Automation Awakenings: Who It's For and Who Sponsors It

Est. audience: 800
Apple rating: 5 from 2
Cadence: Every two weeks
Latest: 2026-10-27
By: Dr. Oliver Zuchowski and Matthias Koblitz
Based on: 12 recent episodes

Covers: Mobile robotics, AGVs, AMRs, humanoid robots, VDA 5050 standards, fleet management software, and warehouse automation deployment.
For: Logistics managers, factory operators, and automation engineers deploying industrial robotics and fleet software.
Best for: Professionals planning, deploying, and managing automated mobile robot fleets in warehouses and factories.
Skip if: General consumer tech enthusiasts or software developers outside industrial robotics and logistics.

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From Warehouse to Yard: Bridging the Indoor-Outdoor Gap // Lars Hee Hansen (Capra Robotics): Explains operational realities and requirements for moving pallets and totes outdoors between industrial buildings.
VDA 5050 3.0 Is Here: What Changes for AGVs & AMRs // Constantin Enke (VDA 5050 Core Team): Breaks down updates and breaking changes in the latest VDA 5050 robotics communication standard.
5 Red Flags Your Fleet Software Supplier Is Not What They Claim: Highlights warning signs to avoid selecting the wrong fleet management software vendor for robots.

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