# Ride AI The Ride AI podcast presents cutting-edge insights and meaningful conversations with the world’s top mobility technology leaders so that you learn hard-won lessons of investment and innovation. Page: Feed: --- ## [AVs and Humanoids Are More Alike Than You Think (w/ EVP of Physical AI @ Arm Drew Henry)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ride-ai/episodes/AVs-and-Humanoids-Are-More-Alike-Than-You-Think-w-EVP-of-Physical-AI--Arm-Drew-Henry-e3mpd2h) _2026-08-03 · Oliver Bruce and Horace Dediu_ We chat with Drew Henry, EVP of Arm's brand new Physical AI business unit, about the future of physical AI, autonomous vehicles, robotics, and the importance of system-level design and safety standards. He also really wants you to know that Arm's hiring (hint hint, engineers). [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/a79c384c/podcast/play/123564561/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-31%2F428946983-44100-2-6edb7788ad5f7.m4a) ## [Inside Tensor's Truly Self-Driving Robocar (w/ Tensor COO Jewel Li)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ride-ai/episodes/Inside-Tensors-Truly-Self-Driving-Robocar-w-Tensor-COO-Jewel-Li-e3hsn72) _2026-04-14 · Oliver Bruce and Horace Dediu_ We do a deep dive into the Tensor Robocar, the world's first real SAE Level 4 self-driving vehicle that you can own. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/a79c384c/podcast/play/118430370/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-14%2Fb9468f16-497f-80d6-c5a4-f4499e5e911d.mp3) ## [Inside DoorDash's Adorable 20mph Delivery Robot (w/ DoorDash VP of Autonomy Ashu Rege)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ride-ai/episodes/Inside-DoorDashs-Adorable-20mph-Delivery-Robot-w-DoorDash-VP-of-Autonomy-Ashu-Rege-e39fp5n) _2025-10-13 · Oliver Bruce and Horace Dediu_ We do a deep dive into Dot, DoorDash's newly announced homegrown delivery robot, that has eyes, can talks, and is capable of speeds up to 20mph. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/a79c384c/podcast/play/109617783/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-13%2F72d26010-7a08-29af-24e9-3a5b3817088e.mp3) ## [Inside The Biggest Robotaxi Deal To Date (w/ Nuro COO Andrew Chapin)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ride-ai/episodes/Inside-The-Biggest-Robotaxi-Deal-To-Date-w-Nuro-COO-Andrew-Chapin-e36vc1s) _2025-08-17 · Oliver Bruce and Horace Dediu_ In this episode, we dive into the details of the Uber-Lucid-Nuro robotaxi deal, which could be the largest deal of its kind to date. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/a79c384c/podcast/play/106982908/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-17%2Fc341397f-769f-cbf3-a9e0-9ce08af8f602.mp3) ## [Transforming The World With Lidar (w/ Ouster CEO Angus Pacala)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ride-ai/episodes/Transforming-The-World-With-Lidar-w-Ouster-CEO-Angus-Pacala-e35en5o) _2025-07-12 · Oliver Bruce and Horace Dediu_ In this episode, we dive into the nitty gritty of what makes a good sensor and how lidar could transform urban traffic as we know it. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/a79c384c/podcast/play/105388664/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-12%2Fab4735e4-5034-6ad1-8912-b4618c4e2912.mp3) ## [The Rise of Autonomous Racing (w/ AIPEX's Ed Bernardon)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ride-ai/episodes/The-Rise-of-Autonomous-Racing-w-AIPEXs-Ed-Bernardon-e34u3jg) _2025-06-30 · Oliver Bruce and Horace Dediu_ In this episode of the Ride AI podcast, we sit down with Ed Bernardon, Chief Racing Officer at AIPEX Racing, to explore the high-octane world of autonomous motorsport. From dispelling the myth that self-driving race cars are just glorified remote-control vehicles to unpacking the unique challenges of AI-driven competition, Ed offers an insider’s look into the future of racing. He breaks down the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/a79c384c/podcast/play/104844336/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-5-30%2F678c987a-510e-151f-e4e5-e2568894e76a.m4a) ## [Delivering the Future with Ali Kashani of Serve Robotics](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ride-ai/episodes/Delivering-the-Future-with-Ali-Kashani-of-Serve-Robotics-e33ftpo) _2025-05-28 · Oliver Bruce and Horace Dediu_ In this episode of the Ride AI Podcast, we sit down with Ali Kashani, CEO and co-founder of Serve Robotics, the company bringing AI-powered sidewalk delivery robots—with googly eyes—to city streets. Ali shares the origin story behind Serve's charming, efficient bots and explains why using a two-ton car to deliver a two-pound burrito simply doesn’t make sense. We dive into the rationale behind… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/a79c384c/podcast/play/103331064/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-4-28%2F291266c8-3218-0b67-7b9b-5433d0824032.mp3) ## [Inside Lyft’s Autonomous Vehicle Strategy (w/ Jeremy Bird, EVP of Driver Experience)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ride-ai/episodes/Inside-Lyfts-Autonomous-Vehicle-Strategy-w-Jeremy-Bird--EVP-of-Driver-Experience-e32irl3) _2025-05-08 · Oliver Bruce and Horace Dediu_ In this episode, we explore Lyft’s evolving approach to autonomous vehicles and the future of rideshare. Rather than building its own L4 tech, Lyft is doubling down on its marketplace strengths—demand generation, rider experience, and fleet management—while teaming up with AV innovators like Mobileye. The company envisions a hybrid future where human drivers and AVs coexist, expanding the market… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/a79c384c/podcast/play/102378595/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-4-8%2Fd6c0e231-b029-9750-5842-6ab5e4f7ee7a.mp3) ## [Navigating the Gig Economy (w/ Ryan Green of Gridwise)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ride-ai/episodes/Navigating-the-Gig-Economy-w-Ryan-Green-of-Gridwise-e323ugq) _2025-04-28 · Oliver Bruce and Horace Dediu_ In this episode of Ride AI, we dive into the fast-evolving intersection of autonomy, gig work, and delivery economics. Our guest, Gridwise founder and CEO Ryan Green, joins to discuss why autonomous vehicles won't spell the end for human gig workers — at least not yet. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/a79c384c/podcast/play/101890010/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-3-28%2Fada2775f-3a7a-113e-8d37-b4ae62621684.mp3) ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lrEsSUfVAhYi) _2025-04-28 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [Cost Per Mile and the Road to Autonomous Trucking (w/ Xiaodi Hou of Bot Auto)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ride-ai/episodes/Cost-Per-Mile-and-the-Road-to-Autonomous-Trucking-w-Xiaodi-Hou-of-Bot-Auto-e31tsrj) _2025-04-23 · Oliver Bruce and Horace Dediu_ In this episode, we dive into the gritty reality of autonomous trucking with Xiaodi Hou, founder of Bot Auto, a Level 4 freight-hauling company that's rewriting the playbook on autonomy. While much of the industry chases glossy tech demos and futuristic hype, Bot Auto is quietly building a cost-efficient, scalable logistics operation—one truckload at a time. 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