Cutting Edge Following Robots: Piaggio Fast Forward with Greg Lynn | #24 | Automate 2026
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In this episode, Nicholas Karamanian speaks with Greg Lynn from Piaggio Fast Forward. Greg shares insights into their innovative autonomous robots, focusing on sensing, human interaction, and applications in various industries. Discover how their technology is shaping safer, more efficient workplaces and the future of robotics.
Piaggio Fast Forward Website: https://piaggiofastforward.com/business
Piaggio Fast Forward LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/piaggiofastforward/
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Keywords
robotics, autonomous robots, AI, human movement prediction, industrial automation, Piaggio Fast Forward, data-driven robotics, safety, manufacturing, logistics
Key Topics
Human movement prediction and sensing in robotics
Applications of autonomous robots in industry and logistics
Data collection and AI models for robot navigation
Safety features and human-robot collaboration
Market strategy and future plans for Piaggio Fast Forward
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Greg Lynn and Piaggio Fast Forward
00:12 Overview of the company's AI models and data collection
01:14 Unique features of Piaggio's robots: forward following and safety
02:02 Demonstration of robot navigation and interaction
04:01 Applications in factories, data centers, and logistics
05:19 Indoor use cases and upcoming European certification
07:47 Star Wars partnership and consumer robot insights
09:02 Company structure, manufacturing, and European presence
10:48 Future priorities: goods to people and scalable markets
12:23 Company's product stability and market position
13:18 Team composition and talent acquisition in Boston
15:48 Training data collection through human interaction
16:28 Product update cycle and recent developments
17:31 Greg Lynn's background and approach to problem-solving
18:26 Impact of construction experience on robotics design
19:12 Philosophy of improving human work through robotics
19:41 Future directions and industry applications
