Design This Day

Are we ready for a driverless world? | Corey Clothier

March 30, 2026·25 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Devin speaks with Corey Clothier, a longtime leader in autonomous vehicles. Corey is the co-founder and CEO of ARIBO Autonomous Solutions, where he helps government agencies and private companies deploy autonomous tech in the real world. In this episode, Corey and Devin talk about autonomy as a shift in how systems work. Good design considers not just what machines can do, but also how they fit into the complex realities of human life. The two explore what that looks like when the human element is a family on vacation, an airport manager struggling to hire staff, and a wounded veteran looking for care. Longtime listeners take note: autonomous lawnmowers make another appearance.1:34 Fort Bragg's wounded warrior problem2:23 Convincing a two-star general6:30 Most useful robot for Marines? 8:53 Vegas says yes to robot shuttles12:01 "There's no steering wheel!"13:12 From Johnny Cab to real autonomy16:35 The curb space conundrum17:38 Difference makers: the people in charge18:21 Michigan leading by example20:32 Evil robots and American pop culture21:18 Painted forklifts23:06 Autonomous lawnmowersLinksDevin Liddell on LinkedInCorey Clothier on LinkedInTeagueAbout the Host: Futurist Devin LiddellDevin Liddell is the Principal Futurist at Teague. With over two decades of experience in innovation and design strategy, Devin has worked with industry giants like Boeing, Intel, and Nike, helping organizations anticipate changes across both near- and far-term horizons to create their preferred futures. Devin is a frequent contributor to Fast Company. Get in Touch Have a complex problem that needs solving? Have a great guest or topic idea? We want to hear from you. Visit us at teague.com or send us an email at hello@teague.com

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