Beyond The Bench

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Beyond the Bench brings you conversations with engineering and product leaders who've successfully built and deployed embedded products at scale. Join host Bill Brock, CEO of Peridio, for candid discussions about pursuing innovation at the edge

  1. Why NVIDIA Thor Changes Everything for Edge AI and Robotics

    FEB 5

    Why NVIDIA Thor Changes Everything for Edge AI and Robotics

    In this episode of Beyond the Bench, Bill Brock sits down with Rob Callaghan, Chief Product Officer at Connect Tech, about what actually changes when edge AI and robotics move from prototype to production. They cover why hardware still breaks outside the lab, how NVIDIA’s Thor platform shifts the x86 vs Jetson decision, and where teams underestimate the jump from a handful of units to real fleets at scale. Talk to Peridio - https://www.peridio.com/contact Connect with Bill - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbrock25/

    27 min
  2. How to deploy, manage, & update your NVIDIA Jetson-powered devices at scale (Peridio co-founders reveal) - EP28

    JAN 28

    How to deploy, manage, & update your NVIDIA Jetson-powered devices at scale (Peridio co-founders reveal) - EP28

    In this episode of Beyond the Bench, Bill Brock is joined by his co-founder, Justin Schneck, Chief Product Officer at Peridio and creator of Avocado OS, for a deep dive into what it actually takes to ship and scale NVIDIA Jetson devices in production.NVIDIA has unlocked an incredible wave of physical AI. Jetson makes it easy to prototype. Jetpack makes it easy to get started. But once teams move from a few devices on a desk to hundreds or thousands in the field, the cracks start to show. Talk to Peridio - https://www.peridio.com/contact

    35 min
  3. The Hard Truth About Robotics Automation in Logistics (with Pickle Robotics)

    JAN 15

    The Hard Truth About Robotics Automation in Logistics (with Pickle Robotics)

    In this episode of Beyond the Bench, Bill Brock interviews Ari Eisenstein, co-founder and CTO of Pickle Robotics. They discuss the evolution of robotics and AI, focusing on Pickle's innovative approach to logistics automation. Ari shares insights into the challenges of deploying robots in real-world environments, the importance of AI in enhancing robotic functionality, and the company's vision for a future where robotics can generalize tasks across various settings. Talk to Peridio - https://www.peridio.com/contact

    26 min
  4. From Bluetooth to Space: How Hubble Network Is Redefining Global Connectivity - EP26

    JAN 8

    From Bluetooth to Space: How Hubble Network Is Redefining Global Connectivity - EP26

    In this episode of Beyond the Bench, host Bill Brock sits down with Art Tkachenko, Head of Software at Hubble Network, to explore a groundbreaking shift in connectivity. Art shares how Hubble Network enables standard Bluetooth chips to communicate directly with satellites, unlocking global coverage for low-power IoT devices—without requiring expensive or complex infrastructure. They dive into the company’s founding vision, early technical challenges, and the real-world use cases already benefiting from this technology. Connect with Bill - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbrock25/Talk to Peridio - https://www.peridio.com/contact

    26 min
  5. Reinventing Embedded Hardware with Grinn - EP25

    11/26/2025

    Reinventing Embedded Hardware with Grinn - EP25

    In this episode, Bill sits down with Robert Otręba of Grinn, a Poland-based embedded engineering company operating for nearly 18 years. Robert shares how Grinn grew from a two-person startup into a 70-engineer team specializing in system-on-modules (SOMs), embedded Linux, and high-speed hardware design.

    34 min
  6. How Vision-Language-Action Models Are Redefining Robotics (Solo Tech Reveals)

    10/29/2025

    How Vision-Language-Action Models Are Redefining Robotics (Solo Tech Reveals)

    In this episode of Beyond the Bench, Bill Brock sits down with Dhruv Diddi, Founder of Solo Tech, to explore how Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models are transforming robotics. Dhruv breaks down how these models enable robots to see, understand, and act, bridging AI and the physical world. The conversation covers real-world training challenges, hardware integration, and the rise of open-source robotics powered by edge AI and community innovation. Talk to Peridio: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.peridio.com/contact

    34 min
  7. The evolution of AI in microcontrollers & embedded systems (with Henrik Flodell, Alif Semiconductor)

    10/22/2025

    The evolution of AI in microcontrollers & embedded systems (with Henrik Flodell, Alif Semiconductor)

    In this episode of Beyond the Bench, host Bill Brock talks with Henrik Flodell, Senior Marketing Director at Alif Semiconductor, a company redefining embedded AI. They discuss how AI is evolving in the semiconductor industry and how Alif’s architecture - combining neural processing units (NPUs) with microcontroller cores, enables low-power, hardware-accelerated intelligence at the edge. Talk to Peridio: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.peridio.com/contact Connect with Bill - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbrock25/

    33 min
  8. Chris Matthieu on RealSense’s Breakout Moment: Spinning Out from Intel, Securing $50M Series A, and Joining Forces with NVIDIA to Accelerate Robotics

    10/16/2025

    Chris Matthieu on RealSense’s Breakout Moment: Spinning Out from Intel, Securing $50M Series A, and Joining Forces with NVIDIA to Accelerate Robotics

    In this episode of Beyond the Bench, host Bill Brock sits down with Chris Matthieu, VP of Developer Ecosystem and Chief Hacker at RealSense, to discuss the company’s spinout from Intel and its recent $50 million Series A raise. They explore how RealSense balances developer creativity with production readiness, advances in robotics and AI, the power of open source, and the growing importance of domestic tech manufacturing. Connect with Bill - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbrock25/ Talk to Peridio: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.peridio.com/contact

    33 min
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Beyond the Bench brings you conversations with engineering and product leaders who've successfully built and deployed embedded products at scale. Join host Bill Brock, CEO of Peridio, for candid discussions about pursuing innovation at the edge

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  • Creator
    Peridio
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Peridio
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    Beyond The Bench