Designing Intelligence: How Artifact Builds AI Products That Actually Work

Guest: Michael Wegmüller, Co-Founder of Artifact
Co-host: Dalith Steiger-Gablinger
Host: Stephan Lendi

What makes a good AI product actually work in the real world? It’s not just about models and infrastructure – it’s about interfaces, intuition, and end-to-end product thinking. In this episode of AI Talk, we delve into Artifact, a fast-growing startup from Switzerland that's helping the next generation of teams turn AI into practical, daily-use tools. We speak to co-founder Michael Wegmüller about what makes AI useful, what most teams still get wrong – and how to build products that go beyond hype.

We discuss:

• What Artifact does and the problems they are solving
• The difference between building AI models and building AI products
• Why UX and integration are often more important than model performance
• Examples of AI in action: Artifact success stories
• Advice for startups and corporates: What to focus on next

Tune in to gain insights into building AI products that truly deliver value.

Robert MacKenzie – Scaling Robots with Purpose 

Language: English

How do you scale from a robotic prototype to 200+ autonomous machines working across the globe? In this episode, we talk to Robert MacKenzie, former CPO & CTO of ANYbotics, about what it takes to turn complex AI-powered technology into real-world impact — from industrial stair-climbing robots to fully autonomous inspection systems. Together with co-host Dalith Steiger-Gablinger, we explore AI, mobility, scaling deep tech companies, and what it means to lead at the intersection of people, product, and purpose.

Topics include:
✅ Robotics & AI in the field
✅ ANYmal’s industrial journey
✅ Product leadership in scale-ups
✅ Purpose-driven innovation
✅ The future of autonomous systems

Host: Stephan Lendi
Co-Host: Dalith Steiger-Gablinger

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