Are we ready for a driverless world? | Corey Clothier

Devin speaks with Corey Clothier, a longtime leader in autonomous vehicles. Corey is the co-founder and CEO of ARIBO Autonomous Solutions, where he helps government agencies and private companies deploy autonomous tech in the real world. In this episode, Corey and Devin talk about autonomy as a shift in how systems work. Good design considers not just what machines can do, but also how they fit into the complex realities of human life. The two explore what that looks like when the human element is a family on vacation, an airport manager struggling to hire staff, and a wounded veteran looking for care. Longtime listeners take note: autonomous lawnmowers make another appearance.

1:34 Fort Bragg's wounded warrior problem

2:23 Convincing a two-star general

6:30 Most useful robot for Marines?

8:53 Vegas says yes to robot shuttles

12:01 "There's no steering wheel!"

13:12 From Johnny Cab to real autonomy

16:35 The curb space conundrum

17:38 Difference makers: the people in charge

18:21 Michigan leading by example

20:32 Evil robots and American pop culture

21:18 Painted forklifts