Robert Blank, VP of Product and Growth at Lucid Bots

In this episode of The Techne Connect, Robert Blank, VP of Product and Growth at Lucid Bots, shares how his team is redefining commercial robotics through purpose-built innovation.Robert explains how Lucid’s aerial and ground-based robots are tackling dull, dirty, and dangerous work, from automated cleaning to industrial painting, and why speed, iteration, and real-world deployment are key to their success.He reflects on his unconventional path from biology to robotics, the lessons learned from startup challenges, and why curiosity, resilience, and empathy drive effective product leadership.Finally, Robert discusses scaling robotic production, the hype around humanoids, and how Lucid’s fearless culture and rapid engineering cycles are building the next generation of field-ready automation.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.