Matt Puchalski

Co-founder and CEO

Bucket Robotics

This talk will delve into the hard-learned lessons of developing reliability and triage processes for a distributed fleet of robots. Drawing from Matt’s experiences at Argo AI and Stack AV, he will share insights on establishing robust documentation, balancing standardized procedures with customized solutions, and implementing effective incident management frameworks. Attendees will gain actionable tools to optimize their operations and meet the growing demands of their customer base.

About Matt

Matt Puchalski is the founder of Bucket Robotics, a Y Combinator backed company specializing in providing perception and detection solutions for the robotic manufacturing space. Prior to founding Bucket Robotics, Matt established the Reliability processes for the autonomous vehicle company Argo AI, serving as the on-the-ground engineer for critical technical milestones and external demos. He then developed the testing infrastructure for Stack AV, achieving zero-to-public road operations with an autonomous trucking fleet in less than a year. Passionate about robotics and innovation, Matt aims to empower businesses to harness the full potential of automation.

Rishabh Agarwal

CEO & Co-Founder

Peer Robotics

This talk will be centered around the process and challenges of onboarding different customers (automotive, electronics, etc.) across different geographies like the US, Europe, and India. I will be going through how even if we are deploying with the same customer, geography can still play a significant role in the value proposition. Will walk through an example of a deployment with a large automotive player where one operation was in India and the other in Hungary and how varied the adoption process was along with the long-term requirements and their internal KPI. 

About Rishabh

Rishabh is the Co-Founder and CEO of Peer Robotics, are a collaborative mobile robotics startup with operations in the US and India. He did his research along the lines of Human-Robot interaction first from UMD and then from Siemens in Germany. Over the last few years, he has been playing a more customer-centric role, interacting and working along with end-users. 

Angel Hernandez

Global Industry Consultant - AMR

Rockwell Automation

Production logistics involves managing the flow of goods, data, and resources from the procurement of raw materials to the delivery of finished products. This comprehensive operation requires a seamless integration of manual labor and machinery, ensuring a well-orchestrated and efficient workflow. PLCs, motor drivers, sensors, HMIs, and other industrial components are now accompanied by AMRs to assist humans in handling the most labor-intensive tasks. Therefore, integrating best practices in RobOps and interoperability is crucial for ensuring well-orchestrated Production Logistics operations.

In this session, Rockwell Automation will explore innovative strategies for achieving autonomous Production Logistics. Learn how Rockwell’s solutions foster connectivity between humans, machinery, and AMRs, creating an adaptable and efficient Production Logistics ecosystem.

About Angel

Rockwell is a leading provider of industrial automation technologies and a strong advocate for Autonomous Production Logistics, especially following its acquisition of OTTO Motors. Angel Hernandez, the Global Industry Consultant for AMR at Rockwell, brings extensive experience in interoperability and a solid background in AMRs.

Chris Grill

Senior Robotics Engineer

SKA Robotics

Robot fleets can bring tremendous value to various industries, but their potential is often limited without proper integration with customer systems. In this talk, Chris will share some practical insights and strategies that have led to successful integrations and deployments of these fleets. We'll cover essential topics such as designing effective WiFi networks, establishing reliable enterprise communication layers, and creating robust backend architectures. He'll also discuss common challenges and share best practices to help ensure your robotic operations are efficient and dependable. Join him to learn how to make the most out of robot fleets through thoughtful system integration.

About Chris

Chris Grill is a seasoned Senior Robotics Engineer at SKA Robotics, with over 20  years of experience in software and systems engineering. His extensive career includes key positions at multiple robotics companies in the Pittsburgh area. Chris has a rich history in software development and technology integration, and has presented at prestigious events like the O'Reilly Open Source Convention. His commitment to education is evident in his support for high school and adult education technology classes. He enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and their four dogs.

This panel brings together industry leaders who have successfully overseen large-scale robot deployments. The panelists will share their experiences and the challenges they faced during scaling, from technical obstacles to making robots and people work together. This panel will offer useful strategies for those navigating this rapidly evolving field.

Panelists

Saman Farid, Formic

Kevin Leiter, Burro

Roman Ilyushin, Brain Corp

Kavitha Velusamy, Robust.ai

Join a group of panelists who are enabling their customers to operate robots at scale. They will discuss the pivotal role of proper tools and best practices in successful robot fleet deployments, highlighting key aspects such as interoperability, performance analysis, and remote interventions. This insightful discussion provides a comprehensive view of the evolving landscape of fleet management and robot operations platforms.

Panelists

Michael Bowcutt, Romaric

William Sitch, Main Street Autonomy