Edge computing and AI: A conversation with Palladyne AI's Ben Wolff

In Episode 216 of The Robot Report Podcast, hosts Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman feature an interview with Ben Wolff, CEO of Palladyne AI, highlighting the company's advancements in AI and robotics. Palladyne AI focuses on simplifying robot programming through an improved user interface, developing autonomous drone swarming technology, and creating hardware-agnostic AI solutions. Wolff underscores the benefits of edge computing and stresses a customer-centric approach to ensure their products are essential and user-friendly. The episode also covers significant industry news, including ABB Group’s sale of its Robotics & Discrete Automation division to SoftBank for $5.375 billion amid declining orders and revenues. The report reviews SoftBank’s varied robotics investments over the years, such as acquisitions and divestitures involving Aldebaran Robotics, Boston Dynamics, and others. Additionally, Boston Dynamics showcased its latest humanoid hand design optimized for industrial durability and affordability, while Figure AI unveiled its Figure 03 humanoid robot aimed at safe, scalable