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Behind the Robot: Brandon Coats, Engineering Leader at Nomagic AI

29 June 2026 45:49 Techne Studios

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What happens when artificial intelligence moves beyond software and into the physical world?


In this episode ofBehind the Robot, Molly-May Brissett speaks with Brandon Coats, Director of Engineering at NoMagic AI, about the technologies driving the next generation of robotics. From Vision-Language-Action models and AI agents to autonomous systems and the future of industrial automation, Brandon explains why robotics is entering its biggest period of transformation yet.


Drawing on decades of experience building engineering teams and deploying advanced robotic systems around the world, Brandon also shares practical career advice, why solving difficult problems accelerates professional growth, and the skills engineers need to thrive in an AI-driven future.

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