In this episode of Future Back Drinking, Dr. Athina Kanioura speaks with Peggy Johnson, CEO of Agility, about the rise of humanoid robots like Agility's Digit, and their role in the future of work. From warehouses to real-world environments, Peggy explains how robots are being designed to work alongside humans, handling repetitive, physically demanding tasks while opening the door to new kinds of jobs. They also explore the realities behind the hype, including safety, regulation, and what it will take to scale human-robot collaboration responsibly.

In this episode of Future Back Drinking, Dr. Athina Kanioura speaks with Peggy Johnson, CEO of Agility, about the rise of humanoid robots like Agility's Digit, and their role in the future of work. From warehouses to real-world environments, Peggy explains how robots are being designed to work alongside humans, handling repetitive, physically demanding tasks while opening the door to new kinds of jobs. They also explore the realities behind the hype, including safety, regulation, and what it will take to scale human-robot collaboration responsibly.

Future Back Drinking – a new podcast series from PepsiCo and TIME– is a masterclass in forward-thinking, from the cutting-edge of innovation. Hosted by PepsiCo’s first Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, Dr. Athina Kanioura, each episode features riveting conversations with industry pioneers, illuminating the technologies and trends that will redefine our tomorrow. Learn from and engage with top-tier visionaries as they uncover the challenges, opportunities, and breakthrough moments encountered in transforming today’s fast-paced world. Future Back Drinking isn’t just a podcast; it’s a journey through the now into the next, served with a twist.​ Ready to see what’s next? Join Dr. Kanioura on Future Back Drinking—where the future starts now.

Future Back Drinking – a new podcast series from PepsiCo and TIME– is a masterclass in forward-thinking, from the cutting-edge of innovation. Hosted by PepsiCo’s first Chief Strategy &amp; Transformation Officer, Dr. Athina Kanioura, each episode features riveting conversations with industry pioneers, illuminating the technologies and trends that will redefine our tomorrow. Learn from and engage with top-tier visionaries as they uncover the challenges, opportunities, and breakthrough moments encountered in transforming today’s fast-paced world. Future Back Drinking isn’t just a podcast; it’s a journey through the now into the next, served with a twist.​ Ready to see what’s next? Join Dr. Kanioura on Future Back Drinking—where the future starts now.

Future Back Drinking with Dr. Athina Kanioura

Future Back Drinking – a podcast series from PepsiCo and TIME– is a masterclass in forward-thinking, from the cutting-edge of innovation. Hosted by PepsiCo’s Global Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, Dr. Athina Kanioura, each episode features riveting conversations with industry pioneers, illuminating the technologies and trends that will redefine our tomorrow. Learn from and engage with top-tier visionaries as they uncover the challenges, opportunities, and breakthrough moments encountered in transforming today’s fast-paced world. Future Back Drinking isn’t just a podcast; it’s a journey through the now into the next. Join Dr. Kanioura on Future Back Drinking—where the future starts now.

Future Back Drinking &ndash; a podcast series from PepsiCo and TIME&ndash; is a masterclass in forward-thinking, from the cutting-edge of innovation. Hosted by PepsiCo&rsquo;s Global Chief Strategy &amp; Transformation Officer, Dr. Athina Kanioura, each episode features riveting conversations with industry pioneers, illuminating the technologies and trends that will redefine our tomorrow. Learn from and engage with top-tier visionaries as they uncover the challenges, opportunities, and breakthrough moments encountered in transforming today&rsquo;s fast-paced world. Future Back Drinking isn&rsquo;t just a podcast; it&rsquo;s a journey through the now into the next. Join Dr. Kanioura on Future Back Drinking&mdash;where the future starts now.