Collaborative With Spencer Krause

Collaborative With Spencer Krause

By Spencer Krause

Spencer Krause is a research and development specialist with over 20 years of experience building robots. In his career, Spencer has helped dozens of companies bring technologically advanced products to market.

Collaborative with Spencer Krause aims to give viewers and listeners an inside look at remarkable individuals who advance the state of science, technology, and commerce. "War stories," philosophical debates, explanations of how things work, and a raw unfiltered look into the realities of working in tech are all on the table.

Join us today. You'll probably learn something new.
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Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E165 - Tony Kelbert (Ethical Technical Salesperson)

Collaborative With Spencer KrauseMar 09, 2025
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Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E171 - Eugene Demaitre (Robotics Journalist)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E171 - Eugene Demaitre (Robotics Journalist)

Join me as I speak with WTWH Media editorial director for robotics and all around great guy, Eugene Demaitre, about technology development, emerging applications, founding The Robot Report Podcast with our friend Steve Crowe. We also chat about jobs you should and shouldn't automate and more. Anyone who is serious about field robotics should listen to The Robot Report Podcast and attend The Robotics Summit & Expo and RoboBusiness in order to stay informed on the realities of the robotics industry.If you enjoyed this episode and want to see or hear more like it, please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases, and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.Companies looking for premium space in Pittsburgh should consider renting in Rockwell Park. Located in Pittsburgh's hip Point Breeze Neighborhood, Rockwell Park features over 800,000 square feet of high-end industrial, retail, and office space. Contact Icon Development Group to learn more.
Jun 01, 202545:12
CWSK Long Form - E170 - Peter Seiff (Tech Leader)

CWSK Long Form - E170 - Peter Seiff (Tech Leader)

Join me as I speak with SKA Robotics Senior Robotics Engineer, Chris Grill, about hacking in the 90's, working with really smart people at IAM Robotics, Seegrid, and SKA Robotics, building satellites, and how to get into robotics engineering.If you want to build / contribute to space exploration, check out AMSAT and consider donating your time and/or money to building cube satellites.If you enjoyed this episode and want to see or hear more like it, please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases, and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.Companies looking for premium space in Pittsburgh should consider renting in Rockwell Park. Located in Pittsburgh's hip Point Breeze Neighborhood, Rockwell Park features over 800,000 square feet of high-end industrial, retail, and office space. Contact Icon Development Group to learn more.
May 25, 202501:13:04
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E170 - Peter Seiff (Tech Leader)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E170 - Peter Seiff (Tech Leader)

Join me as I speak with Aethon CEO Peter Seiff, about the rise of Aethon, building robots as a side effect of solving a real need, technology in the 90s, the future of hospital robotics and more. If you are building a hospital and want meals, linens, and medications are delivered on-time, look no further than Aethon, the world leaders in hospital logistics robotics.If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.Companies looking for premium space in Pittsburgh should consider renting in Rockwell Park. Located in Pittsburgh's hip Point Breeze Neighborhood, Rockwell park features over 800,000 square feet of high end industrial, retail, and office space. Contact Icon Development Group to learn more.
May 18, 202501:03:46
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E169 - Philip Koopman (Safety Expert)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E169 - Philip Koopman (Safety Expert)

Join me as I speak with Philip Koopman about a really awesome definition of safety, safety engineering at a high level, the positive societal contributions of tort lawyers and regulators, and more.Keep your eyes peeled for Philip's new book, coming out in 2025. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.
May 04, 202541:47
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E168 - Jessi Mazzoni (Operations Director)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E168 - Jessi Mazzoni (Operations Director)

Join me as I speak with Grey Swan AI Director of Operations, Jessi Mazzoni, about AI Safety, working in early-stage startups, and best hiring practices. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.
Apr 20, 202548:30
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E167 - Christopher Luecke (Podcast Host)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E167 - Christopher Luecke (Podcast Host)

Join me as I speak with the host and founder of Manufacturing Happy Hour, Christopher Luecke, about manufacturing, working at Anheuser Busch, working at Rockwell, marketing, and more. If you are an avid member of the podcast community and need a good show, you should listen to The Manufacturing Happy Hour. They also have an active community as well which you can find on their website. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.
Apr 06, 202538:52
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E166 - Costa Nicou (Engineer)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E166 - Costa Nicou (Engineer)

Join me as I speak with iotaMotion CTO, Costa NIkou, about working in medical devices, cochlear implants, coming up in orthopedics, and more. If you are interested in the future of cochlear implants, please check out iotaMotion. If you are a human being who enjoys loud music please check out hearingnumber.org to see how much your hearing quality has degraded over time and get a hearing aid or cochlear implant if you need one. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.
Mar 23, 202547:26
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E165 - Tony Kelbert (Ethical Technical Salesperson)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E165 - Tony Kelbert (Ethical Technical Salesperson)

Join me as I speak with Tony Kelbert about working at Formlogic, technical sales, slocum gliders, and more.In about a week, the first episode of Tony's podcast "Into The Weeds" is coming out, so be sure to check that out. If you're looking for advocacy as a manufacturer or purchaser of advanced technology, you should talk to Good Think Labs. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.
Mar 09, 202538:41
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E164 - Audrey Russo (Technology Executive)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E164 - Audrey Russo (Technology Executive)

Join me as I speak with Pittsburgh Tech council President & CEO, Audrey Russo, about transitioning from corporate leadership roles into running the Pittsburgh Tech Council, Pittsburgh's rising tides, how nonprofits work, and more. If you want to help Pittsburgh tech companies suceed, please consider getting involved with Pittsburgh Technology Council. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.
Feb 23, 202538:60
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E163 - Moses Divaker (Aerodynamics Engineer)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E163 - Moses Divaker (Aerodynamics Engineer)

Join me as I speak with Aerospace Engineer and Archer Aviation Employee 1, Moses Divaker about aviation, robotics, and the growth of Archer Aviation as a company, more. Follow Archer Aviation on Twitter, YouTube, or wherever you get your social media fix for the latest from them. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult field robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.
Feb 09, 202544:41
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E162 - Dan Theobald (Robotics Entrepreneur)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E162 - Dan Theobald (Robotics Entrepreneur)

Join me as I speak with repeat guest and the founder of Vecna, Mass Robotics, Mekable, and Twisted Fields, Daniel Theobald, about startups, VCs, "Founder's Mode," and more. People interested in learning more about one of the finest robotics accelerators in the world should check out Mass Robotics. Those interested in robots for warehouse logistics should check out Vecna Robotics. For insights into a research farm with a soul, please check out Twisted Fields and Rotate 8. If you need help with your automation journey, please consider hiring Mekable. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult field robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.
Jan 26, 202543:19
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E161 - Torrey Smith (Startup Founder)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E161 - Torrey Smith (Startup Founder)

Join me as I speak with my friend, hero, and Endiatx Founder and CEO, Torrey Smith about miniaturizing medical technology, following your dreams, and more. If you're interested in starting a company or working on the next generation of pillbots, please reach out to Torrey Smith on LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult field robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.
Jan 12, 202543:31
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E160 - Victor Splittgerber (Robot Operations Specialist)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E160 - Victor Splittgerber (Robot Operations Specialist)

This holiday season, join me as I speak with WAKU Robotics Founder and CEO, Victor Splittgerber. In this episode, we perform a deep dive into some of the features of WAKU Robotics robot operations platform and discuss how tools like digital checklists, predictive maintenance, and automated hotline support can help run more robots with less people. People interested in learning more about this toolkit should check out WAKU Robotics LinkedIn page or website. There is a free 14 day trial for new users. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult field robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.
Dec 29, 202425:07
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E159 - Eryn Correa (Startup Lawyer)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E159 - Eryn Correa (Startup Lawyer)

Join me as I speak with Correa Legal Founder and Managing Partner, Eryn Correa about benefit corporations, living in Dubai and Morocco, how we feel about non-competes and more. If you're a startup company in the market for rock-solid legal support, please consider Correa Legal. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult field robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.
Dec 16, 202439:34
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E158 - Pras Velagapudi (Roboticist)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E158 - Pras Velagapudi (Roboticist)

Join me as I speak with Agility Robotics CTO, Pras Velagapudi about humanoid robots, networking and infrastructure paradigm shifts, AR, VR, AI and more. If you'd like to see some of Agility's robots in action, you can check out their Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@AgilityRobotics If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult field robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.
Dec 01, 202435:59
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E157 - Akshaya Murthy (AI Tinkerer)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E157 - Akshaya Murthy (AI Tinkerer)

Join me as I speak with Zendesk Director of AI Transformation, Akshaya Murthy about technology development in Pittsburgh vs Silicon Valley, uses for AI, and more. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult field robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.
Nov 17, 202437:22
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E156 - Erik Nieves (Chief Robot Geek)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E156 - Erik Nieves (Chief Robot Geek)

Join me as I speak with Plus One Robotics CEO and Cofounder, Erik Nieves about human assisted robotics, some of the great things to come out of the Southwest Research Institute, zany Andy Reuben stories and more. If you're in the market for pragmatic and robust robot depalletizing and parcel handling, look no further than Plus One Robotics. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult field robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.
Nov 03, 202442:26
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E155 - Jen Rocket (Fabric Engineer)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E155 - Jen Rocket (Fabric Engineer)

Join me as I speak with soft goods expert Jen Rocket about charting her own career course, exploring the product development side of sewn goods, and the role of fabric in our every day lives. If you're in the market for sewn product development, including wearables, tactical gear, medical products and more, please check out Jen on LInkedIn or at her website, jenrocket.com If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult field robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.
Oct 20, 202434:36
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E154 - Daniel Theobald (Robotics Entrepreneur)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E154 - Daniel Theobald (Robotics Entrepreneur)

Join me as I speak with Danial Theobald about starting Vecna, Mass Robotics, and Twisted Fields. We also talk about growing up to become a roboticist and the reward in influencing the next generation of engineers.People interested in learning more about one of the finest robotics accelerators in the world should check out massrobotics.org.Those interested in robots for warehouse logistics should check out Vecna Robotics.For insights into a research farm with a soul, please check out Twisted Fields. If you need help with your automation journey, please consider hiring Mekable If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult field robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.
Oct 06, 202434:19
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E153 - Zac Franczyk (Engineering Manager)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E153 - Zac Franczyk (Engineering Manager)

Join me as I speak with Siemens Energy field service tooling development manager Zac Franczyk about going to the Merchant Marine Academy, marine propulsion systems, nuclear power, working in power plants, a robot we worked on together, and more. For complete energy solutions, from power transmission, to generators of all sizes get ahold of Siemens Energy. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.
Sep 22, 202448:02
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E152 - Hiten Sonpal (Tech Leader)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E152 - Hiten Sonpal (Tech Leader)

Join me as I speak with Rise Robotics CEO and a very good friend of mine, Hiten Sonpal about early robots we've built, comparing and contrasting the new types of linear actuators we are working on, business strategy, leadership styles, and more. If you are interested in improving performance over hydraulic actuators by 3x efficiency and 2x speed, often as a drop-in replacement, please check out Rise Robotics Beltdraulic actuators.If you are interested in lightweight, cost effective, similarly fast and efficient, and collapsable point-to-point spatial actuators, please check out Tension Dynamics.If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.
Sep 08, 202443:29
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E151 - Jason Economou (Inventor)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E151 - Jason Economou (Inventor)

Join me as I speak with Tronix3D CTO and my cofounder at Tension Dynamics, Jason Economou about the human brain, his approach to invention, new innovations in 3D printing, and what sets the Tension Dynamics design apart from its competition. If you are interested in the future of linear actuators, please check out Tension Dynamics. If you need economical and reliable 3D additive manufacturing, please reach out to Tronix 3D. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.
Aug 25, 202430:46
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E150 - Jeffrey Blum (EMC Engineer)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E150 - Jeffrey Blum (EMC Engineer)

Join me as I speak with Verdelite Consulting Owner and my former Carnegie Mellon University Masters in Robotics Systems Development classmate, Jeffrey Blum. In this episode, we talk a lot about EMC, products we've worked on, and more. Verdelite Consulting specializes in EMC and ESD compliance. If you are embarking to create a new product, please consider hiring Verdelite Consulting to reduce costs and increase safety and reliability from the start. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.
Aug 11, 202433:41
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E149 - Greg Toroosian (Headhunter)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E149 - Greg Toroosian (Headhunter)

Join me as I speak with Samson Rose Founder and Head of Search, Greg Toroosian, about working for Hyperloop One, areas of robotics we love, fun events to go to, and more. . Samson Rose is a boutique search firm in the robotics and hard tech space. If you need to hire leaders and high-end robotics engineering talent, look no further than Samson Rose. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.
Jul 28, 202434:02
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E148 - Philip Koopman (Safety Expert) Pt.2

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E148 - Philip Koopman (Safety Expert) Pt.2

Join me as I speak with Philip Koopman about what it would take to reinvent safety in a way that would hold robots to the same standards as people. Also, why he swims with sharks (no sharks were harmed or ridden in the making of this podcast or its cover art). Redefining safety paper https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.16768 Phil's paper on redefining safety: https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.16768 Moral crumple zone paper (open access publication): https://estsjournal.org/index.php/ests/article/view/260 Phil's new checksum book: https://checksumcrc.blogspot.com/p/book.html Cruise robotaxi crash paper: https://arxiv.org/abs/2402.06046 Companies looking to outsource difficult robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult engineering problems in the world.
Jul 14, 202435:37
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E147 - Philip Koopman (Safety Expert) - Pt. 1

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E147 - Philip Koopman (Safety Expert) - Pt. 1

Join me as I speak with Philip Koopman in depth about why self-driving cars completely break the definition of safety used by all of the international safety standards. Redefining safety paper https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.16768 Cruise robotaxi crash paper: https://arxiv.org/abs/2402.06046 https://safeautonomy.blogspot.com/2024/06/four-views-into-cruise-robotaxi.html Companies looking to outsource difficult robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult engineering problems in the world.
Jun 30, 202439:01
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E146 - Nathan George

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E146 - Nathan George

Join me as i speak with Void Robotics CEO, Nathan George, about developing robots, Spencer's new company Tension Dynamics, Nathan's new venture Void Walking and Void Plants, management styles, sales, marketing, and more. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Those interested in low cost robotics should check out Void Robotics. Companies looking to outsource difficult robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult engineering problems in the world.
Jun 16, 202431:04
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E144 - Sam Fatoohi (Startup Founder)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E144 - Sam Fatoohi (Startup Founder)

Join me as I speak with Bomello Cofounder and CEO, Sam Fatoohi about Product Lifecycle Management, Working in Management Consulting, the Wu Tang Clan, and more. Building hardware is complicated, your PLM shouldn't be. If you are building hardware and want help managing your BOMs, please consider Bomello as your product lifecycle management partner. Find out more about Bomello (https://bomello.com and https://www.linkedin.com/company/bomello) If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.
May 19, 202430:09
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E143 - Chris Paxton (Senior Robotics Research Scientist)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E143 - Chris Paxton (Senior Robotics Research Scientist)

Join me as I speak with Nvidia and Meta Senior AI Research Scientist and Hello Robot Embodied AI Lead, Chris Paxton about Robotics, LLMs, Practical household robots and more. In this episodes Chris and Spencer talk about the future of robotics and then play around with LLMs. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.
May 05, 202418:48
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E142 - Chris D'Eramo (Designer)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E142 - Chris D'Eramo (Designer)

Join me as I speak with D'Eramo Design Principal Chris D'Eramo about some of the projects D'Eramo Design is working on, coming up in industrial design, product development, working with Hellbender, and more. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! If you are looking for product development support, please consider hiring D'Eramo Design. They take a holistic approach to product development and will partner with your company from napkin sketch through full scale production. Companies looking to outsource difficult robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.
Apr 21, 202433:12
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E141 - Jonathan Kersting (Tech Journalist)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E141 - Jonathan Kersting (Tech Journalist)

Join me as I speak with Pittsburgh Tech Council VP of Media and Communications, Jonathan Kersting, about coming up in journalism, Pittsburgh's technology scene, interviewing Howard Stern, and more. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! If you want to help Pittsburgh tech companies succeed, please consider getting involved with Pittsburgh Technology Council. You can learn more at pghtech.org . Companies looking to outsource difficult robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.
Apr 07, 202431:09
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E140 - Corey Clothier (AV Deployment Specialist / Entrepreneur)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E140 - Corey Clothier (AV Deployment Specialist / Entrepreneur)

Join me as I speak with ARIBO CEO Corey Clothier about learning to fly jets in the Marines, autonomous vehicle safety, checklists, and more. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! If you're looking to deploy an autonomous fleet successfully, please get in touch with ARIBO. They've done over 60 projects and are experts in the field. Companies looking to outsource difficult engineering problems should consider SKA Custom Robots and Machines. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult engineering problems in the world.
Mar 24, 202427:25
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E139 - Nicole Donhal (Entrepreneur)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E139 - Nicole Donhal (Entrepreneur)

Join me as I speak with Ontech Talent President Nicole Donhal about the good, the bad, and the ugly of starting a business, treating people well, the unfortunate reality of having to fire people when they don't work out, and more. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! If you're looking to hire technical personnel, please consider working with Ontech Talent. Their hands-on approach sorts for culture and technical skill, and won't blow out your budget. Companies looking to outsource difficult engineering problems should consider SKA Custom Robots and Machines. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult engineering problems in the world.
Mar 10, 202429:06
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E138 - Natalie Serrino (Software Engineer)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E138 - Natalie Serrino (Software Engineer)

Join me as I speak with Gimlet Labs cofounder Natalie Serrino about AI on the edge, computer vision, getting into computers and engineering, and more. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Gimlet is a developer tool that allows engineers to easily deploy AI pipelines on the edge. If you want to know more, please find Natalie on LinkedIn and mention CWSK when you reach out. Companies looking to outsource difficult engineering problems should consider SKA Custom Robots and Machines. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult engineering problems in the world.
Feb 26, 202442:07
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E137 - Don Golding (Space Avionics Engineer)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E137 - Don Golding (Space Avionics Engineer)

Join me as I speak with Space Avionics Engineer Don Golding about a new computer he's developing, designing space computers, programing language eccentricities, and more. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult engineering problems should consider SKA Custom Robots and Machines. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult engineering problems in the world.
Feb 11, 202443:56
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E136 Phil Hahn (Innovation, Investment, and Jalapeño Popcorn)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E136 Phil Hahn (Innovation, Investment, and Jalapeño Popcorn)

Join me as i speak with AFWERX and Spacewerx Chief Strategy Officer Phil Hahn about his professional journey first as a US Airforce Flight Test Engineer, getting an MBA for Carnegie Mellon University, working in micro private equity, and then taking over the initiatives to build up the investment and innovation arms of the Department of the Airforce to what they are today. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult engineering problems should consider SKA Custom Robots and Machines. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult engineering problems in the world.
Jan 28, 202401:01:02
Collaborative With Spencer Krause - E135 - Best of John Seminatore

Collaborative With Spencer Krause - E135 - Best of John Seminatore

In lieu of a full episode this week, we take a look back on our conversation with Senior Staff Systems Engineer John Seminatore. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult engineering problems should consider SKA Custom Robots and Machines. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult engineering problems in the world.
Jan 14, 202426:14
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E134 - Philip Koopman (Safety Expert)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E134 - Philip Koopman (Safety Expert)

Join me as I speak with Philip Koopman about the path he took to become a self-driving car safety expert, including serving on a nuclear submarine, working across multiple industries, becoming a Carnegie Mellon University professor, working on robot safety at the National Robotics Engineering Center and more. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today on YouTube or wherever you consume podcasts. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult engineering problems should consider SKA Custom Robots and Machines. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult engineering problems in the world. The two-channel architecture patent: https://users.ece.cmu.edu/~koopman/patents/US10962972.pdf (see figure 5) UL 4600 standard: https://users.ece.cmu.edu/~koopman/ul4600/index.html The orange book: https://www.amazon.com/Better-Embedded-System-Software-Koopman/dp/B08TZ9LYXC Key part of my legal work for automated vehicles: https://safeautonomy.blogspot.com/2023/05/a-liability-approach-for-automated.html Testimony in Congress: https://safeautonomy.blogspot.com/2023/07/av-safety-claims-and-more-on-my.html
Dec 31, 202357:45
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E133 Mitchell Weiss (Veteran Roboticist)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E133 Mitchell Weiss (Veteran Roboticist)

Join me as i speak with HDS Global Chief Robotics Officer Mitchell Weiss about his work in robotics from the 1970's to present. In this episode we discuss HDS' new product line, Asimov, the first robots we ever built and more. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel!Companies looking to outsource difficult engineering problems should consider SKA Custom Robots and Machines. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult engineering problems in the world.
Dec 24, 202301:28:44
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E132 - Jeffrey Skutnick (Technologist)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E132 - Jeffrey Skutnick (Technologist)

Join me as I speak with Whisker's VP of Engineering, Jeffrey Skutnick, about some of the technological advancements in pet care that Whisker is pushing, working for the DoD, working in telecommunications, battery fires, and more. If you are a cat parent in the market for an awesome Holiday gift, please check out litterrobot.spencerkrause.com for a $50 discount on the Litter Robot 3 or 4. If you are an engineer looking to work with a great company making innovative products, please reach out to Jeff directly. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult engineering problems should consider SKA Custom Robots and Machines. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult engineering problems in the world.
Dec 17, 202325:44
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E131 - Chris Matthews (Startup Marketer / Author)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E131 - Chris Matthews (Startup Marketer / Author)

Join me as I speak with Chris Matthews about his new book "Start Telling People," covering many of the intricacies of #marketing for early-stage #deeptech companies, including positioning, data, preparing for and mastering product demos, and more. If you are facing marketing challenges or questions, please read Start Telling People and check out Chris' website: verysmallrobots.com. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please #subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult engineering problems should consider SKA Custom Robots and Machines. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult engineering problems in the world.
Dec 10, 202301:13:12
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E129 - The Best of Leo Chen

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E129 - The Best of Leo Chen

In place of a full episode this week, we take a look back on our conversation with roboticist Leo Chen. You can see the full conversation here: https://youtu.be/Ca0d3WmwC6E
Nov 26, 202326:32
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E128 - Marcus D'Ambrosio (Entrepreneur)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E128 - Marcus D'Ambrosio (Entrepreneur)

Join me as I speak with Marcus D'Ambrosio about Adaract's work on artificial muscles, starting a car rental company, building bee technology, aspiring to start a Michelin Star restaurant and more. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult engineering problems should consider SKA Custom Robots and Machines. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult engineering problems in the world.
Nov 20, 202353:05
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E127 - Aaron Diek (Salesperson)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E127 - Aaron Diek (Salesperson)

Join me as I speak with Aaron Diek about working in sales- from call centers to selling software, building sales processes for agencies and more. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult engineering problems should consider SKA Custom Robots and Machines. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult engineering problems in the world.
Nov 12, 202301:08:40
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E126 - The Best Of Lou Bojarski

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E126 - The Best Of Lou Bojarski

In lieu of an episode this week, we take a look back on our conversation with senior robotics engineer Lou Bojarski. You can see the full conversation here: https://youtu.be/hgmGFDMPT8M If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult engineering problems should consider SKA Custom Robots and Machines. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult engineering problems in the world.
Nov 05, 202319:19
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E125 - Nathan George (Entrepreneur)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E125 - Nathan George (Entrepreneur)

Join me as I speak with Void Robotics CEO, Nathan George, about scaling an internship program, building inexpensive robots, philosophy, company culture, and more. If you are looking for inexpensive robot laborers, check out Void Robotics. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult engineering problems should consider SKA Custom Robots and Machines. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult engineering problems in the world.
Oct 29, 202301:07:54
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E124 - AJ Lewis (Entrepreneur)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E124 - AJ Lewis (Entrepreneur)

Join me as I speak with Sphere Brakes CEO AJ Lewis about starting a brake company, being deployed to Iraq with the Army, cutting your hair, product development, and more. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult engineering problems should consider SKA Custom Robots and Machines. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult engineering problems in the world.
Oct 22, 202350:40
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E123 - Chris Moehle (Venture Capitalist)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E123 - Chris Moehle (Venture Capitalist)

Join me as I speak with Chris Moehle about how we met at NREC, Starting a venture fund, the best (and only) restaurants on Butler street, why Pittsburgh is a good place to run a robotics business and more. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult engineering problems should consider SKA Custom Robots and Machines. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult engineering problems in the world.
Oct 15, 202353:00
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E122 - Sean Dotson (Entrepreneur)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E122 - Sean Dotson (Entrepreneur)

Join us as we speak with Sean Dotson.about his work as the President and CTO of RND Automation, problems business owners face, advantages and disadvantages of working with different industries, being honest with your customers, and more. If you're looking for awesome content and/or want to learn more about Sean Dotson, check out https://linktr.ee/seandotsonIf you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel!Companies looking to outsource difficult engineering problems should consider SKA Custom Robots and Machines. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult engineering problems in the world.
Oct 08, 202301:32:44
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E121 - Karel Ullner (Producer)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E121 - Karel Ullner (Producer)

Join us as we speak with Karel Ullner about four principles for artistic brand success, the economics of concerts, leverage in the music industry, and more. If you want professional support building your musical brand, please visit polarbullproductions.com. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult engineering problems should consider SKA Custom Robots and Machines. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult engineering problems in the world.
Oct 01, 202301:37:50