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Modern CTOThe Future of Humanoid Robotics with Andrew Kiguel, CEO at RealbotixToday, we're talking to Andrew Kiguel, CEO at Realbotix. We discuss the state of humanoid robotics, why robots could solve the loneliness epidemic, and what the world will look like when robots are obtainable by average people.
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2025-07-2153 min
The Medical AI PodcastEp 61: Could you fall in love with a robot? With Andrew Kiguel, CEO of RealbotixIn Blade Runner Rick Deckard, meets Rachel. She is very beautiful and vulnerable, with a rich life narrative, andemotional depth. However, Rachel is a highly sophisticated, super-realistic android. But nonetheless he falls in love with her. How close are we to this vision of the future? Are there medical uses to companion robots? And are there hidden dangers? And what about you? - Could you fall in love with a robot? My guest is uniquely well-placed to explore these questions – because he is building the world's most advanced companion robots. Andrew Keegel, CEO ofRealbotix. The Medical AI Po...2025-07-0742 min
Stocks To WatchRealbotix ($XBOT) Showcases How Their AI Robots Are Built for Real-Life UseFrom making waves at CES 2025 to turning heads at the Bitcoin Conference 2025, Realbotix (TSXV: XBOT | FSE: 76M | OTC: XBOTF) is proving that humanoid robots are more than just gimmicks.Co-Founder and CEO Andrew Kiguel shares how humanoid robots like Aria and Melody are being deployed in real-world settings—from greeting guests at conferences to booking tickets and answering questions on the spot. Kiguel also discusses how Realbotix integrates various AI systems, highlights practical applications across multiple sectors, and explains how these robots could help address loneliness through companionship.Learn more about Realbotix: https://www.realbotix.ai...2025-06-1710 min
The Unlikely InnovatorsRealbotix and Aria on Humanoid RobotsOn the latest episode, Mike and Steve chatted with Matt McMullen, founder and COO of Realbotix, and Andrew Kiguel, the company's Executive Chairman and CEO, along with their AI-enabled humanoid robot, Aria, live at the Ontario Centre for Innovation's DiscoveryX conference.2025-05-2018 minStocks To WatchRobot Concierges Are Here: Realbotix CEO on Tix4 Collaboration & the Future of Companionship AICould robots be the future of customer service?In this interview, Realbotix (TSXV: XBOT | FSE: 76M | OTC: XBOTF) CEO Andrew Kiguel discusses their collaboration with Tix4 to bring an AI-powered robotic customer service agent to a Las Vegas ticket kiosk.Discover why autonomous robots offer advantages over avatar-based systems and how these customizable robots could transform customer interactions. Andrew also explains their upcoming conference trial and shares fascinating insights about potential applications in hospitality, healthcare, and retail.Watch until the end to find out why he believes they are uniquely positioned in this...2025-05-0213 min
Sex, Tech and Spirituality9: Could Your Next Lover Be A Robot? With Andrew Kiguel, CEO of RealbotixSend Kaamna a textWhat if your next best friend, therapist, or even partner wasn’t human—but a lifelike robot?In this episode, I’m joined by Andrew Kiguel, a tech pioneer who’s been working at the frontier of humanoid robotics. What fascinated me most about Andrew isn’t just the technology he’s helping to build—it’s the bigger questions it raises about connection, care, and what it means to be human.We discuss modular robots with synthetic skin, customizable faces, and how these companions are entering some of our most...2025-05-0239 min
Dinis Guarda YouTube Podcast Series - Powered by citiesabc.com and businessabc.netAndrew Kiguel - Realbotix Corp - Humanoid Robotics For CompanionshipAndrew Kiguel is a Canadian entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in investment banking, blockchain, AI, and robotics. He is the Chairman and CEO of Realbotix Corp., a company that creates AI-based human-like robots for companionship and social interaction. Realbotix is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, Frankfurt Stock Exchange, and OTCQB. To read more about Andrew Kiguel, please visit-https://businessabc.net/wiki/andrew-kiguelAndrew Kiguel Interview Questions00:00- 02:07 Key highlights02:08- 06:41 Introduction06:42- 09:30 The Power of Delayed Gratification09:31- 13:16 Andrew: The Entrepreneur13:17- 18:10 Andrew's Crypto Journey18:11- 20:51 A...2025-04-1159 minStocks To WatchRealbotix Success at CES 2025: CEO Andrew Kiguel Shares Next-Gen AI Robots & Investment OpportunityCan a robot be your best friend? For Realbotix (TSXV: XBOT | OTCQB: XBOTF | FSE: 76M0.F), the answer is a resounding yes.In this exclusive interview, CEO Andrew Kiguel reveals the buzz surrounding their lifelike humanoid robots showcased at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Discover the advanced features that set their AI apart and how Realbotix is pushing the limits of what's possible in technology today. Don’t miss out—watch now to learn why this company is one to watch!Stay updated on the latest from Realbotix by visiting their...2025-02-0309 min
AIP PodcastAIP Podcast EP 64 - Next-Gen Humanoid Robots for Social Interactions from RealbotixThis episode's guest, Andrew Kiguel, Chairman & CEO of Realbotix, shares his journey from co-founding a bitcoin mining company called Hut8, one of North America's largest bitcoin miners, to now leading Realbotix in creating next-generation humanoid robotics powered by AI made to improve the human experience through learning, connection and play. Realbotix boasts patented technologies and proprietary AI that they leverage to deliver lifelike humanoid figures with realistic silicone skin, movements, and facial expressions for the healthcare, education, and entertainment industries.Follow AIP Affiliate, RealbotixWebsite: https://www.realbotix.ai/LinkedIn: https...2025-01-2810 min
TechFirst with John KoetsierHumanoid robots: friends not just workers?Most of the time when we're talking about humanoid robots, we're talking about laborers ... workers who will fill our factories and fields.
What about friends?
Companions?
Or more?
In this episode of TechFirst, host John Koetsier chats with Andrew Kiguel, CEO of Realbotix, and Aria, his hyper-realistic AI-integrated robot.
We talk about the development, capabilities, and future applications of robots designed for companionship and interaction, including their costs, AI integration, and how big the companionship market, not just the labor market
00:00 Introduction to Humanoid Robots
01:28 The Future of Work with Robots
02:24 Emotional and Social Roles of Robots
03:23 Economic Impact...2025-01-0421 minStocks To WatchThe Rise of AI Robots: Realbotix CEO on Developing Realistic Social Humanoid RobotsDiscover this company that is pioneering a different approach to robotics - focusing on emotional rather than physical labor. While other companies build robots that move boxes or fold laundry, Realbotix (TSXV: XBOT | FSE: 76M0.F | OTCQB: XBOTF) creates socially intelligent companions that can be customized in both appearance and personality. With proprietary AI built on top of leading language models, these robots can maintain conversations, remember past interactions, and provide meaningful companionship.Watch the full interview of Realbotix CEO Andrew Kiguel to learn how the company is positioning itself in the rapidly growing companionship...2024-12-0311 minStocks To WatchThe Future of AI: Meet Aria, Realbotix's Human-Like Robot in Her First InterviewThe future is here. Discover the future of AI and robotics with Realbotix (TSXV: XBOT | FSE: 76M | OTC: XBOTF) Co-Founder & CEO Andrew Kiguel and President and COO Matt McMullen as they share their innovative approach to creating customizable, human-like robots with advanced AI. Their cutting-edge technology is on full display with Aria, an AI-powered humanoid robot, joining them for her first on-screen interview.From a $1 million theme park contract to potential applications in homes, hospitals, and schools, Realbotix is carving out a unique niche in the booming robotics market. Tune in to learn about their...2024-07-0914 minStocks To WatchSci-Fi Meets Reality: What Makes Tokens.com- Simulacra Merger a Promising AI Robotics StockStep into the future with Tokens.com (TSXV: COIN | OTCQB: SMURF | FSE: 76M), as they join forces with Simulacra to bring the disruptive technologies of humanoid robots, AI, and crypto to the market. Once confined to the realm of science fiction, humanoid robots are now on the verge of unleashing endless commercial opportunities. In this interview, Tokens.com CEO Andrew Kiguel and Simulacra CEO Matthew McMullen (now President and Director of Tokens.com) share the exciting implications of their companies' recent merger. McMullen goes in-depth on the capabilities and potential applications of...2024-04-3012 min
The Charlie Shrem ShowCrossroads: Navigating Fraud and the Bitcoin Shift with Andrew KiguelGood morning! In this riveting episode of our podcast, I dive into the dynamic and often tumultuous world of Bitcoin & Crypto. Our discussion starts with the trials of key figures in the crypto world, illustrating the intensified scrutiny from regulatory bodies.Andrew Kiguel and I then explore the dark side of this lack of regulation – the breeding ground for fraud. The episode features cautionary tales about individuals who exploited the system, underscoring the urgent need for accountability and oversight in the crypto sphere. We also dissect the public's fluctuating perception of cryptocurrency, from bull market excitement to sk...2023-12-0128 minThe Charlie Shrem Show(4/4) Bitcoin ETF, US Crypto Holdings & Global Tensions with Andrew KiguelWelcome! Join me and Andrew Kiguel, CEO of Tokens.com. The discussion opens with an exploration of the SEC's recent decision to delay its ruling on Grayscale's application for a Bitcoin ETF, unpacking the complex backdrop of legal and financial challenges that may be influencing this hesitation.We navigate through the internal dynamics of the SEC, shedding light on potential biases and political undertones that are shaping the landscape of cryptocurrency regulation. The conversation takes a surprising turn as we reveal the U.S. government's position as the largest holder of Bitcoin globally, a result of strategic...2023-11-1525 minThe Charlie Shrem Show(3/4) The Zalphas: A Debate with Andrew Kiguel(3/5) The Zalphas: A Debate with Andrew KiguelIn this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Andrew Kiguel, CEO of Tokens.com and a visionary in the digital landscape, to discuss the radical transformation of retail and finance through virtual reality. Kiguel's company has been at the forefront of this revolution, crafting immersive virtual stores for iconic brands such as Forever 21 and DKNY. These aren't just digital storefronts; they are complete, richly interactive environments where consumers can engage with brands in a whole new dimension. The conversation then shifts to a groundbreaking project that could redefine the future...2023-11-1017 minThe Charlie Shrem Show(2/4) The Morality of Bitcoin Mining: A Debate with Andrew KiguelIn a compelling discussion, hosts Charlie Shrem and Andrew Kiguel delve into the essence of blockchain, emphasizing its role in diffusing power to prevent centralization, ensuring trust, and bolstering security in financial transactions. They articulate how blockchain's immutable nature—where transactions, once recorded, are permanent—establishes a foundation of reliability.Charlie and Andrew discuss the historic challenge of the Byzantine generals problem and blockchain's groundbreaking solution to it. By incentivizing network participants, blockchain technology ensures a balanced power distribution, eliminating the risk of corruption and creating a trustworthy system.The episode also highlights the nuanced cons...2023-11-0815 minThe Charlie Shrem Show(1/4) Crypto or Bitcoin: A Debate on Definitions with Andrew Kiguel(1/5) Crypto or Bitcoin: A Debate on Definitions with Andrew KiguelJoin my friend Andrew Kuguel and I as we sit down and have a 5 part conversation about the topics that dominated 2023. In this episode, we discussed the changing narrative around Bitcoin. In the early days, Bitcoin was seen as an anti-establishment movement, a way for individuals to transact without relying on traditional financial systems. However, as the crypto industry has gained mainstream attention, with big players like JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs getting involved, the narrative has shifted. It's no longer just about being anti-establishment, but rather...2023-11-0322 minStocks To WatchTokens.com ($COIN) on the Startling Innovations in the Virtual SpaceThe virtual world holds many opportunities to bridge businesses with online communities. Using Web3, NFTs, and virtual environments, more consumers can be connected with businesses than ever before. Joining Stocks to Watch today are Andrew Kiguel, Co-Founder and CEO of @Tokenscom (CBOE: COIN | OTCQB: SMURF | FSE: 76M), and Josh Doner, the company's Chief NFT Officer. As a company knowledgeable in the virtual space, they discuss the potential of virtual technology and assets such as video games and NFTs in the online space and how companies can use that to their advantage. They also touch upon strategies that...2023-10-2318 minStocks To WatchTurning Web3 Disruption Into Opportunities | Tokens.com $COINWeb3 is set to disrupt "every piece of technology", says @Tokenscom (CBOE: COIN | OTCQB: SMURF | FSE: 76M) Co-Founder & CEO Andrew Kiguel. His company is taking this challenge head-on and transforming it into an opportunity. Tokens.com is a publicly traded company that invests in web3 assets and finds ways to build businesses around them.While web3 assets are popularly tied to direct ownership, Andrew explains that the company's ownership offers distinct advantages over individual ownership. The scale of the company's portfolio allows it to design and execute strategies for digital real estate, play-to-earn gaming, and staking—something tha...2023-09-1111 minStocks To WatchHow Metaverse Group Makes Immersive Brand ExperiencesThe world's leading brands are looking for new ways to get Generation Zalpha on board. That is why more and more household names are tapping the Metaverse Group, a @Tokenscom (CBOE: COIN | OTCQB: SMURF | FSE: 76M) subsidiary, to create new kinds of immersive experiences for young digital natives. Tokens.com Co-Founder & CEO Andrew Kiguel and Metaverse Group CEO Lorne Sugarman join Global One Media to shed light on what is going on behind the scenes.The Metaverse Group uses virtual worlds, NFTs, and custom tech solutions to bring businesses to life in award-winning, immersive digital experiences. Big...2023-07-2717 minStocks To WatchTokens.com and Hulk Labs are Ready for a Gaming Revolution@Tokenscom (CBOE: COIN | OTCQB: SMURF | FSE: 76M) is gearing up for a new gaming revolution based on NFTs and web3. Tokens.com Co-Founder & CEO Andrew Kiguel, together with Chief NFT and Hulk Labs lead Officer Josh Doner, gives Global One Media an overview of how the company plans to grind its way to a solid position in the gaming space.Hulk Labs is Tokens.com's gaming unit with a focus on tokenomics for brands, building data platforms, and game development. Hulk Labs is on a mission to capture the rapidly growing NFT and web3 gaming spaces and...2023-07-1815 minStocks To WatchZalphas': The New Demographic Driving Future | Tokens.com CEO Andrew Kiguel@Tokenscom (NEO: COIN | OTCQB: SMURF | FSE: 76M) is preparing for the influx of the 'Zalpha' consumer, that is, members of Gen Z and Generation Alpha. Co-Founder and CEO Andrew Kiguel talks with Global One Media about how this generation "should be in everyone's radar" and shares how businesses can capture this demographic.The runaway success of digital platforms like Roblox over the past decade helped build the foundations for newer innovations like the metaverse. These trends, Andrew explains, have helped shape the behavior of much younger generations. For Tokens.com, this presents wide-open opportunities to help businesses...2023-06-1508 minStocks To WatchHow Tokens.com $COIN Makes Web3 Investments Accessible | Interview with CEO Andrew KiguelTokens.com (NEO: COIN | OTCQB: SMURF | FSE: 76M) is helping investors get connected with web3, crypto, and the metaverse. Co-Founder and CEO Andrew Kiguel sits down with Global One Media to lay down the facts about Tokens.com, its genesis, and its vision. The publicly-traded company offers an avenue for traditional investors to get ahold of web3 investments. Kiguel explains how Tokens.com generates revenue with its business units and creates value for its investors. Tokens.com is focused on securing its place in the web3 ecosystem.For more information, visit: https://www.tokens.com/2023-05-1310 min
AGORACOM Small Cap CEO InterviewsTokens.Com Market Cap Matches Current Portfolio Of $17-20M In Digital Assets. Investors Getting Massive Metaverse Portfolio & P2E Gaming FreeInvestors all over the world have seen the advent of Web3 which includes
Metaverse
Blockchains
NFTs
Tokens and Cryptocurrencies
Despite the correction in each of these segments, the rise of Web3 is undeniable as evidenced by announcements we have seen from some of the world’s biggest companies - and the recent report by Citi that the Metaverse market alone will be worth $10-$13 Trillion by 2030
INVESTORS WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN WEB3 BUT DON’T KNOW HOW
As easy as it is for most investors to unde...2022-10-2425 min
AGORACOM Small Cap CEO InterviewsGlobal Partnerships With Top Brands Propel Tokens.com To Leadership Position In The MetaverseInvestors all over the world have seen the rise of Web3 which includes:
● Metaverse
● Blockchains
● NFTs
● Tokens and Cryptocurrencies
The rise of Web3 is undeniable as evidenced by announcements we have seen from some of the world’s biggest companies … but as difficult as it is to understand the economics of just any one of these elements, it is even harder to actually invest in them because trading often takes place on Web3 platforms that are very difficult to navigate
ENTER TOKENS.com
A Web3 company that...2022-06-2127 min
WeCruitr PodcastHappy & Succeeding: Andrew Kiguel (Tokens.com)We’re in the beginning stages of an innovative revolution. The metaverse is the Web3 next wave, changing the way we’ll socialize, work, play video games and interact.
Andrew Kiguel, CEO of Tokens.com and an early real estate investor in virtual reality, recently made headlines with his company’s purchase of real estate in the fashion district of Decentraland, paying around $2.5 million for the space. Kiguel, a former investment banker, sees the future in the metaverse.2022-03-2843 minWeCruitr PodcastTo learn more about metaverse, we spoke with Andrew Kiguel, CEO of Tokens.comThe Metaverse Is The Web3 Wave That Democratizes Buying And Building Real Estate, Hosting Fashion Shows, And Monetizing Video Gaming
We’re in the beginning stages of a relatively new revolutionary innovation. The metaverse is the web3 next wave changing the way we’ll socialize, work, play video games, and interact. We’ll soon see business started, office buildings constructed, meetings held for remote workers, and job interviews conducted in virtual reality.
To learn more about metaverse, we spoke with Andrew Kiguel, CEO of Tokens.com, an early real estate investor in virtual reality. The former investment banker recently made headli...2022-03-2843 min
WEB3 OPPORTUNITIESInto The Metaverse with Andrew Kiguel, Co-Founder & CEO of tokens.comHost Kelvin Wong talks with Andrew Kiguel, Co-Founder and CEO of tokens.com, about a number of interesting topics including:• How the idea of creating one of the largest bitcoin mining companies in the world originated over drinks• Proof of Stake vs Proof of Work.• Why brands need a presence in the metaverse• Common misconceptions about the metaverse• How brands can improve customer engagement in the metaverse• Interesting ways of using the metaverse• And much more www.web3opp.com2022-03-1752 min
The Jay Martin ShowAndrew Kiguel: Bitcoin Mining, Metaverse Disbelievers, and Changing TourismAndrew Kiguel is the Co-founder and CEO of Tokens.com. He is also the Co-founder of Hut 8 Mining, which blazed the trail for digital asset mining, becoming one of the first publicly traded crypto mining companies in the stock market. Andrew joins Jay as they discuss the complexities of the metaverse, parallels the metaverse has with the real world, and Andrew's expectations of the metaverse becoming a multi-trillion dollar industry. Jay and Andrew finish up the conversation by talking about the non-believers of the metaverse, and how people are not looking at the metaverse through the right lenses. 2022-03-1345 min
OWC's Leaders & Game ChangersTOKENS.COM CEO ANDREW KIGUEL ON WHY WEB3 ASSETS, THE METAVERSE AND CRYPTOCURRENCIES ARE ON LEADERS MINDSHow can you purchase virtual real estate and invest in cryptocurrencies? How can we take part in the first Metaverse fashion week in Decentraland with Roberto Cavalli, Dolce and Gabbana, Tommy Hilfiger and more! What are web3 assets and more will be revealed in this episodes of Leaders and GameChangers.2022-03-1041 min
NewGen MindsetEPI 064 - A Gateway To New Assets w/Andrew Kiguel (Co-Founder, CEO, Tokens.com - COIN.NE/SMURF.NE)On this episode, we focus on a new industry that has been highlighted by JP Morgan has having a trillion dollar potential in the near future. Joining us, is Andrew Kiguel the Co-Founder & CEO of Tokens.com, a publicly listed company (COIN.NE / SMURF.OTC) who's main purpose is to offer investors an opportunity to get indirect exposure into Web 3.0, Metaverse real estate, DeFI and NFT related Digital Assets.
We break down the potential of Decentraland - a digital universe where people can create, invest in assets, advertise their company's, and discuss the impacts of it’s inv...2022-03-0757 min
AGORACOM Small Cap CEO InterviewsTokens.com $COIN Already Has An 8-Digit Metaverse Portfolio - And Sees An $8 Trillion MarketWhen it comes to the Metaverse Tokens.com CEO Andrew Kiguel doesn’t pull any punches. Here is a recent quote from him:
“The Metaverse Is A Trillion Dollar Market Opportunity That Is Going To Impact Every Type Of Consumer Technology. These 3D Interconnected Worlds Are The Next Iteration Of Social Media, Gaming, Fashion And Computing. It Is A Massive Opportunity That The World Is Just Beginning To Discover”
In case you have your doubts about the Metaverse and the entire Web3 complex, consider what happened in 2021:
Cryptocurrencies surpassed $2 Trillion
DeFi deposits...2022-02-2533 min
The Dealmakers’ Edge with A.Y. StraussInvesting in Metaverse Real Estate with Andrew Kiguel, Founder & CEO, Tokens.comDid you ever want to know what it’s like to buy and develop commercial real estate in the Metaverse? Join host Aaron Strauss as he chats with Andrew Kiguel about some of the biggest plays in Metaverse real estate.Highlights include:What a plot of land is like in the Decentraland, Sandbox, and Mana.Influences in Metaverse culture from the seminal Snow Crash, to Grand Theft Auto, to The Matrix trilogy.Why brands like Nike, Gucci, Balenciaga, Chanel, and Ralph Lauren are major players in the Metaverse.How the concept of provenance in di...2022-02-1526 min