From Civil Engineering to Robotics President: How Kate McAfoose Built Teams That Don't Lose
From Civil Engineering to Robotics President: How Kate McAfoose Built Teams That Don't Lose  
Podcast: NXC Podcast Network
Published On: Fri Nov 28 2025
Description: ⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - From Civil Engineering to Professional Engineer to Robotics President 07:05 - Autonomous Mobile Robots: How They Navigate Around Workers and Obstacles 09:04 - Worker Acceptance: Why 95% Love Robots After 6 Weeks 13:28 - Favorite Investment: Restaurant Grease to Biodiesel Technology 15:03 - Running a Christian Robotics Company: Prayer, Tithing, and Respect 18:56 - Career Advice: Data Security and AI Skills for Tomorrow's Engineers 📋 In this podcast, we discuss autonomous mobile robots (AMR), civil engineering in robotics, professional engineer credentials in tech, worker acceptance of factory automation, Christian business principles in technology companies, manufacturing reshoring trends, biodiesel from restaurant grease, and career preparation for young engineers. Kate McAfoose, President of a robotics company and professional engineer, shares her journey from designing airfields to leading robotics implementations in factories and hospitals, why workers initially fear but ultimately love autonomous robots, how civil engineering skills translate perfectly to mobile robotics systems, and why the next generation needs expertise in AI and cybersecurity to succeed in manufacturing automation. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: Christian Company's Faith Based Practices Prayer, Tithing & Respect: https://youtube.com/shorts/LEF1EII7kTY New Hires MUST Learn AI FAST or Get LEFT BEHIND: https://youtube.com/shorts/2qf6KrE59co Future Careers! Robotics & Manufacturing Data and Cybersecurity are KEY: https://youtube.com/shorts/67NCirugWzg 🔗 Connect with Kate McAfoose: https://www.curabotics.com/ Chang Robotics - Automation & Robotics Design 🔗 Connect with Matthew Chang: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewachang/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/matthewachang Chang Robotics: https://www.changrobotics.ai/ Chang Robotics Fund: https://www.cr.fund/ #AutonomousRobots #ManufacturingTech #ChristianBusiness #RoboticsEngineering #amr ℹ️ About Chang Robotics Fund Podcast: The Chang Robotics Fund Podcast explores manufacturing technology, robotics innovation, and faith-driven entrepreneurship. Hosted by Matthew Chang, we feature conversations with engineers, investors, and industry leaders building the future of American manufacturing while staying true to their values. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network