FCC robot ruling shines a spotlight on U.S. policy; how next-gen AI can help warehousing
In Episode 255 of The Robot Report Podcast, we talk with Derik Pridmore, co-founder and CEO of OSARO.
Derik Pridmore is CEO of OSARO.
Pridmore breaks down how warehouse robotics has evolved from limited perception systems to adaptable AI-driven automation. He also shares why hardware-agnostic design, continuous learning, and real-world monitoring matter more than flashy demos — and why the biggest breakthroughs in robotics still depend on balancing specificity, reliability, and safety.
Pridmore co-founded OSARO in 2015 to specialize in AI software for industrial automation. The company offers integrated perception and control software for industrial-scale robotic deployment.
He has more than a decade of investment experience, including roles at Founders Fund and Arda Capital Management. Pridmore has invested in DeepMind and Clarifai.
Show timeline
- 4:51 – News of the week
- 35:46 – Derik Pridmore, co-founder and CEO of OSARO
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