OpenAI has once again made headlines in the artificial intelligence community. During a recent roadmap reveal, CEO Sam Altman shed light...

Humanoid robots are no longer science fiction—they’re real, functional, and beginning to impact the future of work. Figure 01’s Helix...

OpenAI’s new Deep Research feature represents a major step forward in practical AI use. Unlike standard web search that retrieves simple...

Rising labor costs, staffing shortages, and increasing customer expectations are reshaping the restaurant industry. Artificial intelligence and robotics are no longer futuristic novelties, they’re becoming essential tools for solving back-of-house inefficiencies and enhancing front-of-house experiences.

In modern manufacturing, consistency isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. When precision coatings or intricate fabrication are involved,...

Across manufacturing floors, laboratories, and even office settings, a quiet revolution is underway. Collaborative robots are no longer...

When you hear "robot," you might picture massive machines behind safety cages on a factory floor, but a new generation of robots is...

AI is no longer just a buzzword, it’s a strategic necessity. From chatbots and machine learning to automation software and robotics,...

Despite the clear benefits of automation, many organizations still hesitate to fully embrace it. Concerns around cost, disruption, and...

The rise of AI and robotics has triggered a lot of questions: Will machines take our jobs? Will humans be replaced? The truth is more...

In many manufacturing and industrial organizations, the phrase “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” still guides decision-making. But in a world defined by speed, scale, and innovation, that mindset may be holding businesses back, especially when it comes to automation. Automation isn’t just about solving problems, it’s about unlocking potential.

In this compelling episode of Beyond the Bot, hosts Tony DeHart and Steven King step away from the Blue Sky Lab and go live from 79 Degrees West. Their conversation, streamed across LinkedIn, YouTube, and beyond, dives deep into the evolving landscape of AI and automation in both physical and digital spaces.

Manual systems often conceal high error rates and costly inefficiencies. Even a 1% data entry error rate can lead to recalls, defects, or lost revenue. In 2023 alone, labeling mistakes caused 50% of U.S. food and beverage recalls — with an average cost of $10 million per recall.

Myth #10: Automating Ties You to a Single Vendor (Integrator Lock-In) Reality: A common fear is that automation locks you into a single vendor forever. In truth, good automation partners empower you to be self-sufficient. They provide training, documentation, and even source code or schematics when needed. A responsible integrator treats the relationship as a partnership, ensuring your team can manage routine operations independently.

If you’re a small business owner looking to automate manual processes, a cobot — or collaborative robotic arm — is often the most accessible entry point. These systems are designed to work safely alongside people, reduce repetitive strain, and increase consistency in daily operations.

In this episode of Beyond the Bot, Tony DeHart and Steven King dive deep into the most persistent myths surrounding automation and its role in modern business. From fears about job loss to misconceptions about cost, customization, and control, they bring clarity, nuance, and plenty of practical insight.

There’s a lot of noise right now about AI replacing jobs—and while it’s true that automation is changing the nature of work, that narrative often misses the bigger picture. For most small and midsize businesses, the real story isn’t job loss—it’s competitive acceleration. The companies gaining ground today aren’t eliminating roles; they’re using AI to amplify what people can already do.

As artificial intelligence becomes a driving force in modern business, one thing is clear: the workforce is changing. For small and...

In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, computer vision is transforming how machines interact with the physical world. From autonomous cars to automated quality inspection systems, computer vision is enabling machines not just to see—but to understand and act on what they see.

Tony DeHart talks with Justin Lorenzo, President of L&M Architectural Signs, about how a multi-generational, family-run signage business is transforming with automation. Justin shares how his team embraced robotic painting technology not only to boost efficiency but to elevate quality—meeting the intense demands of modern manufacturing without compromising on craftsmanship. From early challenges to impressive ROI, they explore what it really means to merge tradition and innov