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Thomas Houden
Thomas Houden is director of Global Business Development at OnRobot, where he leads business and market development for new automation offerings and their global commercialization. His work spans product strategy, partnerships and go-to-market execution, connecting market needs with new robotics technologies and solutions.
As OnRobot’s spokesperson on Physical AI, Thomas focuses on how robotic sensing, and manipulation can support more intelligent and adaptive robotic systems. He regularly represents OnRobot at international industry and educational events, speaking about Physical AI and the commercialization of emerging automation technologies.
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Physical AI in the Real World: Four Requirements for Reliable Robot Manipulation
When selecting the right End-of-arm tooling (EOAT) for physical AI-driven robotic applications, these four requirements are critical.By: Thomas Houden03 September, 2026 | 3 minutes
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