Topic: Robotic Fly

3 chapters across the catalog

Cash is Criminal
Episode 1512 32:38 - 35:18

1512: Cash is Criminal

Tevel Flying Autonomous Robots for Fruit Harvesting

Israeli startup Tevel has developed Flying Autonomous Robots (FAR) designed to pick fruit using sophisticated machine vision and gentle grippers. These drones can operate 24/7 using LED lights for night work and are currently being tested in orchards in Italy and the United States. While the technology aims to reduce labor costs, skeptics question the battery life and the robots' ability to reach fruit deep within dense foliage.

Rory's Dad
Episode 1286 3:31:40 - 3:34:14

1286: Rory's Dad

End of Show Mix, Joe Biden, Public Health

The final segment featured a montage of clips including Joe Biden's "running for Senate" gaffes and warnings about public health principles. The mix included references to a "robotic fly" and the potential for violence in the streets following the election. The show ended with a final declarative statement on the uncertainty of the current political moment.

Replacists
Episode 1161 1:01:34 - 1:03:11

1161: Replacists

Flying Cars and the Failed Robot Utopia

A discussion on the historical promise of a robot-led utopia notes that society was once told automation would lead to a life of leisure. The failure to deliver "The Jetsons" lifestyle, specifically flying cars, has led to a modern disillusionment with technological progress and the current fear surrounding job displacement.