The Robo Success Podcast

Jesica Chavez
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Robo Success is the podcast where robotics, marketing, and smart growth strategies come together. Each episode explores the current state of the robotics industry, the technologies shaping its future, and what it really takes to build a successful robotics company. Through conversations with founders, innovators, and industry leaders, we uncover the ideas, challenges, and strategies behind the businesses moving robotics forward. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

  1. 4d ago

    Ep. 24: How to live with robots: the bottleneck in physical AI

    Welcome to Episode 24 of The Robo Success Podcast, where robotics meets real-world impact. In this episode, we explore why human-robot interaction, realistic simulation, and safety are becoming critical challenges in the development and deployment of Physical AI. Our guest, the CEO of Ziva, shares how the company is building immersive simulation environments that help robotics developers test real-world scenarios, improve safety, and prepare robots to operate alongside people. 🎙️ Guest: Ena So, CEO of Ziva 🎙️ Host: Jesica Chavez 🎙️ Co-host: Andy Diepen 🔍 What you'll hear: Why traditional simulation environments struggle to replicate real-world physics and unexpected scenariosHow Ziva transforms blueprints and real-world data into accurate, interactive 3D environmentsWhy human-robot interaction and safety training are essential for deploying robots around peopleHow realistic sensor conditions and environmental variables improve simulation accuracyWhy collecting real-world data and building trust in simulation remain major challenges for robotics companies From simulation to human-robot interaction, this conversation explores what it takes to move Physical AI beyond controlled environments and prepare robots to operate safely, reliably, and confidently alongside people. More at: www.robo-success.com Follow us to stay ahead in robotics, AI, and automation. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    Ep. 24: How to live with robots: the bottleneck in physical AI

  2. Nov 2

    Ep. 23: A Startup Field Guide in the Age of Robots, AI with Oliver Mitchel

    Welcome to Episode 23 of The Robo Success Podcast, where robotics meets real-world impact. In this episode, we explore how investment strategies, customer validation, and commercial execution are shaping the future of robotics and Physical AI. Our guest, Oliver Mitchell, Partner and Co-founder at Arkenstone Capital, shares his insights on what investors look for in robotics startups, how founders can move beyond pilot projects, and what it takes to turn promising technology into scalable businesses. 🎙️ Guest: Oliver Mitchell, Partner and Co-founder at Arkenstone Capital 🎙️ Host: Jesica Chavez 🎙️ Co-host: Andy Diepen 🔍 What you'll hear: Why investors evaluate robotics startups through People, Product, and PlanHow customer discovery and direct feedback help founders build products that solve real industry problemsWhy structured KPIs and commercial commitments are essential to escaping pilot purgatoryHow the rise of Physical AI is creating new investment opportunities across the robotics ecosystemWhy successful robotics companies must prioritize real-world deployments over impressive demonstrationsFrom investment strategy to commercial execution, this conversation explores what separates promising robotics technology from businesses capable of scaling, delivering measurable value, and shaping the future of automation. More at: www.robo-success.com Follow us to stay ahead in robotics, AI, and automation. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    Ep. 23: A Startup Field Guide in the Age of Robots, AI with Oliver Mitchel

  3. Oct 27

    Ep. 22: Why Your AI Strategy Is Failing (And How Human-Centered Design Fixes It)

    Welcome to Episode 22 of The Robo Success Podcast, where robotics meets real-world impact. In this episode, we explore how human-centered AI, enterprise adoption, and global infrastructure are shaping the future of robotics and intelligent systems. Our guest, Brittany Arthur, CEO of Design Thinking Japan, shares her insights on building AI around real human needs, navigating enterprise adoption, and understanding the gap between AI announcements and real-world implementation. 🎙️ Guest: Brittany Arthur, CEO of Design Thinking Japan 🎙️ Host: Jesica Chavez 🎙️ Co-host: Andy Diepen 🔍 What you'll hear: • Why successful AI starts with a clearly defined human problem • How Japanese enterprises approach pilot testing and large-scale implementation • Why understanding customer workflows is essential for robotics adoption • What global AI infrastructure trends reveal about regulation and technology sovereignty • Why businesses must rethink existing processes rather than simply add AI From human-centered design to physical AI, this conversation explores how companies can move beyond the hype and turn technological capabilities into meaningful business outcomes. More at: www.robo-success.com Follow us to stay ahead in robotics, AI, and automation. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    Ep. 22: Why Your AI Strategy Is Failing (And How Human-Centered Design Fixes It)

  4. Oct 21

    Ep. 21: Reimagining Tomorrow: Inside Project Moon Hut with David Goldsmith

    Welcome to Episode 21 of The Robo Success Podcast, where robotics meets real-world impact. In this episode, we explore how building a permanent human presence on the Moon could drive innovation in robotics, infrastructure, and industries on Earth. Our guest, David Goldsmith, Executive Director and Founder of the Project Moon Hut Foundation and author of the best-selling book Paid to THINK, shares his vision for lunar development and how space-driven challenges can inspire practical solutions on Earth. 🎙️ Guest: David Goldsmith, Executive Director and Founder of the Project Moon Hut Foundation and Author of Paid to THINK 🎙️ Host: Jesica Chavez 🎙️ Co-host: Andy Diepen 🔍 What you'll hear: • Why establishing a permanent human presence on the Moon requires infrastructure, not just exploration • How lunar challenges can drive new approaches to robotics and engineering • How telerobotic systems could transform underground mining and agriculture • Why advanced materials designed for extreme environments matter on Earth • How collaboration across industries can help build the future space ecosystem From lunar infrastructure to Earth-based robotics applications, this conversation explores how solving challenges beyond our planet can create new opportunities for innovation. More at: www.robo-success.com Follow us to stay ahead in robotics, AI, and automation. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    Ep. 21: Reimagining Tomorrow: Inside Project Moon Hut with David Goldsmith

  5. Oct 6

    Ep. 20: The Future of Emotional Intelligence: A Conversation with Blueskeye Co-Founder Michael Valstar

    Welcome to Episode 20 of The Robo Success Podcast, where robotics meets real-world impact. In this episode, we explore the future of emotional intelligence and how AI can help machines better understand human behavior, emotion, and social cues. Our guest, Michel Valstar, Co-Founder, Chief Evangelist and Scientific Officer (CESO) at BLUESKEYE AI, shares insights into facial analysis, voice behavior, human-robot interaction, and the technology behind machines that can interpret human signals in real time. 🎙️ Guest: Michel Valstar Founder, Chief Evangelist and Scientific Officer (CESO) at BLUESKEYE AI 🎙️ Host: Jesica Chavez 🎙️ Co-host: Andy Diepen 🔍 What you'll hear: • How facial expressions and voice reveal social, emotional, and biophysical signals • Why real-time, edge-based AI matters for privacy and human-robot interaction • How emotional intelligence can support healthcare, elderly care, and automotive applications • The challenges of AI bias and working with sensitive human data • What the next generation of socially intelligent robots could look like As robots move into more human-centered environments, understanding people becomes a critical part of intelligent machine behavior. This conversation explores how emotional intelligence is evolving from a human capability into an emerging layer of machine intelligence. More at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.robo-success.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us to stay ahead in robotics, AI, and automation. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    Ep. 20: The Future of Emotional Intelligence: A Conversation with Blueskeye Co-Founder Michael Valstar

  6. Sep 22

    Ep. 19: When A Robot Enters Your Home, Physical Safety Is Only Half The Battle

    Welcome to Episode 19 of The Robo Success Podcast, where robotics meets real-world impact. In this episode, we explore a critical question for the future of human-robot interaction: What happens when robots become part of our emotional and social lives? Our guest, Sara Filipcic, Founder & Executive Director, Institute for Humane Robotics, shares insights into psychosocial safety, the emerging layer of robotics safety focused on how robots can influence human relationships, emotional well-being, and development. 🎙️ Guest: Sara Filipcic🎙️ Host: Jesica Chavez🎙️ Co-host: Andy Diepen 🔍 What you'll hear: • Why physical safety standards may not be enough as robots become more integrated into daily life• How over-attachment, anthropomorphism, and emotional dependency could shape human-robot relationships• Why children and vulnerable populations require greater consideration when designing social and caregiving robots• How cultural differences influence the way people perceive and interact with robots• How the Institute for Human Robotics is working with IEEE to develop research, design guidelines, and standards for psychosocial safety As robots move from controlled environments into homes, schools, healthcare, and caregiving, safety needs to account for more than physical harm. The challenge now is understanding how these systems may shape human behavior, relationships, and development over time. Sara and the Institute for Human Robotics are working to bring researchers, engineers, universities, and industry leaders into that conversation before these systems become deeply embedded in everyday life. More at: ⁠⁠www.robo-success.com⁠ Follow us to stay ahead in robotics, AI, and automation. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    Ep. 19: When A Robot Enters Your Home, Physical Safety Is Only Half The Battle

  7. Sep 15

    Ep. 18: What Happens When Machines Start Feeling More Human?

    Welcome to Episode 18 of The Robo Success Podcast, where robotics meets real-world impact. In this episode, we explore how social robotics and AI are creating new opportunities for human-facing work, from education and tutoring to customer service and companionship. Our guest, Andrew Kiguel, CEO and Chairman of Realbotix, shares his journey from investment banking and founding Hut 8 to building human-centered robots designed to interact naturally with people. He also discusses the market opportunity for social robotics, the role of AI in education, and why safety and practical design matter as humanoid robots move into real-world environments. 🎙️ Guest: Andrew Kiguel, CEO and Chairman of Realbotix 🎙️ Host: Jesica Chavez 🎙️ Co-host: Andy Diepen 🔍 What you'll hear: • Why social companion robots could open new markets beyond traditional industrial automation. • How Realbotix is developing AI-powered educational robots to support students and teachers. • Why curriculum-based, closed-loop AI systems matter for safety, accuracy, and responsible educational deployment. • How facial expressions, eye-gaze tracking, and emotional cues can make human-robot interactions more natural. • Why stationary, human-facing robot designs may offer practical advantages in safety, runtime, and deployment. From personalized learning to human-centered service, the next chapter of robotics may depend on more than mechanical capability. It may depend on how effectively robots communicate, build trust, and fit into the environments where people live and work. More at: ⁠www.robo-success.com Follow us to stay ahead in robotics, AI, and automation. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    Ep. 18: What Happens When Machines Start Feeling More Human?

  8. Sep 8

    Ep. 17: Today's Humanoid Robots Have Toddler Hands, Not Adult Ones.

    Welcome to Episode 17 of The Robo Success Podcast, where robotics meets real-world impact. In this episode, we explore one of the biggest remaining challenges in humanoid robotics: dexterity. Our guest, Jay Li, CEO and Founder of Proception, shares insights into why advanced robotic hands still struggle to match human dexterity, the critical role of tactile sensing, and how better hardware and data could unlock more capable general-purpose robots. 🎙️ Guest: Jay Li, CEO & Founder of Proception 🎙️ Host: Jesica Chavez 🎙️ Co-host: Andy Diepen 🔍 What you'll hear: • Why humanoid robots still fall short of human-level dexterity • Why tactile sensing may be one of robotics' biggest bottlenecks • How neural networks and data are changing the approach to robotic manipulation • How Proception combines robotic hardware with high-quality data collection • Why better dexterity could expand the role of robots across industries The next generation of robots won't just need better movement. They will need to sense, adapt, and interact with the physical world with far greater precision. Dexterity may be one of the capabilities that determines how useful general-purpose robots can ultimately become. More at: www.robo-success.com Follow us to stay ahead in robotics, AI, and automation. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    Ep. 17: Today's Humanoid Robots Have Toddler Hands, Not Adult Ones.
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Robo Success is the podcast where robotics, marketing, and smart growth strategies come together. Each episode explores the current state of the robotics industry, the technologies shaping its future, and what it really takes to build a successful robotics company. Through conversations with founders, innovators, and industry leaders, we uncover the ideas, challenges, and strategies behind the businesses moving robotics forward. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Jesica Chavez
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
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