Francesco Ferro: PAL Robotics, REEM Humanoids, Retail and Service Robotics | Andreas Orthey #9

PAL Robotics is one of the most successful robotics companies in Europe, with more than 200 robots deployed in over 15 countries.

Join me for an in-depth discussion with co-founder and CEO Francesco Ferro. We talk about the different robotics products PAL Robotics has launched, the challenges the company has faced, and what is needed to actually build a cashflow positive robotics company.

I am happy that Francesco shared his insights with me. Please enjoy this episode!

Outline

• 00:45 Life before PAL Robotics
• 04:46 Launch of PAL Robotics
• 09:15 Acquiring Early Funding
• 14:00 First Robot: REEM-A (2005)
• 18:22 REEM-B
• 23:22 REEM-C and REEM-H
• 26:16 Becoming CEO and TALOS (2017)
• 38:02 Humanoids for Service and Research
• 46:51 Retail Robotics and Remote Access
• 55:48 Daily Life of a CEO

Episode Links

• Website PAL Robotics: https://pal-robotics.com/
• YouTube PAL Robotics: https://www.youtube.com/PALRobotics
• LinkedIn PAL Robotics: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pal-robotics/
• LinkedIn Francesco Ferro: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesco-ferro-88791a1/

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