Kate Macafoose on Revolutionising Healthcare with Robotics at Chang Robotics
Mon Feb 02 2026
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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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 You can contact us at info@qedod.com Resources can be found online or link to our website https://resilienceunravelled.com #resilience, #burnout, #intuition