# Beyond the Bot

Beyond the Bot is a video podcast hosted by Blue Sky Robotics Director of Operations Tony DeHart and CEO Steven King. The pair break down topics in the world of emerging technology in a digestible format.

[**Breaking Down Barriers: Roadblocks and Opportunities in Industrial Automation**](https://www.blueskyrobotics.ai/post/breaking-down-barriers-roadblocks-and-opportunities-in-industrial-automation)

Walking the floor of Automate 2025, the energy was undeniable. The future of automation unfolding in real time, with cutting edge...

[**Beyond the Bot at Automate 2025: GenAI, Digital Twins, and Schneider Electric with Alan Grightmire**](https://www.blueskyrobotics.ai/post/beyond-the-bot-at-automate-2025-genai-digital-twins-and-schneider-electric-with-alan-grightmire)

In this episode of Beyond the Bot, host Tony speaks with Alan from Schneider Electric about how one of the industry’s legacy leaders is reinventing itself through cutting-edge technologies like generative AI and digital twins. From their pioneering role in creating the first PLC in 1968 to their latest GenAI Copilot embedded within the EcoStruxure Automation Expert platform, Schneider is enabling engineers to securely generate, test, and deploy real-world automation code offl

[**Beyond the Bot at Automate 2025: IGUS, RBTX, and the Future of Affordable Automation**](https://www.blueskyrobotics.ai/post/beyond-the-bot-at-automate-2025-igus-rbtx-and-the-future-of-affordable-automation)

In this episode of Beyond the Bot, Tony speaks with Jacob from IGUS at Automate 2025. They explore how IGUS, traditionally known for plastic components, is revolutionizing the automation space with scalable, low-cost solutions and platforms like RBTX and Axis. From the challenges facing small-to-midsize businesses to the myth of the skills gap in manufacturing, Jacob offers an unfiltered view of where the industry is headed.

[**Beyond the Bot Ep. 11 Live: Becoming “Future-Proof” in the Era of AI and Robotics**](https://www.blueskyrobotics.ai/post/beyond-the-bot-becoming-future-proof-in-the-age-of-ai-and-robotics)

In this compelling episode of Beyond the Bot, hosts Tony DeHart and Steven King step away from the Blue Sky Lab and go live from 79 Degrees West. Their conversation, streamed across LinkedIn, YouTube, and beyond, dives deep into the evolving landscape of AI and automation in both physical and digital spaces.