Automation Awakenings

Siemens on VDA 5050 Myths, Fleet Scaling and Humanoids in Logistics // Christoph Zeltner

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

VDA 5050 is not plug and play. Mixed fleets are harder than most expect. And humanoids are already being tested inside Siemens. In this Automation Awa...

5 Red Flags Your Fleet Software Supplier Is Not What They Claim

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Picking the right fleet-management software for your mobile robots is tricky—and far more painful if you choose the wrong one. In this Automation Aw...

5 Red Flags When Choosing a Mobile Robot Provider (AMR/AGV Buyer’s Guide)

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Picking the right AMR/AGV partner is hard—and expensive if you get it wrong. In this Automation Awakenings episode, we break down 5 clear red flags ...

#69 5 Million Humanoids by 2030 // David Reger (Neura)

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Automation Awakenings, we sit down with David Reger, Founder & CEO of Neura Robotics, to explore how one of the fastest-growing...

#68 Brownfield vs. Greenfield: How to Make Mobile Robots Work in Legacy Facilities

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summer ideas turn serious: can you automate a brownfield plant with mobile robots? Yes—if you tackle the right hurdles in the right order. In this e...

#67 Do You Really Need a VDA 5050 Fleet Manager? (Native vs. Agnostic Explained)

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When do you actually need an agnostic VDA 5050 fleet manager, and when is the native fleet manager enough? In this episode (recorded at Schloss Solitu...

#66 ROI Myths in Mobile Robotics: The Smarter Way to Calculate Payback

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special Automation Awakenings summer edition, we take you outside to the stunning Solitude Castle in Stuttgart to unpack one of the most impor...

#65 VDA 5050 Unplugged: What Works, What Fails & What’s Next? | Live from Mobile Robot Mesh-Up 2025

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🤖 Plug & play or still a puzzle? Join us live from the Mobile Robot Mashup 2025, where eight vendors and ten different mobile robots came toget...

#64 5 Deadly Pitfalls in Logistics Automation – and How to Avoid Them

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do so many automation projects fail before they even start? In this episode of Automation Awakenings, we reveal the recurring patterns and misconc...

#63 Robot KPI Nonsense? Why “Robot Density” Doesn’t Mean Success

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🤖 China overtakes Germany in robot density – but what does that really mean?In this episode of Automation Awakenings, we challenge the hype aroun...

#62 China vs. Europe: Who Does Automation Better?

29 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is automation in China faster, bolder—and maybe riskier—than in Europe? In this no-filter episode of Automation Awakenings, we dive deep into the ...

#61 Mythbusting Mobile Robots in China! What’s Real, What’s Hype?

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this eye-opening episode of Automation Awakenings, we go straight to the source: China. 🤖✨Join us as we bust the biggest myths about mobile ro...

#60 VDA 5050 Version 3.0 Explained – What’s New and Should You Upgrade?

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

VDA 5050 version 3.0 is just around the corner – and it's a game changer for AMRs and AGVs! In this episode of Automation Awakenings, we take a ...

#59 AI & the Omniverse: Inside AGILOX’s Collaboration with NVIDIA // Wolfgang Pointner (AGILOX)

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🚀 NVIDIA Enters the Mobile Robotics Game – Here’s What It Means for AGILOX and the Industry 🤖In this episode of Automation Awakenings, we’...

#58 Transforming Tradition into Innovation // Andreas Schneider (Linde Material Handling)

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Automation Awakenings, we sit down with Andreas Schneider, Senior Vice President EMEA Automation at KION Group, to explore how a tr...

#57 The Most Radical AGV Design We’ve Ever Seen? // Julius Lutzer (Filics)

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Automation Awakenings episode, we go behind the scenes of one of the most innovative startups in logistics automation: Filics.Live from the In...

#56 Are Humanoids Ready for Logistics? // Tom Andersson (STIQ)

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are humanoid robots ready for real warehouse operations—or are they still just a futuristic dream? In this episode of Automation Awakenings, we sit ...

#55 Humanoid Robots in Real Logistics Operations // Adrian Stoch (GXO)

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What was once science fiction is now operational reality. In this episode of Automation Awakenings, we sit down with Adrian Stoch, Chief Automation Of...

#54 Future Trends in Humanoid Robotics

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What’s next for humanoid robots? In this episode of Automation Awakenings, we explore the latest breakthroughs, trends, and innovations shaping the ...

#53: Humanoids in Logistics: Financial Challenges

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🤖 Episode 53: Humanoids in 2025 – Where’s the Return on Investment? 🤖Humanoids promise to revolutionize logistics, but are they worth the in...

#52 Humanoids in Logistics: Technical Challenges

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🤖 Humanoids in Logistics: Technical Challenges 🤖Humanoid robots are often presented as the future of logistics automation, but why aren’t they...

#51 The Benefits of Humanoids in Logistics

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What makes Humanoid Robots the next big thing in logistics? In this episode of Automation Awakenings, we break down the benefits of humanoid robots in...

#50 VDA5050 vs. MassRobotics Explained // Daniel Theobald (Mass Robotics)

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Automation Awakenings, we welcome Daniel Theobald, co-founder of Mass Robotics, to explore robotics in the U.S. Together, we discus...

#49 Humanoid Software – What Powers Their Brains?

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🤖 Episode 49: Humanoid Software – What Powers Their Brains? 🤖 What software makes humanoid robots think, learn, and interact? In this episode...

#48 Humanoid Hardware – What Are They Made Of?

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what makes humanoid robots tick? In this episode of Automation Awakenings, we dive into the essential hardware components that bring hum...

#47 Top Use Cases for Humanoids in Logistics

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

#46 The Best Humanoids for Logistics

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🤖 Humanoids in Logistics: It’s a Two-Bot Show! 🤖 In this episode of Automation Awakenings, we reveal the truth behind the humanoid hype in l...

#45 The Breakthroughs Driving the Humanoid Hype

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What’s fueling the humanoid robotics revolution? Why are humanoids suddenly at the center of automation discussions and dominating headlines? In th...

#44 The Evolution of Mobile Robots | A Journey Through History

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Automation Awakenings, we take a deep dive into the fascinating history of humanoid robots. While it might feel like humanoids are ...

#43 The Future of Logistics: Mobile Robots & AI // Udo Panenka (Jungheinrich AG)

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the future of mobile robots and automation technology in logistics and their impact on various industries. We sat down wit...

#42 Humanoids in Logistics: Real Use Cases or Just Hype?

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🤖 Are Humanoids Just a Temporary Hype? | Episode 42 In this episode of Automation Awakenings, we tackle the buzz around humanoid robots and ask the...

#41 What are Humanoids?

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🤖 Stepping into the Age of Humanoids! 🤖 Ever wondered what exactly makes a robot a humanoid? 🤔 In this episode, we break down the evolvin...

#40 VDA 5050: Uncovering Gaps and Missing Features // LIVE from NAiSE Intralogistics Wasen

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a special episode of Automation Awakenings LIVE from Stuttgart's Arena 2036 where we uncover the gaps and missing features of the VDA 5050...

#39 Steering World's Biggest VDA5050 Fleet // Dr. Wolfgang Hackenberg (Synaos)

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this exciting episode, we sit down with the CEO of Synaos, the leader in VDA 5050 implementation, to discuss the world's biggest VDA 5050 fleet. D...

#38 Lessons Learned from Europe's biggest AGV project // Julia Kessler (Safelog)

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how to implement 500 automated guided vehicles (AGVs) in a single project? This week on Automation Awakenings, we learn from Julia Kessl...

#37 Automated Truck Loading and Unloading

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚀 The end boss of Automation: Truck loading and unloading. 🚛📦🤖 We tackled it in Episode #37 of our Automation Awakenings podcast, diving ...

#36 The Automated Future of BOSCH's Supply Chain // Dr. Arne Flemming (Robert Bosch GmbH)

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Arne Flemming, the head of Supply Chain Management at Robert Bosch GmbH, joins us today to pull back the curtain on the logistics operations of on...

#35 Obstacles in Automation Projects you would not expect

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the 35th episode of the Automation Awakenings podcast! Automation projects promise streamlined operations and increased efficiency, but so...

#34 What will survive? AGVs or AMRs?

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the 34rd episode of the Automation Awakenings podcast! AGVs and AMRs are both revolutionizing material handling, but which technology will...

#33 Most important criteria when selecting an AGV

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the 33rd episode of the Automation Awakenings podcast! In this episode, we dive into the critical decision of selecting the right Automat...

#32 Interaction between Robots & Manual driven vehicles

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the 32nd episode of the Automation Awakenings podcast! In this episode, we zoom in on the dynamic dance between robots and humans within th...

#31 Will Robots replace Humans in Logistics?

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey everyone, welcome back to Automation Awakenings! Today, we're diving into a hot topic that's got everyone talking: Will robots take over l...

#30 Top Fails in Automation Projects

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the 30th episode of the Automation Awakenings podcast! In this milestone episode, we dive deep into a critical topic that many in the logis...

#29 Leasing Mobile Robots // Marco La Mela (CHG Meridian)

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of battling endless budget constraints for your automation projects? This week, Marco La Mela from CHG Meridian joins us to reveal how robot le...

#28 No Go Use Cases For Mobile Robots

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Think all mobile robot use cases are created equal? Think again! Our latest podcast episode reveals the automation projects you should AVOID to preven...

#27 Top Use Cases for Logistics Automation

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we'll be uncovering the top use cases for logistics automation, exploring the benefits and challenges, and sharing real-wo...

#26 Return on DIGITAL Invest (RODI) // Dr. Lucian Dold (Omron)

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to revolutionize your automation investments? 💡 Join us for an exclusive podcast episode featuring Dr. Lucian Dold from Omron, as he unveils ...

#25 Rollout of VDA5050 - Lessons Learned

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we delve into the world of VDA 5050 and its impact on AGV/AMR implementation. We explore real-world lessons learned from rolling out t...

#24 Must-Haves when using different Mobile Robots

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Automation Awakenings, we explore the key considerations for adding a second mobile robot fleet to your facility. We discuss organ...

#23 Essential Software for Mobile Robots

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore the different "brains" or software systems that power the world of mobile robots in intralogistics. 🤖🧠 Fr...

#22 Outdoor AGV: Mature Technology or still a Dream?

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) ready to take over the great outdoors? 🚛🤖 In this episode, we're investigating if outdoor AGVs are a m...

#21 Will Mobile Robots become cheaper?

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we delve into Mobile Robot pricing, exploring current trends and future outlook for AGV/AMR costs. We'll investigate whether the...

#20 How to be a successfull Mobile Robots provider

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know the mobile robot business is expected to grow at an impressive 15% annually, according to a recent study by Forbes? This rapid growth pr...

#19 Top obstacles to Mobile Robots business growth

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we're diving into the topic of Mobile Robots and the roadblocks impeding their expansion. From economic factors, implement...

#18 Top Risks in Mobile Robots Projects

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into the complexities of mobile robot projects, discussing the frequent failures and how to mitigate classic risks. From pre-...

#17 Conveyor Belts vs. Mobile Robots

12 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're diving into the heated debate between two technologies of material transport: the classic conveyor belt and the mobile robot, also kn...

#16 Norms and Safety Regulations for Mobile Robots

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're diving into a rather theoretical yet crucial topic: norms and regulations for AGV implementation and usage. Join us as we unravel the...

#15 Navigation Technologies for AGVs/AMRs

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Diving into Navigation Technologies for Mobile Robtos (AGVs/AMRs) can feel like navigating a maze itself, with its options available. From the classic...

#14 In which industries do Mobile Robots make sense?

21 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our latest Automation Awakenings podcast where we delve into the world of mobile robots and the industries where they truly shine. From ma...

#13 The VDA5050 in a nutshell - Live from Testcamp Intralogistics Dortmund

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do want to invest in AGV or AMR and scale the number of fleets in your organisation? If yes, the VDA5050 standard will be a must to do so. Watch our V...

#12 What can mobile robots transport?

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

#11 How to convince your boss to buy a mobile robot

31 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

#10 Live from LogiMAT - Trends & Challenges in the Mobile Robot Industry

24 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 10 - Live from the LogiMAT, Europe's premier logistics fair! This special brings you exclusive insights straight from the top l...

#9 Top questions when talking to mobile robots suppliers

17 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

#8 Things to consider before selecting a mobile robot

10 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we're navigating the exciting terrain of mobile robots, exploring the key considerations that can make or break your decis...

#7 When to use an AGV, when to use an AMR

03 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore the decision-making process between using Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). Joi...

#6 Rise of Mobile Robots & Reasons for the Hype

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mobile robots have a steady presence in the automation landscape since the 1950s, but the buzz surrounding them has never been more intense than now! ...

#5 AGV vs. AMR: What's the difference?

18 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the fifth episode of our podcast we delve into the captivating world of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). We ai...

#4 Top Automation Technologies for your Intralogistics

11 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Automation Awakenings, we delve deep into the top technologies reshaping interlogistics.

#3 Automation vs. Robotics: What's the difference?

04 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to your weekly dose of best practices for logistics automation. In today's episode, we're delving into a topic that often confuse...

#2 Top Bottlenecks for Logistics Automation

28 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the ever-evolving landscape of logistics, the promise of automation brings huge opportunities, but not without its fair share of challenges. In thi...

#1 The Top Reasons to Automate Your Logistics

21 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the era of the 2020s, automation and robotics are reshaping industries, and logistics takes center stage. With its low margins and a significant sh...