From Hospital Logistics to Patient Transport: Where Robotics Can Help Most with Spencer Krause, President and CEO of SKA Robotics

Healthcare robotics is not just about replacing tasks; it is about helping people do safer, more meaningful work. In this episode, Spencer Krause, President and CEO of SKA Robotics, shares how his team applies robotics across industries like mining, construction, agriculture, and healthcare. He explains how robotics can support hospitals by handling repetitive or difficult work, from moving waste and controlled medications to helping address patient transport challenges. Spencer also discusses the realities of bringing robotics into healthcare, including stakeholder buy-in, HIPAA concerns, sterilization needs, FDA requirements, and long sales cycles. Tune in to learn how robotics can reduce burden, improve safety, and bring cross-industry innovation into healthcare. Resources: Connect with and follow Spencer Krause on LinkedIn. Follow SKA Robotics on LinkedIn and explore their website. Listen to Spencer Krause on The Robot Report podcast.