All Posts

For Beyond the Bot this week, host Anthony DeHart sits down with Blue Sky Robotics' Computer Vision and Robotics Engineer Bhargav Bompalli inside the Blue Sky Lab to explore the cutting-edge world of computer vision and its transformative applications across industries. From basic image filters to advanced AI models like YOLO and generative adversarial networks (GANs), they unpack how machines are being trained to see, understand, and even simulate the world around them.

In the second part of this Beyond the Bot interview, hosts Tony and Steven are joined by Marissa Porto, the Knight Chair in Local News, to explore the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. The conversation zeroes in on the intersection of AI with creativity, business ethics, environmental impact, and workforce transformation.

In this thought-provoking episode of Beyond the Bot, hosts Tony and Steven sit down with Marissa, the Knight Chair for Local News and Sustainability at UNC Chapel Hill, to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, art, and copyright law. As generative AI tools become increasingly embedded in creative industries—from graphic design and journalism to music and video production—the conversation probes into pressing ethical questions and legal uncertainties.

In this episode of Beyond the Bot, hosts Tony DeHart and Steven King dive into the fascinating and fast-evolving world of collaborative robots, or "cobots." From differences between cobots and traditional industrial robots to the latest advancements in AI, machine vision, and usability, Tony and Steven explore how cobots are reshaping industries.

Tony DeHart talks with Justin Lorenzo, President of L&M Architectural Signs, about how a multi-generational, family-run signage business is transforming with automation. Justin shares how his team embraced robotic painting technology not only to boost efficiency but to elevate quality—meeting the intense demands of modern manufacturing without compromising on craftsmanship. From early challenges to impressive ROI, they explore what it really means to merge tradition and innov