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How software-defined manufacturing fits into real factory operation

The Robot Report Podcast

Published
August 21, 2026
Duration
1h 7m
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Last updated
Sep 6, 2026

Discusses Roby Lynn, founder and CEO of R2 Labs, shares how his team is bringing software-defined automation t…

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Roby Lynn, founder and CEO of R2 Labs, shares how his team is bringing software-defined automation to industrial manufacturing. He explains how the R2 Autonomy Controller connects PLCs, robots, vision systems, MES/ERP software, and other factory assets into one configurable platform. The conversation explores the growing gap between legacy OT systems and …

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Roby Lynn, founder and CEO of R2 Labs, shares how his team is bringing software-defined automation to industrial manufacturing. He explains how the R2 Autonomy Controller connects PLCs, robots, vision systems, MES/ERP software, and other factory assets into one configurable platform. The conversation explores the growing gap between legacy OT systems and modern IT tools, and how R2 Labs is helping manufacturers unify workflows, improve visibility, and add intelligence without replacing the syste