Raumi Sidki, Director of Robotics at Robust AI

From DARPA Grand Challenge spectator to robotics director: Rami's journey at Robust AIRami, Director of Robotic Systems at Robust AI, traces his path from watching the 2004 DARPA Grand Challenge as a kid where his father competed, to building robots at Apple, Amazon, and now Robust AI.In this episode, he shares what it's like coming full circle to compete in the very challenges that first inspired him, why safety and "human-first" design are core to Robust AI's approach and what roles the team is hiring for right now, from motion controls to fleet simulation.The Techne Connect Podcast 🎧Thank you for listening to Techne Connect! This podcast takes you inside the companies and conversations shaping the future of engineering.From space and defence to robotics, AI, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and next-generation mobility, each episode features the founders, engineers and technology leaders building tomorrow's world.Through candid discussions on innovation, leadership, product development and career journeys, the podcast uncovers the ideas, challenges and breakthroughs driving the world's fastest-moving industries. Whether you're an engineer, founder, investor or simply fascinated by emerging technology.Techne Connect offers a front-row seat to the people creating what's next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.