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Building a universal robotics platform with BOW

 BOW robotics co-founders explain how their platform can simplify robotics application development in the latest podcast episode.
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In Episode 191 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Mike Oitzman and Eugene Demaitre interview Nick Thompson, co-founder of and CEO of BOW, along with Daniel Camilleri, founder and chief technology officer of BOW.

Headshot of nick thompson.

Nick Thompson, co-founder and CEO of BOW.

BOW is a University of Sheffield spinout designing a robotics platform that aims to simplify the development of robotic applications.

Thompson and Camilleri discuss the challenges in the robotics industry, the features of the BOW software development kit (SDK), and the company’s business model.

The conversation also touches on partnerships, integration with the Robot Operating System (ROS), and the future of robotics, particularly in relation to artificial intelligence and task-oriented development.

headshot of Daniel Camilleri.

Daniel Camilleri, co-founder and CTO of BOW.

Show timeline

  • 8:30 – Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman recap the week’s news
  • 27:00 – Mike and Gene interview the BOW management team.

News of the week

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6 effects tariffs could have on the warehouse automation market

From a slowdown in investment to changes in e-commerce product flows worldwide, Rueben Scriven, a research manager at Interact Analysis, looks at potential consequences. Not all of them are bad — third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and warehouse automation suppliers might experience increased demand, as retailers and supply chains invest in efficiency and resilience.

Serve Robotics begins autonomous deliveries in Dallas

Serve Robotics Inc. last week announced the launch of its service in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. The company said the strategic expansion, in continued partnership with Uber Eats, represents a major milestone in its plan to deploy AI-powered delivery robots across the U.S. by the end of 2025.

Zoox expands autonomous vehicle testing to Los Angeles

Zoox Inc. this week announced that it is starting street-mapping operations in Los Angeles as the first step to deploying its robotaxis in the coming years.

The company plans to soon begin mapping missions in Los Angeles, paving the way for autonomous trials later this summer. This initial mapping phase is a crucial step in preparation for autonomous trials, which Zoox said it expects to begin later this summer.

BRINC raises $75M in funding for emergency response drones 

BRINC Drones Inc. has raised $75 million in new funding. The Seattle-based company said it plans to use the capital to accelerate the development and production of its emergency-response drones.

BRINC claimed that its systems enable drones to be deployed instantly to first-responder situations while police and fire teams are en route. The company said the new funding will enable it to meet increasing demand from public safety agencies, advance research and development for next-generation drone technology, and expand its workforce to support continued growth and innovation.

Waymo is officially mapping Japan next week

Waymo LLC plans to collect data in Tokyo with test rides operated by human drivers, according to Reuters. This is the first time the Alphabet Inc. self-driving unit and 2025 RBR50 Robot of the Year winner will operate its cars on public roads outside the U.S., after conducting tests in multiple cities.


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