Public EV charger utilization is a broken model and Madhav Ayyagari and David Alspaugh, co-founders of Inductive Robotics, may have figured out a way to fix it through autonomous EV charging. Our conversation explores the founders' journeys, the necessity of their solution in the face of growing EV adoption and inadequate infrastructure, and the technical workings of their robotic charging system. They delve into the challenges of fundraising in the hardware space, the importance of vehicle compatibility, and the future roadmap for their technology, emphasizing the potential for scalability and improved user experience in EV charging.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Autonomous EV Charging

01:05 Founders' Journey and Vision

03:21 The Necessity of Autonomous Charging Solutions

08:14 How the Charging System Works

10:18 Technical Specifications and Charging Rates

12:18 Utilization and ROI in EV Charging

15:33 The Smart Adapter Explained

18:11 Challenges in Vehicle Compatibility

21:11 Robotic Navigation and Charging Process

27:15 Future Applications and Scalability

32:38 Fundraising Journey and Challenges

39:16 Roadmap for the Future

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