“Robots driving on ceilings? It’s not science fiction, it’s the future of warehouse automation.”
In today’s episode of Bitbuilders, we had Yegor Anchyshkin, CEO of InStock, and we got to learn about the fascinating world of automated storage and retrieval systems, the challenges of robotics startups, and the future of warehouse automation.
Tune in to find out about:
✅ How InStock is revolutionizing warehouse automation with ceiling-driving robots
✅ The importance of de-risking customers when selling new technology
✅ Why humanoid robots might not be the best solution for all automation needs
✅ The key to impressing customers with robotics demos
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Chapters
04:13 Introduction to Yegor and InStock
07:23 The Challenges of Robotics in E-commerce
10:27 Yegor’s Background and Early Ventures
13:19 Transitioning to Robotics and Automation
16:00 Understanding the Market for Robotics
19:00 Technological Barriers to Adoption
22:14 Innovative Robot Design and Architecture
25:22 The Importance of Performance and Cost
27:59 InStock’s Unique System Overview
31:13 Human-Robot Interaction in Warehousing
34:19 Flexibility and Modularity in Operations
37:13 Customer Needs and Market Adaptation
40:01 Deployment Strategies for Automation
43:10 Organizational Structure and Product Development
48:13 Building Confidence in Automation
50:07 The Role of System Integrators
51:20 Business Models for Automation
53:06 De-risking Customer Relationships
58:18 Future of Warehouse Automation
1:05:05 Challenges of Humanoid Robots
1:14:00 Advice for Founders in Robotics
