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August 27, 2024
The Future of Food Prep Automation
Chef Robotics has developed computer vision-enabled robots that integrate into existing food production lines to perform assembly and plating tasks, addressing critical labor shortages in the food industry. The company offers their automation system through a robotics-as-a-service subscription model, with implementations showing 20% increases in production capacity and reduced food waste.
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August 20, 2024
Developing a Versatile Autonomous Driving Business
Kodiak CTO Andreas Wendel discusses the company's modular neural architecture approach to autonomous driving, featuring patented SensorPods that enable easier maintenance and adaptability across various operating environments. The conversation covers Kodiak's verifiable AI methodology, their transition away from LiDAR dependency, and the launch of fully autonomous operations with Atlas Energy.
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