Robots, mergers and acquitions with Peter Finn

In episode 214 of The Robot Report Podcast, Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman discuss recent robotics news, including potential tariffs on imported medical devices and robotics, and the IEEE Humanoid Study Group's framework for developing humanoid robot standards. They also cover the shutdown of drone startup Guardian Agriculture due to financial issues. The hosts preview the upcoming RoboBusiness event in Santa Clara, California, and an interview with Peter Finn from Brown-Gibbons Lang & Company, focusing on investment and market outlook in the robotics industry. The episode also highlights the Robotics Summit and Expo 2026, with confirmed keynote speakers from TRI and General Motors.

Outlines

Part 1: Event Recaps and Industry Outlook

Part 2: Standards, Failures, and Future Events

Part 3: Investment and Market Analysis with Peter Finn

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The Robot Report Podcast

Part 1: Event Recaps and Industry Outlook

Introduction and Mass Robotics Event Recap

RoboBusiness 2024 Preview

Potential Tariffs on Imported Robotics and Medical Devices

Part 2: Standards, Failures, and Future Events

IEEE Humanoid Study Group Publishes Framework for Robot Standards

Guardian Agriculture Shuts Down

Robotics Summit 2026 Call for Speakers and Interview Preview

Part 3: Investment and Market Analysis with Peter Finn

Introduction to Peter Finn and Current M&A Trends

Growth and Investment Opportunities in Automation and Robotics

Thoughts on the Humanoid and Industrial Robotics Markets

Emerging Technologies and Advice for Robotics Startups

Advice for Buying a Robotics Company and Navigating Market Complexities

Evolution of Investment Banking and the Role of AI

AI's Impact on Robotics and the Financial Sector, and Bridging the Gap

Robots, mergers and acquitions with Peter Finn

The Robot Report Podcast

Part 1: Event Recaps and Industry Outlook

00:08Introduction and Mass Robotics Event Recap

Introduction and Mass Robotics Event Recap

04:12RoboBusiness 2024 Preview

RoboBusiness 2024 Preview

07:33Potential Tariffs on Imported Robotics and Medical Devices

Potential Tariffs on Imported Robotics and Medical Devices

Part 2: Standards, Failures, and Future Events

12:38IEEE Humanoid Study Group Publishes Framework for Robot Standards

IEEE Humanoid Study Group Publishes Framework for Robot Standards

19:03Guardian Agriculture Shuts Down

Guardian Agriculture Shuts Down

25:36Robotics Summit 2026 Call for Speakers and Interview Preview

Robotics Summit 2026 Call for Speakers and Interview Preview

Part 3: Investment and Market Analysis with Peter Finn

28:59Introduction to Peter Finn and Current M&A Trends

Introduction to Peter Finn and Current M&A Trends

34:35Growth and Investment Opportunities in Automation and Robotics

Growth and Investment Opportunities in Automation and Robotics

42:32Thoughts on the Humanoid and Industrial Robotics Markets

Thoughts on the Humanoid and Industrial Robotics Markets

47:54Emerging Technologies and Advice for Robotics Startups

Emerging Technologies and Advice for Robotics Startups

52:23Advice for Buying a Robotics Company and Navigating Market Complexities

Advice for Buying a Robotics Company and Navigating Market Complexities

57:02Evolution of Investment Banking and the Role of AI

Evolution of Investment Banking and the Role of AI

1:00:48AI's Impact on Robotics and the Financial Sector, and Bridging the Gap

AI's Impact on Robotics and the Financial Sector, and Bridging the Gap