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The Robot Report · September 19, 2026 · On the brief until October 3, 2026

The picks-and-shovels strategy behind the robotics boom

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Robo Inc. CEO Teddy Haggerty detailed how his business transitioned from a distribution model into a robotics education and deployment platform focused on a localized, solution-first strategy. The discussion highlights a 'picks-and-shovels' approach aimed at connecting robotics, manufacturing, and education during the current industry expansion. For faculty, this provides an operational case study on business model evolution and ecosystem support in emerging technology sectors.

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Students can evaluate the strategic trade-offs of pivoting an entrepreneurial robotics venture from a traditional hardware distribution play to an integrated education and deployment platform.

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