# Spencer Krause: Why Hardware  is the New Engineering Frontier

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Podcast: [The Robot Report Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast-1257081)
Published: 2026-01-16T23:03:19+00:00
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## Resource

Our guest on the show this week is Spencer Krause, CEO and co-founder of SKA Robotics. A longtime friend of the show, Krause shares insights into the development process for new robotics solutions, and a deep dive into ruggedized field robotics. From automating giant mining trucks to launching “software-defined” actuators, Spencer discusses the “mercenary” engineering mindset, including “war stories” from the field, and why hardware is the next frontier in the Post-AI era. Learn more: https://skarobotics.com/ https://tensiondynamics.com/ ### Register for the 2026 Robotics Summit: https://www.roboticssummit.com/

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