Robots in Depth

In this second interview of the Robots in Depth series our host Per Sjöborg talks to Melonee Wise, lifelong robot builder and developer.

Melonee shares how she first got into building things at a young age and how that led to studying mechanical engineering and leaving her PhD project behind to become the second employee of Willow Garage. She shares some personal anecdotes from the first few years at Willow Garage, including both successes like the PR2 and some less successful moments.

Melonee also gives her perspective on the development phase robotics is in now and what the remaining challenges are. Related to that, she discusses what is feasible to deliver in the next five years vs. what her dream robot would be.

Melonee Wise is currently CEO of Fetch Robotics.

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The interview series Robots in Depth has now been launched! Robots in Depth is an interview show where the host Per Sjöborg talks to everyone in robotics. The interviews are one on one with leading researches, entrepreneurs, investors, users or policy makers within robotics.

The show is recorded at different events around the world using a portable TV studio that has been specifically designed to produce a high quality output, yet be relatively light weight and portable.

If you like the show, you can support us on Patreon. With more support more interviews from new locations can be made.