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How Gecko Robotics is Transforming Asset Management Using Robot Inspectors - Troy Demmer


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Are robots the future of infrastructure safety? This startup's journey might surprise you.

In this episode of Bricks and Bytes, Gabriele got a chance to interview Troy Demmer, co-founder of Gecko Robotics.

We learned about Troy's journey from healthcare to robotics, the challenges of building hardware startups, and how Gecko is transforming infrastructure maintenance for both private and public sectors... and many more!

Tune in to find out about:

✅ How Gecko's robots collect 10 million data points in a day vs. 10,000 manually in a week

✅ The importance of finding the right early customers for hardware startups

✅ Navigating the complexities of government contracts and public sector work

✅ Why selling outcomes as a service can be a game-changer for robotics companies


For those who are new, BitBuilders is all about diving deep into the world of construction robotics and the innovators shaping the future of the built environment.


Note: This episode is a Re-Release from BitBuilders


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00:00 Intro to the Episode and Our Sponsors

02:00 Introduction and Background
04:12 Understanding the Built World and Asset Life Cycle
07:47 Focus on Power Boilers and Expansion to Other Structures
15:11 Delivering a Service for Asset Health Clarity
23:52 Selling a Comprehensive Health Map of Assets
25:04 Granular Data and Actionable Maps for Asset Health
27:08 Robotic Inspections and Gathering Data While Assets are Online
28:36 Data-Driven Decision-Making for Asset Lifecycle Management
29:28 Meeting Customer Needs for Novel Inspection Methods
31:14 Using Tech Stack for Future Planning and Thoughtful Decision-Making
32:42 Gecko Robotics' Small but Mighty Fleet of Robots
34:43 Supply Chain Resilience and Lessons Learned in Manufacturing Robotics
37:33 Gecko Robotics' Entry into the Public Sector and Focus on Critical Infrastructure
41:34 Working with the US Navy to Improve Ship Maintenance and Construction
48:21 Challenges of Navigating Bureaucracy in the Public Sector
50:11 Advice for Founders in the Built World: Prioritize Customer Problem-Solving

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