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!
GOFUNDME DONATION LINK: https://gofund.me/c9411590
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
PODCAST ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aspiring-stem-geek/id1765996824 Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DC719SJQ?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/202676097/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/60dPNJbDPaPw7ru8g5btxV?si=26e034e416f446d8
CONNECT: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-dolinay-frm-96a289106/ GitHub: https://github.com/ad17171717 X: https://twitter.com/DolinayG Odysee: https://odysee.com/@adriandolinay:0 Medium: https://medium.com/@adriandolinay
|-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
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.