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Beyond The BenchOpen Control Systems for Industrial Machinery & Robotics with Roby Lynn (inside R2 Labs)In this episode of Beyond the Bench, Bill Brock interviews Roby Lynn, CEO and co-founder of R2 Labs, a company focused on creating open autonomy control systems for industrial machinery and robotics. They discuss the challenges in the industrial automation landscape, the importance of bridging the gap between software-defined robotics and traditional industrial controls, and share success stories from their early customers. Connect with Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbrock25/Talk to Peridio: https://www.peridio.com/contactSubscribe to Peridio's Newsletter hereChapters:(00:00) Introductio...2025-07-3035 min
Beyond The BenchShipping Hardware, Shaping Teams: Engineering Lessons from Mike CostaMike Costa from Volta Labs discusses transitioning from high-volume consumer electronics (Nike, SimpliSafe, WHOOP) to precision lab automation. Learn about building robots for genomics, the challenges of micro-liter fluidics, scaling from prototype to production, and why Boston's life sciences ecosystem is thriving. From embedded systems to DNA sequencing - a hardware engineer's journey into the future of laboratory automation.Connect with Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbrock25/Talk to Peridio: https://www.peridio.com/contactSubscribe to Peridio’s Newsletter here2025-07-2333 min
Beyond The BenchEngineering Neural Interfaces with Mattia LucchiniOn this episode of Beyond the Bench, we’re joined by Mattia Lucchini, Head of Wearable Sensors at Datwyler, to break down the tech behind biopotential sensing.From soft pulse electrodes to edge signal processing, Mattia walks us through how modern hardware is making real-time EEG, ECG, and EMG monitoring possible in wearables. We dive into the challenges of analog front-end design, the materials science behind skin contact, and what it takes to bring brain-computer interfaces out of the lab and into the real world.Connect with Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbrock25/Talk t...2025-07-0938 min
The TMPDIR podcastAvocado OS With Justin SchneckAvailable on your favorite podcast platform.
In this episode, we visit with
Justin Schneck from
Peridio about how Avocado OS is solving various problems
in the embedded Linux space. Avocado’s attributes are composability,
extensibility, and security. This platform composes embedded runtimes, which
seems like a practical alternative to containers at the edge.
Discuss this episode at our
community site.
2025-06-2755 min
Beyond The BenchHardware That Matters: Open Source Sensing with Keenan JohnsonOn this episode, Keenan Johnson—founder of Ribbit Network and Breadboard Foundry—joins us to talk about climate tech, open hardware, and building tools that actually move the needle. We explore how Ribbit’s global network of 3D-printed frog sensors is tracking greenhouse gases, why Breadboard Foundry is rethinking hardware planning from the ground up, and what it really takes to engineer for impact in the real world.Connect with Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbrock25/Talk to Peridio: https://www.peridio.com/contactSubscribe to Peridio’s Newsletter here2025-06-1831 min
Beyond The BenchEngineering the Future of Mining Tech with MistyWestTaylor Cooper, CEO of MistyWest, explains how his team of engineering physicists is revolutionizing mining with cutting-edge hardware. From using cosmic rays to X-ray the Earth for minerals to building fatigue monitors that keep miners safe, Taylor shares why mining needs to scale 6x to support global electrification - and the wild technologies making it possible. Plus, insights on when startups should outsource critical engineering work versus hiring in-house teams.Connect with Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbrock25/Talk to Peridio: https://www.peridio.com/contactJoin our show: https://www.peridio.com/podcas...2025-06-1140 min
The Innovators of ThingsFrom Blinky Lights to Avocado OS: Justin Schneck on Building the Future of Embedded LinuxIn this highly engaging episode, Jillian Kaplan talks with Justin Schneck, co-founder of Peridio, whose path to embedded systems engineering started not in a lab—but behind a drum kit in Hollywood. Justin shares his journey from musician and recording engineer to embedded Linux expert and open-source innovator.The episode dives deep into Justin’s early work building a remote-start motorcycle (complete with a blinky light jacket), his passion for building developer-friendly tools, and how he’s helping modernize embedded Linux with Avocado OS—a new platform designed to simplify and secure the next generati...2025-06-0629 min
Beyond The BenchEmbedded Linux Mastery with Thomas Petazzoni from BootlinEmbedded Linux expert Thomas Petazzoni (Bootlin CEO) shares insider knowledge on hardware drivers, Yocto Project development, and Linux kernel contributions. Discover why major hardware vendors struggle with upstream collaboration, how AI impacts low-level programming, and whether RISC-V will disrupt ARM dominance in industrial embedded systems.Connect with Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbrock25/Talk to Peridio: https://www.peridio.com/contactSubscribe to Peridio’s Newsletter here2025-06-0438 min
Beyond The BenchFrom Steam Deck to Immutable Linux: The Future of Embedded SystemsJoin Justin Schneck and Frank Vazquez as they dive into the fascinating world of embedded Linux, immutable distros, and the unexpected versatility of devices like the Steam Deck. Discover how system extensions, A/B updates, and immutable file systems are reshaping embedded development, and get an inside look at their new project—Avocado Linux, a binary distribution designed for embedded developers. Connect with Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbrock25/Talk to Peridio: https://www.peridio.com/contactSubscribe to Peridio’s Newsletter here2025-05-2830 min
Beyond The BenchThe Future Of Embedded Development - Inside Avocado LinuxJoin Peridio founders as they continue their story, revealing how they're transforming embedded Linux development with Avocado OS. Discover their practical approach to solving real-world hardware challenges, eliminating development bottlenecks, and making connected product creation more accessible across industries.Guests: -Justin Schneck: CPO at Peridio-Daniel Spofford: CTO at PeridioConnect with Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbrock25/Talk to Peridio: https://www.peridio.com/contactSubscribe to Peridio’s Newsletter here2025-05-1443 min
Beyond The BenchReinventing Robotics: Overcoming Deployment Barriers with Kim LoseyIn this episode of Beyond the Bench, host Bill Brock sits down with Kim Losey, CEO of Rapid Robotics, to explore how the company is reshaping automation for modern manufacturing and logistics. Kim shares insights on Rapid's strategic pivot toward more adaptable solutions, their success in streamlining sales cycles, and the growing role of generative AI in industrial tech. She also opens up about her unique path as a non-engineer leading a deep tech company — and what it takes to drive innovation from the top.Connect with Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbrock25/Talk to Perid...2025-05-0734 min
Beyond The BenchEmbedded Linux, Demystified – with Frank VasquezIn this episode of Beyond the Bench, host Bill Brock interviews Frank Vasquez, the "super villain of open source," about the evolution of embedded Linux build systems. Frank shares insights on when to use Yocto versus alternatives like Buildroot, explains the technical details of custom Linux deployments, and reveals his vision for moving Yocto beyond embedded systems into cloud infrastructure with a focus on security compliance and license management.Connect with Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbrock25/Talk to Peridio: https://www.peridio.com/contactSubscribe to Peridio’s Newsletter here2025-04-2329 min
Beyond The BenchEngineering the Impossible: LeafLabs Hardware RevolutionFrom designing neural interfaces to building truck-unloading robots, LeafLabs operates at the bleeding edge of hardware innovation. In this fascinating conversation, EVP Jami Fridman reveals how they transform scientific breakthroughs into working technology. Discover why top research institutions and tech companies turn to this powerhouse when they need the impossible built on tight timelines.Connect with Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbrock25/Talk to Peridio: https://www.peridio.com/contactSubscribe to Peridio’s Newsletter here2025-04-1633 min
Beyond The BenchFrom Elixir to Embedded Systems: Our Origin Story - Part 1Join Peridio founders as they share their origin story, from discovering Elixir to revolutionizing embedded systems development. Learn about the challenges of build systems, embedded Linux, and their mission to make hardware development more accessible.Our Guests: Justin Schneck: CPO at Peridio & Daniel Spofford: CTO at PeridioConnect with Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbrock25/Talk to Peridio: https://www.peridio.com/contactSubscribe to Peridio’s Newsletter here2025-04-0945 min
Cercanía desde el almaLa mujer que peridió su hijoTodos los seres humanos experimentamos la muerte de un ser querido, una dificultad, una carencia, una enfermedad, un despido, en fin, cada proceso una escuela de aprendizaje. Cuando nos vemos enfrentados a situaciones difíciles asumámoslas y entendamos que todo pasa y que también experimentamos lo bello, lo alegre y lo especial, en cercanía desde el alma.2020-12-0605 min
Curiando e HistoriandoRenascimento artístico e cultural #29Nesse episódio falaremos sobre renascimento cultural; esse termo foi criado no séc. XVI para descrever o movimento artístico que surgiu um século antes; tal momento foi marcado por ações dos pensadores renascentistas no âmbito cultural, econômico e político; o movimento surgiu na Itália no século XIV e se estendeu até o século XVII por toda a Europa. Tendo sido inspirado nos valores da Antiguidade Clássica e gerado pelas modificações econômicas, o Renascimento reformulou a vida medieval, e deu início a uma nova fase da história do ocidente, ch...2020-12-0121 min
¡Tenías que haber tirado Beauvue!#06 - "Tenías que haber tirado Beauvue"Estreno con derrota de Óscar garcía contra el F.C.Barcelona. Peridió el filial también contra el Racing Ferrol. También comentamos los primeros rumores para el mercado de invierno. Cerramos con la clasificación del Coruxo a la Copa del Rey.2019-11-1011 min