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Andy Lonsberry discusses how AI is transforming robotic welding and the future of industrial automation.

Andy Lonsberry is redefining what welding robots can do, and in this conversation, he reveals how AI is pushing manufacturing beyond the limits of traditional automation. In this episode, Mike Oitzman and Gene Demaitre sit down with Andy Lonsberry, CEO of Path Robotics, to explore how his team is using AI, reinforcement learning, and real-time visual feedback to make welding robots smarter, more adaptive, and capable of handling complex real-world conditions. From shipbuilding to infrastructure and other large-scale industrial applications, Andy explains why the future of welding depends on robots that can think, react, and move to the work—not just wait for the work to come to them. They discuss: - The founding story of Path Robotics - Why traditional welding automation plateaued - How AI and reinforcement learning improve weld quality - The role of real-world sensor data in adaptive welding - Why mobile, legged robots open new industrial possibilities - The business model behind Robotics as a Service - What’s next for AI-powered manufacturing If you’re interested in the future of industrial automation, physical AI, and the next generation of robotics, this conversation is a…

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