Making Robot Arms Work Anywhere: From Space to Strawberry Fields

Join me for a fascinating conversation with Dave Coleman, Chief Product Officer and Founder of PickNik Robotics, as we explore how robotic arms are transforming industries from space exploration to agriculture. Dave shares insights on making robots work in challenging, unstructured environments and reveals how PickNik is revolutionizing robotic manipulation through their MoveIt Pro platform. This episode is perfect for robotics engineers, tech enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the future of automation across diverse industries. Links: - PickNik Robotics: https://picknik.ai - MoveIt Pro: https://picknik.ai/pro - Dave Coleman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davetcoleman - PickNik LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/picknik - Audrow Nash Podcast: https://audrownashpodcast.com Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:04 Introduction to Dave Coleman 01:29 Overview of PickNik Robotics 03:16 Challenges in Robotic Manipulation 04:54 Unstructured Robotics and Applications 13:45 MoveIt Pro: The Commercial Grade Solution 44:11 Human-Robot Interaction and High-Level Commands 45:22 NASA Collaborations and Space Robotics 48:33 Space ROS and Open Source Initiatives 52:06 Challenges in Space Robotics 53:32 The Future of Robotics and Industry Applications 01:02:06 Hivebotics Case Study 01:10:57 Mobile Manipulation and Humanoids 01:19:20 Challenges and Opportunities in Mobile Manipulation 01:25:32 PickNik's Vision and MoveIt Pro 01:27:58 Conclusion and Future Prospects