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The Robot Report Podcast Episode 245 features Chris Elston, Chief Robotics Manager for Yamaha Robotics Group North America, discussing PLC and robot integration.
The Robot Report · May 23, 2026
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- •Chris Elston, Chief Robotics Manager for Yamaha Robotics Group (YRG) North America, helps machine builders and end users integrate robotics and PLC-driven automation into manufacturing environments.
- •Elston founded MrPLC.com, a leading online community for PLC and automation professionals, and brings expertise in industrial robots, controls, and system integration.
- •The episode covers news on Locus Array's expansion of picking ability with Nexera Robotics' NeuraGrasp and Honeywell's performance in warehousing, with the full interview beginning at 18:19 in the podcast.
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