Ghost Robotics: Innovating for Safety

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Gavin Kenneally discusses the evolution of Ghost Robotics and the future of legged robots.

On the show this week, Gavin Kenneally, CEO and co-founder of Ghost Robotics, discusses the journey of the company from its inception to becoming a leader in legged robotics. He highlights the unique challenges and advantages of legged robots compared to wheeled counterparts, emphasizing their ability to navigate difficult terrains. The discussion also covers the importance of customer feedback in product development, the ruggedization of robots for military applications, and the future of robotics, including the potential for two-armed robots. Gavin shares insights on the impact of global events on robotics innovation and the company's commitment to keeping people out of harm's way. Learn more about Ghost Robotics: https://www.ghostrobotics.io ### – SPONSOR – Download the 2026 State of the Robotics Industry Report: https://www.therobotreport.com/state-of-robotics-industry-report-2026/

People in this episode

Guest: Gavin Kenneally

Topics covered

• legged robotics
• military applications
• customer feedback
• robotics innovation
• safety

Keywords

• Ghost Robotics
• legged robots
• robotics innovation
• military robotics
• customer feedback

Sponsors

The Robot Report

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Organizations: Ghost Robotics, The Robot Report

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