Adrian Stoch: Driving Hai Robotics' U.S. expansion

In Episode 215 of The Robot Report Podcast, Adrian Stoch, CEO of Hai Robotics USA, discusses his move from GXO Logistics to Hai Robotics, attracted by the company’s customer-focused approach and innovative culture under founder Richie Chen. Stoch emphasizes the importance of aligning automation solutions with customer needs, highlighting a trend toward large-scale automation driven by global supply chain challenges and labor shortages. His goals for Hai Robotics in the Americas include building a skilled team and implementing lean processes to support growth and enhance customer success. The episode also covers major robotics industry news, including Dexory’s milestone of 500 million warehouse scans and an $80 million Series B funding round aimed at expanding its AI-powered DexoryView platform and U.S. market presence. DoorDash introduced Dot, a compact autonomous delivery robot designed for neighborhood deliveries, capable of carrying up to 30 pounds and traveling at speeds up to 20 mph. Zoox has begun testing its self-driving robotaxi service in Washington, D.C., marking its