FCC robot ruling shines a spotlight on U.S. policy; how next-gen AI can help warehousing
By
Mike Oitzman
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July 31, 2026
The Robot Report Podcast
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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 to Derik Pridmore, CEO, co-founder, OSARO.
Derik Pridmore, CEO, co-founder, OSARO.
In this conversation, Pridmore breaks down how warehouse robotics has evolved from limited perception systems to adaptable AI-driven automation. He 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, offering integrated perception and control software for industrial scale robotic deployment.
He has over a decade of investment experience, including roles at Founders Fund and Arda Capital Management. He invested in DeepMind and Clarifai.
Show timeline
4:51 – News of the week
35:46 –
Derik Pridmore
, CEO, co-founder, OSARO
News of the week
Experts react to FCC limits on U.S. imports of new humanoid and mobile robots
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Mike Oitzman
Mike Oitzman is a robotics industry veteran and Senior Editor of WTWH Media’s Robotics Group, covering automation for The Robot Report and co-hosting its podcast. With 25+ years of experience, including leadership roles at Adept Technology, Mike founded the Mobile Robot Guide (acquired by WTWH). He is a leading expert on Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), physical AI, and RaaS business models, holding a Systems Engineering degree and an MBA. He can be reached at
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