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The Robot Report Podcast

Steve Crowe, Mike Oitzman, Gene Demaitre

Booking Overview

A weekly interview-focused robotics and automation show featuring founders, CEOs, technical leaders, and specialists from robotics companies and the broader industrial technology ecosystem. Credible pitches include robotics executives, warehouse-automation leaders, manufacturing and industrial-AI experts, technical infrastructure specialists, and policy experts with practical industry insight; booking difficulty is medium because guests are typically established professionals but not necessarily mainstream public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 269

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 8.3k subscribers

Instagram: 2.5k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

robo_podcasts@wtwhmedia.com

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Host

Steve Crowe - Robotics journalist and podcast cohost covering robotics companies, technology, and industry developments.

Mike Oitzman - Robotics industry journalist and podcast cohost focused on industrial robotics, automation, and emerging applications.

Gene Demaitre - Robotics editor and podcast cohost covering automation, manufacturing, and applied robotics.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Senior executives, founders, general managers, technical leaders, developer advocates, and subject-matter experts with direct experience building, deploying, or supporting robotics, industrial automation, manufacturing, warehouse systems, or related infrastructure.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led a robotics, automation, manufacturing, or industrial technology company, Managed commercial robotics or warehouse-automation deployments, Developed practical applications of artificial intelligence, manufacturing software, or industrial data systems, Held a senior technical or operational role at an established robotics or manufacturing technology company

Recent Guest Discussions

Roby Lynn - Software-defined Manufacturing, Industrial Automation, Factory Systems Integration, Operational Technology, And Manufacturing Software.

Marc Kermisch - Design For Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence In Production, Simulation, CNC Machining, 3d Printing, Injection Molding, And Scaling Physical Products.

Josh Cloer - Warehouse Robotics, Physical AI, Piece Picking, Recovery Workflows, Production Deployment, And Automation Adoption.

Derik Pridmore - Ai-driven Warehouse Automation, Robotic Perception, Hardware-agnostic Systems, Continuous Learning, Reliability, Safety, And Fulfillment Performance.

Doug Pagnutti - Time-series Databases, Industrial And Robotic Data, Sensor Integration, Edge Computing, Telemetry, And AI Infrastructure.

Recent Topics

Robotics, Automation, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Artificial Intelligence

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Why humanoid robot demos still fail the generalization test

October 09, 2026

Janine Sinanan-Singh, Director of Gen AI Research at Appen, joins Mike Oitzman and Gene Demaitre to discuss the data, evaluation, and human oversight needed to advance robotics and agentic AI. They explore how video and egocentric data can support robot training, why latency and generalization remain difficult, and where human judgment still matters. Janine describes Appen’s evolution from speech and linguistics into supporting generative AI, multimodal systems, agents, and robotics with ex...

Inside Omron’s Next-Generation LD Mobile Robots

October 02, 2026

The interview this week explores the European robotics market with OMRON’s Miguel Garces Moreno, covering growth in collaborative robots and AMRs, shifting demand toward sectors such as pharma, and the impact of labor shortages and supply-chain pressures. Miguel discusses how OMRON aims to stand out through software, navigation, safety, and fleet management—not hardware alone. He previews the LD150 and LD300 mobile robots, including faster wireless charging, expanded safety features, and i...

General Robotics Is Betting on Modular Intelligence, Not One Robot Brain

September 25, 2026

Sai Vemprala, CTO of General Robotics, talks about why robotics still faces a major gap between research and real-world deployment—and how the company’s Grid platform aims to close it. Their conversation explores robot-agnostic intelligence, simulation, reusable skills, deployment architecture, enterprise data ownership, and the growing role of agentic AI. Rather than relying on one universal “robot brain,” Grid combines specialized capabilities—including perception, grasp prediction, a...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Robot Report Podcast?

The Robot Report Podcast is hosted by Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman. Its publicly listed email is robo_podcasts@wtwhmedia.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Robot Report Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Robot Report Podcast: robo_podcasts@wtwhmedia.com.

How many listeners does The Robot Report Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Robot Report Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Robot Report Podcast?

The Robot Report Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior executives, founders, general managers, technical leaders, developer advocates, and subject-matter experts with direct experience building, deploying, or supporting robotics, industrial automation, manufacturing, warehouse systems, or related infrastructure. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a robotics, automation, manufacturing, or industrial technology company; Managed commercial robotics or warehouse-automation deployments; Developed practical applications of artificial intelligence, manufacturing software, or industrial data systems. Recent guests include Roby Lynn, Marc Kermisch, and Josh Cloer.

How hard is it to get booked on The Robot Report Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Robot Report Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Robotics, Automation, Manufacturing, Warehouse, and Artificial Intelligence. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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