Here's my conversation with Dave Coleman (@waffle), Founder and CPO of PickNik Robotics (@PickNikRobotics). Dave shares how they're making robot arms work in challenging environments - from strawberry fields to space stations. PickNik has helped over 110 companies deploy robotic arms in diverse applications. Find it on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Links in comment. I recommend listening at 1.5x Timestamps: 0:00 Start 1:04 Introduction to Dave Coleman 1:29 Overview of PickNik Robotics 3:16 Challenges in Robotic Manipulation 4:54 Unstructured Robotics and Applications 13:45 MoveIt Pro: The Commercial Grade Solution 44:11 Human-Robot Interaction and High-Level Commands 45:22 NASA Collaborations and Space Robotics 48:33 Space ROS and Open Source Initiatives 52:06 Challenges in Space Robotics 53:32 The Future of Robotics and Industry Applications 1:02:06 Hivebotics Case Study 1:10:57 Mobile Manipulation and Humanoids 1:19:20 Challenges and Opportunities in Mobile Manipulation 1:25:32 PickNik's Vision and MoveIt Pro 1:27:58 Conclusion and Future Prospects