Are robots the future of infrastructure safety? This startup’s journey might surprise you.
In our first episode of BitBuilders, Gabriele got a chance to interview Troy Demmer, co-founder of Gecko Robotics.
We learned about Troy’s journey from healthcare to robotics, the challenges of building hardware startups, and how Gecko is transforming infrastructure maintenance for both private and public sectors… and many more!
Tune in to find out about:
✅ How Gecko’s robots collect 10 million data points in a day vs. 10,000 manually in a week
✅ The importance of finding the right early customers for hardware startups
✅ Navigating the complexities of government contracts and public sector work
✅ Why selling outcomes as a service can be a game-changer for robotics companies
For those who are new, BitBuilders is all about diving deep into the world of construction robotics and the innovators shaping the future of the built environment.
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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:12 Understanding the Built World and Asset Life Cycle
05:47 Focus on Power Boilers and Expansion to Other Structures
13:11 Delivering a Service for Asset Health Clarity
21:52 Selling a Comprehensive Health Map of Assets
23:04 Granular Data and Actionable Maps for Asset Health
25:08 Robotic Inspections and Gathering Data While Assets are Online
26:36 Data-Driven Decision-Making for Asset Lifecycle Management
27:28 Meeting Customer Needs for Novel Inspection Methods
29:14 Using Tech Stack for Future Planning and Thoughtful Decision-Making
30:42 Gecko Robotics’ Small but Mighty Fleet of Robots
32:43 Supply Chain Resilience and Lessons Learned in Manufacturing Robotics
35:33 Gecko Robotics’ Entry into the Public Sector and Focus on Critical Infrastructure
39:34 Working with the US Navy to Improve Ship Maintenance and Construction
46:21 Challenges of Navigating Bureaucracy in the Public Sector
48:11 Advice for Founders in the Built World: Prioritize Customer Problem-Solving
