At Calibrate Ventures, we invest in visionaries who are pushing the boundaries of deep tech, AI and robotics. One of those visionaries is Brad Porter, CEO and founder of Cobot, with whom I recently sat down to interview at the annual Calibrate Ventures Retreat.
With over two decades of experience in robotics and AI, Brad has been at the forefront of a number of waves of innovation. He played key roles in the internet wave at Netscape, the early cloud wave at Tellme Networks, and as CTO at Scale AI, where he helped advance the forefront of AI. At Amazon, he led the team that scaled the company’s fleet of robots from 50,000 to 500,000 in just four years. He then brought his industry insight to founding Cobot, where he’s redefining the mission of autonomous AI with collaborative robotics.
Days after our interview, Cobot announced their highly anticipated launch of Proxie, its groundbreaking collaborative robot. Brad’s vision for Proxie—and for the robotics landscape as a whole—is inspiring and transformative.
In my interview with Brad, he delves into how Cobot is shaping the future of automation. The full video is below - a few highlights include:
What problem is Cobot solving? Bringing mobile collaborative robots into real-world environments like logistics, hospitals and manufacturing.
What are the challenges of building robots vs. humanoids? Why robots designed to complement structured environments are more practical and impactful today.
What role are AI breakthroughs playing in robotics advancement? How step-function advancements in AI are opening possibilities for robotics to scale.
As Brad explains, “AI breakthroughs are coming all the time, but they're coming in a nonlinear way. They're in step functions.”
Cobot | Brad Porter, Founder & CEO
If you’re building the next big idea in AI, automation or robotics, we’d love to connect. At Calibrate Ventures, we’re passionate about partnering with founders who are redefining what’s possible. Connect with us through our contact page—we’re excited to hear your story and explore how we can help you build your vision.