Humanizing robots to make them more human, so they can be easily introduced into manufacturing plants, regardless of their field.

Michael’s bio: Michael has a strategic spirit, focused on the Robotics industry’s evolution, and motivated to enable innovative products focused on market issues. His goal? Maximize the potential of all, to conquer the world as a team!

Michael is the Director Of Product Development at AV&R located in Montreal

Let’s talk about AV&R can you give our listeners a brief about what you do

AV&R started in precision inspection and grinding, polishing of aerospace components

When did you start using the things that you learned in aerospace and apply them to medical device and which devices are we talking about

There is an difference between accuracy and repeatability in robotics, can you explain the difference?

Any how did you overcome this issue with respect to vision inspection and polishing

You have a big partnership with FANUC, it is a bit unusual to be tied to one robot brand?

Let’s talk about data, is this something that is important to your customers?

ROI - has that discussion changed

Has pandemic affected business?

How do you attract personnel to AV&R?

Where do you see the industry going from here

Personal question - optional, what do you like to do when you are not selling robot solutions

Michael, thanks for coming onto the podcast, how can people get a hold of you?

To find out more about AV&R in Montreal, check them out. If you would like to reach out Michael here is his LinkedIn.

Also, please have a listen to AV&R's podcast: Robotics for all https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/robotics-for-all-podcast-by-av-r/id1543217034

Mentioned on the podcast: Rolls Royce Aletheia AI Framework https://www.rolls-royce.com/media/press-releases/2020/14-12-2020-trustworthy-artificial-intelligence-rolls-royce-publishes-pioneering-bias-control.aspx

AV&R episode on the AI Aletheia Framework:

https://www.rolls-royce.com/sustainability/ethics-and-compliance/the-aletheia-framework.aspx

Enjoy the podcast.

Regards,

Jim BerettaCustomer Attraction Industrial Marketing & The Robot Industry Podcast

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