Autonomy Bytes
Autonomy Bytes is dedicated to keeping the public up to date on the latest trends, technologies, and applications of autonomous systems. Each episode highlights interviews with leading experts to provide their insights and opinions in a format that is educational and entertaining. The show is sponsored by the Sinclair College National UAS Training and Certification Center and co-hosted by Dr. Andrew D. Shepherd and Col. Ryan Smith, USAF Ret.
Episodes
18 episodes
015 – Kevin Duckers: UAS Cargo Delivery Infrastructure
Ground-based infrastructure to enable Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) operations is a critical but often overlooked component for aerial cargo delivery applications including eCommerce or healthcare missions or other tasks in challenging environm...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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15:46
014 – Doug Hammon: Small UAS Type Certification
In 2020, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) created a durability and reliability-based process for small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) manufacturers to obtain type certifications for their aircraft. There are several key benefits to com...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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16:20
013 – Andrew Shepherd and Ryan Smith: Autonomy Bytes First Anniversary Celebration
It’s the first anniversary of Autonomy Bytes! This episode looks back at the engaging guests and interesting topics from the first 12 episodes, while previewing the future of the show and coming advances in the autonomy industry.
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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14:05
012d – Seth Schwartz: AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2021 XPO Hall Interview
Interview with Seth Schwartz, UAS Program Manager for Commercialization and Technology Transfer for the Sinclair College National UAS Training and Certification Center, in the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) XPONEN...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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6:15
012c – Alexandre Meldem: AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2021 XPO Hall Interview
Interview with Alexandre Meldem, U.S. Office Managing Director for Flyability, in the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) XPONENTIAL 2021 XPO Hall.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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5:37
012b – Ronald Storm: AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2021 XPO Hall Interview
Interview with Dr. Ronald Storm, Managing Director of Greycliff Industries, in the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) XPONENTIAL 2021 XPO Hall.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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4:53
012a – Andrew Shepherd and Ryan Smith: AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2021 XPO Hall Interviews Preview
In August 2021, Andrew Shepherd attended the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) XPONENTIAL conference in Atlanta, Georgia. While there, he interviewed several show attendees as guests for the podcast. In episode 012a,...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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5:04
011 – Chris Hadfield and Carl Borleis: Training Semi-Autonomous Truck and Equipment Technicians and Operators
Automation and autonomy are quickly advancing from research to implementation in large commercial trucks and powered equipment. The Innovative Semi-Autonomous Truck and Off-Highway Powered Equipment (ISA-TOPE) project, led by the Minnesota Stat...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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16:52
010 – Rob Keane: Small Unmanned Aircraft Ramjet Technology
The capabilities of small unmanned aircraft continue to advance across all technology areas, including propulsion. Ramjet designs have reached sizes, weights, and performance levels that make them viable powerplants for systems that require hig...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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10:38
009 – Joseph Zeis, Jr.: Autonomy Laws, Regulations, and Policies
As technology continues to advance, laws, regulations, and policies must also be developed and updated to ensure the safe and effective application of autonomous systems. Although there are challenges, many opportunities exist to collaborate an...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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12:48
008 – Justin Morgan: Training Automated and Connected Vehicle Technicians
The expanded integration of automation and autonomy in passenger and commercial vehicles has necessitated changes to automotive maintenance training programs to include the advanced sensors, computers, and other systems required for their opera...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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11:24
007 – Brian Wynne and Gary Bullock: Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) is the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of unmanned systems and robotics, representing corporations and professionals from more than 60 countr...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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19:08
006 – Jon Beck: National Center for Autonomous Technologies
The National Center for Autonomous Technologies (NCAT) is leading the education of the United States’ autonomous technologies workforce through a concerted effort focused on expanding educational resources to address current workforce demands, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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15:07
005 – Howard Wood and Fred Judson: DriveOhio and FlyOhio
Ohio has long been home to innovation, particularly in the aviation and automotive industries. The Ohio Department of Transportation’s DriveOhio and FlyOhio initiatives continue that tradition by investments in cutting-edge technologies and dev...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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17:30
004 – Travis White: Maritime Autonomy Research
Advances in Autonomous Surface Vessels and Vehicles (ASVs) and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) continue, enabled in part through the cutting-edge research occurring at the Michigan Technological University Great Lakes Research Center and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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12:19
003 – Scott Koorndyk: Entrepreneurs in Autonomy
The rapid advances in automation and autonomy across many applications and industry sectors have created an ideal environment for entrepreneurs to establish businesses and create new tools, services, and products.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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12:21
002 – Roy Peshin: Unmanned Systems Modeling and Simulation
Modeling and simulation have been developed into useful tools for research, training, and education. Increasingly, they are also being applied in operational environments including Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) and Unmanned Traffic Manageme...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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