Industrial Talk is chatting with Perryn Olson, Chief Marketing Officer at REX.com about “Transforming Industry and Safety by Deploying Robotic Solutions.” The following is a summary of our conversation:
Industrial robotics with expert Perryn Olson. 0:00
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Scott MacKenzie invites listeners to industrial talk.com for education, collaboration, and elevating the conversation around industry.
Perryn Olson joins the conversation on robots, bringing wealth of knowledge and defining use cases for addressing pain.
Using robots in construction industry for safety and efficiency. 4:47
Perryn: AEC industry veteran, now CMO of Stupid Robot, aims to make construction safer and more efficient with robotics.
Super Droid Robotics develops robots for various applications, including inspection and maintenance, using royalties from a runner-up finish on BattleBots.
Robotics in various industries and challenges in adoption. 8:37
Perryn discusses the different levels of robotics, from remote control to autonomous, and how they are used in various industries.
The pushback against using robots in construction is their owners' desire for regular progress monitoring, which can be boring after the initial excitement.
Scott MacKenzie: Challenges in selling robots include lack of understanding and sophistication among potential customers.
Perryn: Robot adoption is isolated and varies across industries, with some companies having a dedicated "robot person" while others rely on tech-savvy individuals.
Using robots for construction inspections and safety. 13:05
Perryn discusses the high cost of reality capture robots on job sites, with some models costing over $150,000.
Perryns company is working on a more affordable solution, with a goal of making robots accessible to small and medium-sized businesses.
Perryn describes how their company's robotics can help reduce safety risks in manufacturing and construction by automating tasks that were previously done by humans, such as inspecting a flue under a steel mill.
Perryn provides an example of how their robotics can provide video documentation of an inspection, allowing for easier comparison of results over time and improving safety in the industry.
Industrial robotics sales and customization. 17:49
Perryn mentions that customers often come to them with pain points and the company collaborates to find solutions.
The company has added a salesperson team since acquisition and is now more strategic with conferences to reach potential customers.
Perryn discusses how their company customizes robots for clients, often for single-use purposes, and then resells them to other companies for different uses.
Perryn highlights the diversity of their robots, which they use in various industries, including manufacturing, nuclear facilities, and police departments, and how they adapt their robots to meet clients' specific needs.
Robotics trends and tasks for humans. 23:02
Perryn discusses the trend of robots taking over tasks that are unsafe or dirty, such as cleaning and inventory management, and how this is similar to the progression of technology in the past (24 words)
Perryn mentions a robot at Sam's Club that can sweep the floor, and how they decided to jump in front of it (26 words)
Perryn discusses the potential for robots to replace dangerous and dirty jobs in industries such as construction and oil and gas, opening up new opportunities for people with disabilities.
Perryn highlights the demand for robotic tank cleaning and industrial tinkling, with companies trying to find ways to use robots to complete these tasks more efficiently and safely.
Robots in manufacturing and their potential impact. 27:42
Perryn discusses the potential of robots in the workplace, addressing concerns about job replacement.
Scott MacKenzie emphasizes the importance of robots in industry, providing contact information for listeners to engage with him.
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