Dec. 16, 2025

Scaling Edge AI and Robotics in the Real World | Hunter Dunbar (Audio Only)

Scaling Edge AI and Robotics in the Real World | Hunter Dunbar (Audio Only)

Defense tech, robotics, and edge AI are moving fast, but scaling them in the real world is hard. Hunter Dunbar, Chief Product Officer at Luxonis, joins the show to break down embedded computer vision, AI hardware, and perception systems used across drones, robotics, and defense applications.


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LuxonisWe discuss why Luxonis operates as a software company that ships hardware, how edge AI actually performs outside the lab, and why logistics, reliability, and manufacturing matter more than demos. Hunter shares candid takes on humanoid robots, investor-driven vs customer-driven robotics startups, and the reality of model decay at scale. A grounded conversation on where autonomy and defense tech are headed, and where the hype falls apart.


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