Standard Bots CEO: robots are at their '1973 moment'—and his plan to win US manufacturing
Rewkang · x · 2026-10-17
Standard Bots CEO Evan Beard argues robots are in their infancy, like the computer industry in 1973. His strategy: build a software platform letting users "vibe code" robots across use cases. The interview covers their Locate vision system, 400+ customers, vertical integration, why arms over humanoids, and the fact that 99% of US robot arms are made abroad, targeting 10% of US installs.
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