Mike Oitzman

California, Cleveland, Kentucky, Nevada City, United States

Editor at WTWH Media LLC

Co-Host at The Robot Report Podcast

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Cosmic Industries gets funding to automate, accelerate solar installation

1 week ago | therobotreport.com | Mike Oitzman

Cosmic Industries has secured $4 million in funding to develop artificial intelligence-driven robots aimed at expediting the construction of essential infrastructure, with an initial focus on large-scale solar energy installations. The company said it intends to address labor shortages and streamline the development of U.S. energy infrastructure, beginning with solar power projects.
Hugging Face bridges gap between AI and physical world with Pollen Robotics acquisition

1 week ago | therobotreport.com | Mike Oitzman

In a decision signaling its move into the physical world, artificial intelligence leader Hugging Face has acquired French robotics firm Pollen Robotics. The companies yesterday announced the acquisition for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition underscores Hugging Face’s ambition to position robots as the next frontier for AI, advocating for an open, accessible, and customizable future.
Building a universal robotics platform with BOW

1 week ago | therobotreport.com | Mike Oitzman

In Episode 191 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Mike Oitzman and Eugene Demaitre interview Nick Thompson, co-founder of and CEO of BOW, along with Daniel Camilleri, founder and chief technology officer of BOW. BOW is a University of Sheffield spinout designing a robotics platform that aims to simplify the development of robotic applications.
Zoox expands autonomous vehicle testing to Los Angeles

2 weeks ago | therobotreport.com | Mike Oitzman

Zoox Inc. this week announced that it is starting street-mapping operations in Los Angeles as the first step to deploying its robotaxis in the coming years. The Foster City, Calif.-based company is expanding its autonomous vehicle testing, making Los Angeles the sixth city following Miami and Austin. The Zoox test fleet, already operational in locations such as San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Seattle.
RBR50 recap: Spotlight on robotics innovation

2 weeks ago | therobotreport.com | Mike Oitzman

In Episode 190 of The Robot Report Podcast, the entire editorial staff of The Robot Report discusses the 2025 winners of the RBR50 Innovation Awards.
Carbon Robotics introduces the new Carbon AutoTractor autonomy kit

3 weeks ago | therobotreport.com | Mike Oitzman

Carbon Robotics launched a new tractor autonomy package this week. The Carbon AutoTractor is designed to retrofit any number of existing tractor platforms and deliver full driverless autonomy for the tractor. The system is remotely monitored by Carbon Robotics operators, who can handle interventions in real time to minimize operational disruptions.
Carbon Robotics introduces the new Carbon AutoTractor autonomy kit

3 weeks ago | manufacturingtechnologytoday.com | Mike Oitzman

Carbon Robotics launched a new tractor autonomy package this week. The Carbon AutoTractor is designed to retrofit any number of existing tractor platforms and deliver full driverless autonomy for the tractor. In addition to the Carbon Autonomy Kit, staffers at the Remote Operations Control Center can handle interventions in real time to minimize operational disruptions.
CNH acquires intellectual property and assets of Advanced Farm

3 weeks ago | therobotreport.com | Mike Oitzman

CNH Industrial has agreed to acquire the assets and intellectual property of Advanced Farm, an startup developing robotic apple pickers. Several growers in Washington state successfully piloted the apple-picking system during the 2024 harvest season, and it performed as expected. “The value we see in Advanced Farm’s technology lies in its ability to address labor shortages and enhance the efficiency and resilience of the agricultural industry,” said a CNH spokesperson.
Ali Kashani on the future of last-mile logistics

3 weeks ago | therobotreport.com | Mike Oitzman

In Episode 189 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Mike Oitzman and Eugene Demaitre interview Ali Kashani, CEO and co-founder of Serve Robotics. In this podcast, Ali Kashani, CEO of Serve Robotics, discusses the company’s impressive growth, including a 700% revenue increase, and plans to scale their fleet of delivery robots significantly.
Torc debuts physical AI for long-haul trucking at NVIDIA GTC 2025

4 weeks ago | therobotreport.com | Mike Oitzman

Torc Robotics Inc. recently announced that it is collaborating with Flextronics International Ltd. and NVIDIA Corp. to develop a scalable physical artificial intelligence compute system for autonomous trucks. The company last week demonstrated its technology at NVIDIA GTC in San Jose, Calif. “It was really exciting to make our GTC debut this week, along with the announcement of our NVIDIA and Flex collaboration,” said CJ King, chief technology officer of Torc, at the event.