Empowering the Workforce: How Cobots Are Transforming Manufacturing with Rob Goldiez of Hirebotics

In this episode of U.S. Manufacturing Today, powered by Veryable, host Matt speaks with Rob Goldiez, co-founder of Hirebotics, about the future of American manufacturing. They discuss how Hirebotics is making automation simpler and more scalable through collaborative robots (cobots) and cloud software. The conversation covers the impact of reshoring, labor utilization strategies, and how cobots enhance the productivity of existing workers rather than replacing them. Rob shares his journey to founding Hirebotics, the benefits of cobots in welding, and how small to mid-sized manufacturers can adopt automation effectively. Tips for workforce development and the role of trade schools in preparing the next generation for automated manufacturing are also discussed.Timestamps00:00 Introduction to US Manufacturing Today00:14 Meet Rob Goldiez: Co-Founder of Hirebotics00:33 The Rise of Collaborative Robots (Cobots)01:00 Rob's Journey to Founding Hirebotics01:37 The Concept of Collaborative Robots03:06 The Birth of Hirebotics03:59 Labor Utilization and Cobots04:33 Challenges in the Manufacturing Sector07:51 Reshoring and Automation12:27 Simplifying Automation for Broader Adoption15:43 Supporting Small and Mid-Sized Manufacturers17:10 Workforce Development and Automation19:04 Advice for Manufacturers Considering Automation20:42 Conclusion and ResourcesLinksHireboticsRob on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigating Trump 2.0 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Revitalizing US Manufacturing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign Up on the Veryable Platform