250 : Solving the Impossible: Teaching Robots to See | Gokul NA (Founder,CynLr)

The Startup Operator

Join us for an intriguing episode of the Startup Operator Podcast as Roshan talks to Gokul, the founder of CynLr, a pioneering deep tech robotics startup. Discover how CynLr is transforming the way machines recognize and handle objects through advanced vision systems. Gokul shares the challenges of hardware manufacturability, innovation in automation, and insights into the future of robotics and human life. Learn about the journey of building a deep tech startup, fundraising intricacies, and fostering interdisciplinary talent to solve complex problems in the robotics industry.

00:00 Sneakpeak

01:03 The Journey of CynLr's Founders

03:06 Vision Systems and Robotics

06:49 The Evolution of Robotics

19:48 Building a Universal Factory

25:21 Starting a Robotics Company

37:38 Challenges with Vision-Based Systems

38:27 Understanding Customer Needs and Supply Chain

38:42 Navigating Organizational Dynamics

43:18 Identifying and Solving Profitable Problems

49:39 Manufacturing Complexities and Vendor Relations

01:04:42 Iterating in Hardware Development

01:08:21 Leveraging Industry Infrastructure

01:13:31 Dust and Shoes: The Unexpected Connection

01:14:20 The Future of Factories: Micro and Universal

01:15:06 Standardization Challenges in Robotics

01:15:48 Navigating Tech and Application Layers

01:17:23 The Patience Game: Building an Industry

01:18:30 Vision for Robots: Technical Challenges

01:20:15 Depth Perception: Human vs. Machine

01:28:11 Building a Talented Team

01:34:14 Fundraising for Deep Tech Startups

01:43:48 The Future of Humans and Technology

01:49:26 Conclusion and Reflections

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