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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 - E63 - Karel Ulner (Music Producer and Headhunter)

Collaborative With Spencer KrauseJul 24, 2022

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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
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E120 - Tekin Meriçli (Roboticist)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E120 - Tekin Meriçli (Roboticist)

Join me as I speak with Tekin Meriçli about his time with Locomation, starting a business, making difficult decisions, and how he got his start in robotics. We also discuss minimalist living, artificial intelligence, self driving trends, late nights in the robotics institute at Carnegie Mellon University where we met, 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.

Sep 24, 202352:38
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E119 - Leo Chen (Roboticist)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E119 - Leo Chen (Roboticist)

Join us as we speak with Engineered Arts Director of US Operations Leo Chen about the work Engineered Arts is doing on humanoid robots. We also speak briefly with Amica, a humanoid robot, learn about how it works, and discuss Leo's work at Loon, Kiteboarding, Rock Climbing 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.

https://www.engineeredarts.co.uk/robot/ameca/

Sep 17, 202301:27:42
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E118 - Alex Foessel (Robotics Business Strategist)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E118 - Alex Foessel (Robotics Business Strategist)

Join me as I speak with John Deere Robotics Veteran and Balanced Engineering Managing Partner Alex Foessel about his work at Deere, NREC, and Balanced Engineering. We also discuss functional safety, quality systems, international travel, and aviation. If you are in the market for consulting in engineering services to bring safety and security to off-road robotics, please consider hiring Balanced Engineering. You can learn more about them at balanced.llc 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.

Sep 10, 202301:28:58
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E117 - Pratheesh Prakash (Roboticist)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E117 - Pratheesh Prakash (Roboticist)

Join us as we speak with Danfoss Sr. Autonomous Control System Engineer Pratheesh Prakash about the first robot he ever made, and many larger and more impressive robots he has built and worked on over the years. We also talk about using a low cost test platform to get autonomy software working, finding the best value vs stability in sensors, design and safety philosophies 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.

Sep 03, 202301:24:01
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E116 - Jaimeen Kapadia (Robotic Systems Engineer)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E116 - Jaimeen Kapadia (Robotic Systems Engineer)

Join us as we speak with Zipline Platform 2 Systems Engineering Lead, Jaimeen Kapadia. In this episode, we discuss Jaimeen's experience at Zipline and Medtronic, compare the design constraints of surgical and aerospace systems, share a mutual love of systems engineering, and more. If you are a systems engineer seeking employment with a world class team solving interesting problems at Zipline, please apply at https://www.flyzipline.com/careers 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.

Aug 27, 202301:24:50
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E115 - Russ Angold (Entrepreneur)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E115 - Russ Angold (Entrepreneur)

Join us as we speak with Entrepreneur, Engineer, and Ekso Bionics Co Founder and Former CTO, Russ Angold about his work in agriculture, with UC Berkeley, Founding Ekso Bionics, and more. In this episode we talk about Russ being a host on junkyard wars, building stills, working on cars, and farming. 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.

Aug 20, 202301:44:36
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E114 - Stuart Diller (Entrepreneur)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E114 - Stuart Diller (Entrepreneur)

Join us as we speak with ESTAT Actuation CEO, Stuart Diller, about his companies new line of ultra lightweight and efficient electrostatic clutches. We also talk briefly about what it's like at Carnegie Mellon University, exoskeletons, micromouse competitions, and battlebots. At under 30-minutes, this is our #shortestepisodeyet, so you have no excuse not to watch it. 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 need more efficient and lightweight actuation for your robot, ESTAT's electroadhesive clutches and brakes are world-best. 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.

Aug 13, 202301:27
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E113 - John Seminatore (Roboticist)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E113 - John Seminatore (Roboticist)

Join us as we speak with Senior Staff Systems Engineer John Seminatore about his work with the US Air Force, Virginia Tech, Carnegie Robotics, Argo AI and more. In this episode we talk about some of the challenges and tactics in managing an engineering organization at various levels of scale, and get into some great "war stories." 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.

Aug 06, 202301:09:57
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E112 - Suzan Chin Taylor (Wastewater Marketing Specialist)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E112 - Suzan Chin Taylor (Wastewater Marketing Specialist)

Join us as we speak with Suzan Chin-Taylor, the Doo Doo Diva, about the Smells Like Money Podcast, working in wastewater treatment, opening an office in India, 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.

Jul 30, 202359:29
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E111 - Lou Bojarski (Roboticist)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E111 - Lou Bojarski (Roboticist)

Join us as we speak with senior robotics engineer Lou Bojarski about his transition from studying architecture to working in robotics, building nuclear decontamination robots, WW2 history, 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.

Jul 23, 202302:10:23
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E110 - Mishari Alarfaj (Roboticist)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E110 - Mishari Alarfaj (Roboticist)

Join us as we speak with Dubai Future Labs Robotic Systems Integration Engineer, Mishari Alarfaj. In this episode, Meshari and Spencer talk about going to CMU, trends in robotics, frustrations of implementing ROS2, 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.

Jul 16, 202302:28
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E109 - Mike Vindler (Entrepreneur)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E109 - Mike Vindler (Entrepreneur)

Join us as we speak with Tronix3D CEO Mike Vindler about the nuts and bolts of starting his business, the latest additive manufacturing technology, going from a large corporation to a startup, and more. If you are in the market for industrial-quality 3D printed parts check out Tronix3D. If you enjoy souping up race cars, check out ibuildracecars.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.

Jul 09, 202350:40
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E108 Mat Sadowski (Roboticist)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E108 Mat Sadowski (Roboticist)

Join us as we speak with Consulting Roboticist and Editor of Weekly Robotics, Mat Sadowski. In this episode Mat and Spencer talk about their approaches to contract engineering, some of the most difficult projects they've faced off on, finding time for content creation, and more. Mat also talks about ROS, drones, 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.

Jul 02, 202301:42:27
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E107 - Illana Diamond

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E107 - Illana Diamond

Join us as we speak with 412 Venture Fund Managing Partner Ilana Diamond about her founding of the the AlphaLab Gear manufacturing cycle program, building up the Pittsburgh community, approach to investing in companies and community building. If you have an early stage startup with product in the market and paying or pilot customers, that's looking to raise $500,000 to $1,000,000 please reach out to 412 venture fund at 412venturefund.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.

Jun 25, 202336:11
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E106 - Chris Kruger (Roboticist)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E106 - Chris Kruger (Roboticist)

Join us as we speak with Miso Robotics Chief Technology Officer Chris Kruger. In this episode, we get into the weeds about some of Miso's products in the culinary robotics space, talk about ROS and open source, and discuss learning from data collected from robots and other products fielded at scale. We also talk a bit about generative AI, discuss Chris' professional journey from Motorola, to iRobot, to Miso, and more.
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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.

Jun 18, 202301:35:32
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E105 - Steve Sywak (Mechanical Engineer)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E105 - Steve Sywak (Mechanical Engineer)

Join us as we speak with repeat guest and Senior Mechanical Engineer Stephen Sywak. In this mini-episode we talk briefly about Steve's work at McLaren Engineering Group on a vertical pipe inspection droid in the late-90s and about his work at Easy Aerial with tethered and untethered flying drones.
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.

Jun 11, 202336:45
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E104 - Mitchell Weiss (Veteran Roboticist)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E104 - Mitchell Weiss (Veteran Roboticist)

Join us as we speak with HDS Global Chief Robotics Officer Mitchell Weiss about his work in robotics from the 1970's to present. Mitchell has worked on the Canadarm, Unimation, Seegrid Robotics, Piaggio Group, 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.

Jun 04, 202302:04:18
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E103 - Florian Pestoni

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E103 - Florian Pestoni

Join us as we speak with Florian Pestoni. Florian is the Founder and CEO of InOrbit. In this episode we talk about robot operations, making robots that scale, design challenges on engineering robotic systems, markets for robots, building a retail space in Mountainview California, the evolution of various robotic ecosystems and more. If you want to see real life robots delivering swag and toys to both children and adults, check out InOrbit's Robot Space at 293 Castro St, Mountain View, CA. If you want a robot operations system that works for your robotic fleet, check out inorbit.ai 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.

May 28, 202301:29:56
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E102 - Nick Armstrong-Crews (Roboticist)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E102 - Nick Armstrong-Crews (Roboticist)

Join us as we speak with Nick Armstrong-Crews. Nick is the Radar Perception Lead at Waymo. In this episode we talk about Nick getting married by a robot, Burning Man culture, the basics electronically steered RADAR, self driving cars, and more. Spencer also adopts a cat. 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.

May 21, 202301:59:02
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E101 - Phil Johnston (Drone Pilot)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E101 - Phil Johnston (Drone Pilot)

Join us as we speak with Phil Johnston about his work running missions as a commercial drone pilot. Phil and Spencer also discuss interesting sensors (including an extended discussion on infrared cameras), underground drone missions, and wireless technologies, and how the rise of advanced cell phones has contributed to 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 some of the most difficult engineering problems in the world. #technologypodcast#technology #robotics #tech #drone

May 14, 202301:43:40
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E100 - Eddie Tunstel (Space Roboticist)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E100 - Eddie Tunstel (Space Roboticist)

Join us as we speak with Motiv Space Systems CTO, Edward Tunstel about his work in the space exploration field from the late 80s to present, technologies utilized in space applications, challenges of lunar missions, satellite servicing, including the OSAM and ISAM domains. We also talk about Edward's work associated with the Sojourner, Spirit, Opportunity and Curiosity rovers, nanorovers, and more. Additionally we talk about some of Motiv's current projects, including JPL's small fleet of ground-penetrating RADAR carrying robots and cold-operable arm for lunar missions as well as satellite grappling and servicing robots,. You can learn more about Edward's current work with Motiv Space Systems at motiovss.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 some of the most difficult engineering problems in the world. #technologypodcast#technology #robotics #tech #marsrover #spaceexploration #space

May 07, 202302:25:24
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E99 - Brandon Contino (Roboticist)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E99 - Brandon Contino (Roboticist)

Join us as we speak with Four Growers CEO, Brandon Contino about tactics for grabbing tomatoes robotically, projects we worked on growing up, tennis strategy, ethical sales, and more. If you're a hardware director or a robotics software engineer looking to feed the world, check out Four Growers' jobs page. Companies looking to outsource difficult engineering problems should consider SKA Custom Robots and Machines. They sponsor this podcast and some of the most difficult engineering problems in the world.


#technologypodcast#technology #robotics #tech #robots #agriculture



Apr 30, 202302:01:37
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E98 - Andrew Capodieci (Roboticist)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E98 - Andrew Capodieci (Roboticist)

Join us as we speak with Neya Systems Director of Robotics, Andrew Capodieci, about his work on autonomous offroad vehicles. We also talk about why you shouldn't be afraid of killer robots, on-road autonomy, consumer robots, minimum viable products 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 some of the most difficult engineering problems in the world. Roboticists on the job market can apply to Neya Systems at neyarobotics.com

Apr 23, 202301:39:07
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E97 - Yash Manian (Perception Engineer)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E97 - Yash Manian (Perception Engineer)

Join us as we speak with IAM Robotics' Lead Perception Engineer, Yash Manian about some of the technology he's developed for IAM robotics, getting into robotics perception as a discipline, and more. We also speculate on why so many technologists are into rock climbing. 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 some of the most difficult engineering problems in the world.

Apr 19, 202301:12:30
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E96 - Liam Krut (Venture Capitalist)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E96 - Liam Krut (Venture Capitalist)

Join us as we speak with Liam Krut about his work in venture capital, the Greek word of the day, horizontal vs vertical integration, bleeding edge vs cutting edge, Huxley vs. Orwell, bipolar vs. multipolar geopolitics, super soldiers, and a whole lot 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 some of the most difficult engineering problems in the world. Please visit angel.co/v/l/XyD7T if you are interested in investing with Reinforced Ventures.

Apr 09, 202301:19:47
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E95 - Greek Gadget Guru (YouTube Creator)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E95 - Greek Gadget Guru (YouTube Creator)

Join us as we speak with YouTube Creator Greek Gadget Guru, also known as Pavlos. In this episode, Greek Gadget Guru loses his mask and talks about what he's been up to since his channel stopped creating content around the pandemic. Spencer has been mentoring Pavlos since around the pandemic and, now that Pavlos is going to school for engineering, he's been able to create some more advanced gadgets. This video features tips for aspiring engineers and makers, closeups of new gadgets, personal conversation, reflection 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 make a mean robot as well.

Apr 02, 202301:21:39
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E94 - Kathy Henrich

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E94 - Kathy Henrich

Join us as we speak with Kathy Henrich, who is the CEO the Milwaukee Tech Hub. In this episode we discuss Kathy's career as a tech executive including 30 years at IBM, lessons she learned from the different places and situations she worked in, the value of diversity in problem solving, and some of the initiatives the Milwaukee Tech Hub is invested in.


As with many CWSK episodes, we inevitably get philosophical and talk about future tech on the horizon, as well as some of the changes we're seeing in AI and the tech landscape as a whole. If you want to learn about how to plug into Milwaukee's technology ecosystem, consider visiting choosemketech.org . You can learn more about the Milwaukee Tech Hub as an organization at mketech.org If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more, like it and please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel!

Mar 26, 202354:29
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E93 - Mohammad Nadji

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E93 - Mohammad Nadji

Join us as we speak with Neuraville CEO, Mohammad Nadji, about some of Neuraville's unique technology which brings neuroscience-inspired algorithms to robotics.We also talk about about deciding our career directions, coming up with really sweet company names, open source advantages, and more.  Please check out neuraville.com and feagi.org to learn 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!

Mar 19, 202356:03
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E92 - Jake Hall

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E92 - Jake Hall

Join us as we speak with The Manufacturing Millennial, Jake Hall. Jake, a manufacturing professional for over 16 years, has created an unparalleled social media following which makes manufacturing and automation relatable to people of all ages and backgrounds and uplifts the field. In this episode we discuss Jake's background and professional journey, the decline of manufacturing jobs in the US, making good content for LinkedIn, and more.  

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Mar 14, 202341:25
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E91 - Nick Anthony (Electrical Engineer)

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E91 - Nick Anthony (Electrical Engineer)

Join us as we speak with PiMios CEO Nick Anthony about some of the cool electrical and firmware projects he's worked on over the years- including satellites and many to one wireless network modules We also discuss how being a notorious troublemaker in school can be a hallmark of an elite creative problem solver in industry, the roots of our engineering interest, and more.   

If you are in the market for contract engineering work on electrical and firmware projects, please check out PiMios at https://pimios.com 

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Mar 05, 202301:01:13
Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E90 - Richard Juchniewicz

Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E90 - Richard Juchniewicz

Join us as we speak with 4moms VP of Engineering and Product Operations, Richard Juchniewicz about Pittsburgh Robotics Network events, some of 4moms product improvement and production war stories, CMU Robotics Club, remote work, and more.   

Expectant parents, and family members should check out www.4moms.com for incredibly well-designed baby gear.   

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Feb 26, 202301:35:32