AI is everywhere in robotics, but how does it actually help?

Debunking Facts from Fiction in AI & Robotics
AI has become the default story in robotics. Every roadmap, conference, or product demo is making bold claims about smarter, more autonomous systems. But once you get past the demos, things start looking a bit different. Automations break in unforseen places
‍Tobias Claus sees this up close. Having worked across robotics partnerships and deployments, he hasn’t just heard the promises, he’s seeing what’s happening
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‍In this conversation with William Delaney, we get into what’s actually going on behind the scenes and why so many teams are feeling stuck between what AI is supposed to do and what it actually does.
# Key Topics
AI in Robotics: What’s Actually Working
See where AI is delivering real results, and where it’s mostly talk.
The Truth About AI in Planning
Smarter forecasts, faster decisions… and the hidden friction no one mentions.
Why “Smart” Operations Still Break
Behind the scenes of integration struggles and why most systems don’t live up to the promise.
The Myths Holding the Industry Back
The beliefs everyone keeps repeats and why they’re quietly slowing real progress.

# Meet the Speakers

Tobias Claus
Strategic Partnerships & Growth, Robotics Sector
Tobias Claus works at the point where robotics ambition meets commercial reality. He operates across global robotics markets, focusing on partnerships, automation sales, and scaling emerging technologies. Having worked closely with robotics OEM companies in robot vision and industrial automation, he sees what actually holds up in production environments and where AI delivers value.
William Delaney
Communications Professional, AI & Operations
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William Delaney focuses on how emerging technology translates into real operational change. His work sits between AI, project delivery, and execution in complex environments. Known for asking direct questions and challenging assumptions, he avoids surface-level narratives. He brings conversations back to what teams are actually dealing with day to day.