Mike Drop
Episodes
80% of Russian Drones Never Reach Ukraine—Here's the Robot War | Ep. 302 | Pt. 3
The guest discusses the urgent need for proactive robotics development in defense, citing Ukraine as a preview of future autonomous warfare.
Ukraine Battlefield Tests: Robots That Can Now Open Fire | Ep. 302 | Pt. 2
The guest recounts founding Cobalt Robotics, a security robot startup, and the subsequent pivot to Foundation Future after AI cameras rendered their hardware obsolete.
He Built the Defense Humanoid Robots Now Fighting in Ukraine | Ep. 302 | Pt. 1
Mike LeBlanc, a former Marine and robotics entrepreneur, discusses his journey from St.
WAR BENEATH THE SURFACE: Tunnels, Sub-Terra Combat, and the Next Battlefield | Ep. 301 | Pt. 3
An urban warfare expert explains the complexities of fighting in cities, citing historical battles like Fallujah and Mosul to highlight how terrain negates military advantages.
THE COST OF COMMAND: 150 Lives, Zero Sleep, and the Making of an Urban Warfare Expert | Ep. 301 | Pt. 2