In this episode of the Supply Chaney podcast, Nathan Chaney interviews Colin, a pioneer in humanoid robotics within the supply chain sector. Colin shares his journey from a robotics enthusiast in high school to studying at MIT, and eventually working in autonomous vehicles. He discusses the challenges and successes of his entrepreneurial ventures, including a startup in the restaurant industry and the pivot to Avatar Robotics, which aims to integrate humanoid robots into industrial settings. The conversation highlights the importance of education, curiosity, and leadership in technology, as well as the future of work with robotics.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Supply Chain Robotics02:34 Colin's Journey into Robotics05:23 The Role of Education and Curiosity08:06 Leadership Development in Robotics10:56 The MIT Experience and Its Impact13:29 Early Career and Internships16:12 Transitioning to Startups18:47 Founding Sauce and Its Evolution21:44 The Birth of Avatar Robotics24:29 The Future of Work with Robotics27:14 Final Thoughts and Future Aspirations Surgere is the official sponsor of The Supply Chaney Podcast for 2025. Surgere’s singular focus is building AI-powered, frictionless supply chains that result in real time, end-to-end visibility with 99.9% accuracy for partners and customers.

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