Listen "Why Softbank is shopping Boston Dynamics; FedEx's Aaron Prather"
Episode Synopsis
We break down why Softbank is reportedly looking to sell Boston Dynamics to Hyundai for upwards of $1B. Hyundai would be the third owner of Boston Dynamics in the last 7 years. What's the reason for the sale: slow commercialization from Boston Dynamics, soured investments from Softbank or both? We discuss.
We're also joined by Aaron Prather, FedEx's senior advisor of technology, research and planning, to discuss FedEx's growing use of robotics, his work on mobile robot interoperability, advice for startups, and his thoughts on Boston Dynamics and more.
We're also joined by Aaron Prather, FedEx's senior advisor of technology, research and planning, to discuss FedEx's growing use of robotics, his work on mobile robot interoperability, advice for startups, and his thoughts on Boston Dynamics and more.
More episodes of the podcast The Robot Report Podcast
Designing Space Robots
11/11/2025
FIRA 2025 Ag robotics recap
24/10/2025
RoboBusiness 2025 Recap
21/10/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.