In this episode I talk with Damian Kozak who has worked in the robotics field for over 6 years. We discuss his introduction to robotics at Northeastern University, robots Damian has worked with at Amazon, the challenges of automating warehouses, our wild running competition and
more. Hope you enjoy our conversation!
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FROM THE PODCAST:
Amazon Robotics Research:
https://www.amazon.science/research-areas/robotics
Article - How Amazon deploys collaborative robots in its operations to
benefit employees and customers:
https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/operations/how-amazon-deploys-robots-in-its-operations-facilities
Backyard Ultra Marathon Documentary - JUST ONE MORE LAP :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRXKZSqvtrw
Song Intro/Outro: Work by Gang Starr
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|-Video Chapters-|
0:00 - Intro
1:55 - Mechanical Engineering at Northeastern
4:15 - Robotics course at Northeastern
7:30 - Internship at Reiser
10:45 - Work life balance
14:00 - ChatGPT
17:07 - History of Amazon Robotics
20:20 - Robin robot
23:18 - The most impressive robot
25:45 - Data collection from robots
28:52 - Interacting with robots on the warehouse floor
32:26 - Automation levels of warehouses
34:19 - Marathon running
37:32 - Our running challenge
39:58 - Our favorite running environments
43:58 - Ultramarathons
47:51 - The factors that affect your running
52:16 - David Goggins 4x4x48 Challenge
54:58 - Competing against yourself
55:56 - Scuba diving
59:41 - Advice for aspiring mechanical engineers
1:01:12 - Damian's Fundraiser
1:02:32 - Outro
