Robozone Podcast

Episode Description -In this episode we catch up with Kim and John as part of our Go Pro Update series sponsored by Kettering University. In addition, Kyle and Dennis stop by from Team 27 RUSH to go over what teams should be accomplishing for the Rapid React game after Kickoff and up to the end of the 6 week build season. There is a lot of information in this episode so get your pens and pencils out for some note taking!Kettering University GoPro Corner UpdateKim ShoemakerJohn WolfertSpecial Guests:Kyle and Dennis Hughes - Head Mentors - Team 27 RUSH

Episode Description -In this episode we catch up with John form Kettering University to ask about the preparations for the 2022 FRC Kick Event being hosted at Kettering University. Also in this episode, Andy Baker, Owner of AndyMark and Mentor for his FRC Team stops by and gives us a little bit of history of AndyMark. He talks about the success of products they have offered in the past. He talks to us about the coming FRC 2022 Rapid React season! Special thanks to Andy for giving me the chance to interview him for the podcast! Kettering Univeristy GoPro Corner UpdateJohn WolfertSpecial Guests:Andy Baker - Owner - AndyMark

In this episode, RC, Owner of West Coast Products and Head Mentor for his FRC Team stops by and gives us a little bit of history of WCP. He talks about the success of products they have offered in the past. He talks to us about the coming FRC 2022 Rapid React season! He provides insights his company's approach to supporting FIRST while also handling challenges with a pandemic. This is an episode that you will want to listen to AND Watch! Special thanks to RC for giving me the chance to interview him for the podcast! Special Guests:RC - Owner - West Coast ProductsVideo Podcast Link: https://youtu.be/NDbEVQii978

In this episode, Greg Needel from REV Robotics stops by and gives us a history of REV robotics and what they have to offer this coming FRC 2022 Rapid React season! He has products in hand and provides insights on the approach that each of the new products underwent in the design process to make it easier for robotics teams to design the electronics boards. Greg also provides the updates on the company's approach to supporting FIRST while also handling challenges with a pandemic. This is an episode that you will want to listen to AND Watch! Special thanks to Greg for giving me the chance to interview him for the podcast! Special Guests:Greg Needel - Co-Owner - REV RoboticsVideo Podcast Link: https://youtu.be/VtoqKboGKy4

RoboZone Podcast Episode #154 - The History of Swerve Drive Specialties and the MK Module Episode Description -In this episode, Patrick Woolfenden from Swerve Drive Specialties stops by and gives us a history of the MK series of Swerve Drive Modules that his company offers to the FRC Teams. If you have not heard of the MK series of Swerve Drive Modules than this is your opportunity to learn about how they came to be and the modifications and iteration the module has undergone over the past couple of years! This was an interview I was very much looking forward to recording. There are separate video and audio versions of the podcast so please chose which one or perhaps both that you would like to consume! Special thanks to Patrick for giving me the chance to interview him for the podcast! Special Guests:Patrick Woolfenden - Owner - Swerve Drive SpecialtiesVideo Podcast Link: https://youtu.be/yBf95OLFQx4Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/13110964/episode-154

Episode Description -In this episode, we recap the events at Kettering Kick-off 2021 over the two days that made up the event. In addition, we talked to the newly inducted members of Kettering University's Robotics Society. Emma, Abby and Julia tell us what it was like to get the news that they had been chosen for induction in the society and what they went through to apply. Kettering Go Pro Corner Update:John WolfertSpecial Guests:Emma MuccianteAbigail WolfJulia RickabaughVideo Podcast Link: https://youtu.be/zoRmOnKdNMA

Episode Description -In this episode, Chris Sommers stops by and provides his views and thoughts on the release of the Freight Frenzy FTC game for 2021. He provides his recommendations for how teams may want to prepare and build their robots to compete and overcome the challenges of the game. We review some of the rules and also draw some similarities and differences between FRC and FTC. Special Guests:Chris Sommers - FTC Team 5237 - The Loose ScrewsVideo Podcast Link: https://youtu.be/4eVjmqbt-9A

Episode Description -In this episode, we continue our new monthly series of podcasts in conjunction with Kettering University and IBM. This series will include subjects of AI and Cryptocurrency. Special Guest Gerry Cuomo, Computer Scientist working for IBM, educates us on the Blockchain! We cover the history, current trends and what we look to see in the future. Kettering Go Pro Corner Update:John WolfertSpecial Guest:Gerry Cuomo - IBMVideo Podcast Link: https://youtu.be/2ysm1kZTIbM

Episode Description -In this episode, we continue our new monthly series of podcasts in conjunction with Kettering University and IBM. This series will include subjects of AI and Cryptocurrency. Special Guest Ruchir, Computer Scientist working for IBM, educates our panel on these subjects. We cover the history, current trends and what we look to see in the future. For this episode Ruchir educates us on the benefits of AI through Supply-Chain, Security and Medicine!Kettering Go Pro Corner Update:John WolfertSpecial Guest:Ruchir Puri - IBMKettering Summer Camps:https://kettering.edu/academics/precollege

Episode Description -In this episode, we catch up with Art Nowakowski from the More Martians, Team 70 out of Goodrich Michigan as part of the FIM Top 20 Interview series! This is our final interview in this series, and we will soon be releasing a survey to poll across the country for the Top 20 FRC Teams in the USA which will be voted on by YOU! Follow the podcast for more information on when that will be available.FIM Top 20 Interview:Art Nowakowski - Team 70Team Website:https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/70/2018Team 70 Sponsors:General MotorsState of MichiganFiat Chrysler Automotive FoundationKettering UniversityPatti EngineeringLeoniMidstates Bolt & Screw Co.Mid Michigan Robotics AlliancePolyflex ProductsSpentechFord MotorGoodrich High School

Episode Description -In this episode, we return with one of the last two episodes in our series on the FIM Top 20 Interviews. This time up we have Spencer Peat from the Team 3098 - The Captains! Spencer provides some history of the team and their secret sauce that keeps the Captains steering their ship for success!FIM Top 20 Interview:Spencer Peat - Team 3098 The CaptainsTeam 3098 Sponsors:GMWaterford Foundation of Public EducationMichigan Department of EducationTeam Website:https://www.team3098wkhs.org/

Episode Description -In this episode, we return to our series on the FIM Top 20 Interviews. This time up we have Ellen Crain from the Team 314 - Big Mo! Ellen provides some history of the team and there secret sauce that keeps bog mo steaming ahead!FIM Top 20 Interview:Ellen Crain - Team 314 Big MoTeam Sponsors:M ManufacturingKettering UniversityDS SolidworksCarman-Ainsworth Educational FoundationState of Michigan - Department of EducationFlint Glass ServiceAdaptive Manufacturing SolutionsLocal 370 Plumbers & PipefittersMid States Bolt & ScrewA Frame Awards, Inc.Mid-Michigan Robotics AllianceCarman Ainsworth High SchoolTeam Website:https://www.bigmo314.com/

Episode Description -In this episode, we introduce a new monthly series of podcasts in conjunction with Kettering University and IBM. This series will include subjects of AI and Cryptocurrency. Special Guest Ruchir, Computer Scientist working for IBM, educates our panel on these subjects. We cover the history, current trends and what we look to see in the future.Kettering Go Pro Corner Update:Kim ShumakerJohn WolfertSpecial Guest:Ruchir Puri - IBMKettering Summer Camps:https://kettering.edu/academics/precollege

Episode Description -In this episode, we catch up with Gary Yahr from the Thunder Chickens, Team 217 as part of the FIM Top 20 Interview series!FIM Top 20 Interview:Gary Yahr - Team 217Team Website:https://www.thunderchickens.org/Team 217 Sponsors:Talbert & Leota Abrams FoundationAPTIVDeutronicsMcNaughton-McKayUtica Community SchoolsMacomb County MichiganSiemensBAEFCATennessee Industrial Electronics LLC (Master Robotics)FestoIndicon CorporationMNM Investment, LLCJomat IndustriesBanner EngineeringTurckMagnaElectro-Matic Products, Inc.Esys Automation, LLCGabletakShelby Township Lions ClubComplete AutomationPrototype Inc

Episode Description -In this episode, we catch up with Chad Potinsky from Team Trisonics, Team 4003 as part of the FIM Top 20 Interview series!FIM Top 20 Interview:Chad Potinsky - Team 4003Team Website: http://www.allendalerobotics.com/teams/frc/aboutTeam 4003 Sponsors:Alendale Public SchoolAlro SteelJR AutomationNASAODLSOLIDWORKSStandale LumberBUHLERDEWYSbarnumLumberman'sFASTENALPro-Tech Heating and CoolingBIZSTREAMDan PfeifferPTSolutionsVector

Episode Description -In this episode, we catch up with Jim Zondag from the Killer Bees, Team 33 as part of the FIM Top 20 Interview series!FIM Top 20 Interview:Jim Zondag - Team 33Team Website: http://www.killerbees33.com/Team 33 Sponsors:FCA FoundationInnovation First InternationalTI AutomotiveVINTECH IndustriesDesign Systems Inc.The Woodbridge GroupRe-SolJDM System ConsultantsBAE SystemsCTR ElectronicsMichigan Department of EducationNational InstrumentsAICAS RealtimeAutolivIntrepidCSThe Robot Space

Episode Description -In this episode, we catch up with John and Special Guest Bob Nichols from Kettering University to talk about the history of Kettering Kickoff which will happen again this September on the 18th and 19th. In addition, we interview James from Team 4362 as part of our FIM Top 20 Interview series!Kettering Go Pro Corner Update:Interviewee:John WolfertBob NicholsFIM Top 20 Interview:James Garrett - Team 4362Team Website: http://gemsrobotics.com/Team 4362 Sponsors:DTECSPA - Charyl Stockwell Preparatory AcademyASIIBMCS PartnersFog's PubKalitta Air59 WestThriventStatic Controls CorporationLeading Edge Cutting Solutions Inc.

RoboZone Podcast Episode #141 - AI at KU Part DeuxEpisode Description -In this episode we check in with John Wolfert and Andy Watchorn from Kettering University. Andy presents Part #2 of his presentation on Artificial Intelligence. Kettering Go Pro Corner Update:Interviewee:John WolfertAndy WatchornYouTube Link of the presentation: https://youtu.be/QJJB7hr8nuI

Episode Description -In this episode we check in with John Wolfert and Andy Watchorn from Kettering University. Andy presents Part #1 of his presentation on Artificial Intelligence. If you have any questions related this presentation that you would like answered in Part #2 of Andy's presentation scheduled for next week please send those questions to robozonepodcast@gmail.com! Kettering Go Pro Corner Update:Interviewee:John WolfertAndy WatchornYouTube Link of the presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9Xn5AmDTVA