Episode 52 | Humanoids Transforming Your Workplace | Michael Morin
In this episode of Machine Minds, we sit down with Michael Morin, the CEO of Boardwalk, a cutting-edge company revolutionising workplaces with humanoid robots. Michael takes us through his journey into the robotics world, starting in 2007, and the founding of Boardwalk in 2017. We dive deep into the development of Alex, their flagship humanoid, and how it’s being used to transform the aviation industry.
Michael shares insights into the key technologies behind Alex and explores the roles humanoids could take on, freeing people from dangerous or mundane tasks. He also sheds light on what sets Boardwalk apart in the competitive humanoid market and provides valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to break into this exciting field.
Tune in to hear about Michael’s career path, the future of humanoids, and what it takes to lead in this transformative industry.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Machine Minds Show Introduction
01:19 Michael's career path
04:20 Boardwalk Robotics founding history
07:04 The development of Alex
10:55 Key technologies behind Alex
12:30 Boardwalk Robotics headquarters
16:20 Market difference from the others.
18:08 Pilot programs and real world applications
21:18 What impact do you want Alex to have in the long term?
25:46 The importance of hiring good team members
31:55 Qualities you look for when hiring
38:36 What excites you most about the future?
42:56 Advice for entrepreneurs
Where to Find the Guest:
Connect Michael Morin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mijomo/
Connect Boardwalk Robotics on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/boardwalk-robotics/
Company Website: https://www.boardwalkrobotics.com/
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