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Building robots that survive the warehouse

By Mike Oitzman | August 7, 2026

The Robot Report Podcast · Building robots that survive the warehouse

In Episode 256 of The Robot Report Podcast, we talk with Josh Cloer, general manager for North America at Nomagic.

headshot of Josh Cloer, general manager for North America at Nomagic.

Josh Cloer, general manager at Nomagic.

Cloer is a commercial leader who has consistently turned breakthrough robotics technology into tangible business results.

As general manager at Nomagic, he is expanding the company’s footprint into North America, deploying physical AI systems that bring a new level of intelligence and adaptability to order-fulfillment operations.

Before Nomagic, as a founding member of Mujin in North America, Cloer drove that company’s go-to-market strategy and execution, scaling the business from the ground up.


Show timeline

  • 6:01 – News of the week
  • 15:30 – Josh Cloer, general manager, North America, at Nomagic

News of the week

  • HII signs up to $900M agreement with Path Robotics, GrayMatter Robotics
  • Google DeepMind says Gemini Robotics 2 enables full body control
  • University of Florida opens new robotics lab dedicated to industrialized construction

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About The Author

Mike Oitzman

Mike Oitzman is a robotics industry veteran and Senior Editor of WTWH Media’s Robotics Group, covering automation for The Robot Report and co-hosting its podcast. With 25+ years of experience, including leadership roles at Adept Technology, Mike founded the Mobile Robot Guide (acquired by WTWH). He is a leading expert on Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), physical AI, and RaaS business models, holding a Systems Engineering degree and an MBA. He can be reached at [email protected].

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