<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Episode 201 of The Robot Report Podcast features interviews with Laura Major, CEO of Motional, and Sankaet Pathek, CEO of Foundation.Motional focuses on AI and machine learning in autonomous vehicles, emphasizing real-world testing and safety.Foundation is working on humanoid robots with practical applications, emphasizing team building and innovation.European automotive robot sales remain strong, with 23,000 new installations in 2024, surpassing North America.SoftBank plans a $1 trillion industrial complex in Arizona for robot and AI development.Laura Major appointed as president and CEO of Motional as they prepare for a driverless commercial service launch in 2026.