In this episode of Resilience Unraveled, Dr Russell Thackeray welcomes Kate Macafoose from Chang Robotics. Kate shares her journey from civil engineering in upstate New York to her current role at Chang Robotics in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.

She delves into her early career in project management and her transition into the field of automation and robotics.

The discussion highlights the challenges and resilience needed in male-dominated sectors, as well as the importance of mentorship for women in STEM.

Kate elaborates on how Chang Robotics is revolutionising healthcare with autonomous robots designed to assist nurses by performing nonclinical tasks, ultimately reducing their workload and improving efficiency.

The conversation also touches on the development, cybersecurity, implementation, and industry-wide potential of robotic systems.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:38 Kate's Background and Career Journey

02:16 Challenges in Male-Dominated Fields

03:23 Women in STEM and Mentorship

05:34 Introduction to Robotics

06:39 Robotic Applications in Healthcare

10:09 Development and Implementation of Robotics

12:30 Cybersecurity in Robotics

14:11 Leadership and Robotics

17:18 Future of Robotics and Conclusion

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