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Aug 17, 2026

Shots Fired!

In this episode of ROS Goss, two supply chain robotics veterans, one who helped build a legged humanoid and one who thinks legs are the wrong answer, settle the score. Guy Courtin and Pete Allen go round for round on humanoids, AMRs, physical AI hype, and more.

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Show Notes

In this episode of ROS Goss, two industry veterans, Pete Allen and Guy Courtin, go head to head on some of the most contested topics. Does a warehouse robot need legs? What is actually selling versus what is just hype? How is physical AI changing the software stack? 

Pete and Guy discuss what’s real and what’s overhyped in warehouse robotics, from humanoid robots to “physical AI” and the next wave of automation. We also get practical about how end users should evaluate risk, ROI, and change management before they buy anything.

If you care about warehouse robotics, AMRs, ASRS, WMS and WES strategy, physical AI claims, and what automation will look like by 2027, this conversation is built to sharpen your thinking. 

Bold predictions, hot topics, and differing viewpoints. Shots fired, indeed.

Meet the Guests

Guy Courtin

Vice President of Industry and Global Alliances

Tecsys Inc.

A senior executive with over 25 years of experience in technology, Guy specializes in supply chain, logistics, retail, automation, and fulfillment. As Vice President of Industry and Global Alliances at Tecsys Inc., he leads go-to-market strategy and cultivates strategic partnerships.

Pete Allen

Managing Partner

Birch Advisors

Pete is Managing Partner at Birch Advisors, supporting robotics and supply chain consulting companies with GTM strategy and execution. He also advises Brecham Group, Jacobi Robotics, and Vecna Robotics. He previously led partnerships at Agility Robotics and was VP/GM at Berkshire Grey.

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