# Overcoming Technology Hesitancy with Plus One Robotics CEO Erik Nieves

- Show: [Manufacturing Happy Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour)
- Published: 2022-01-25
- Length: 39m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-01-25-overcoming-technology-hesitancy-with-plus-one-robotics-ceo-erik-nieves
- Listen: http://manufacturinghappyhour.com

## Summary

Erik Nieves, CEO and Co-Founder of Plus One Robotics, discusses his transition from manual labor to robotics and the company's vision software for logistics robots. He explains the concept of 'supervised autonomy' and 'robots work, people rule,' where robots handle standard tasks and humans intervene for exceptions in high-variability environments like package sorting. Nieves addresses 'technology hesitancy' among small-to-medium manufacturers, arguing that empathy and understanding root causes like financial risk are key to adoption. He also highlights the importance of open-source standards like ROS Industrial to lower barriers to entry and improve workforce retention by elevating jobs to 'crew chief' roles.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-01-25-overcoming-technology-hesitancy-with-plus-one-robotics-ceo-erik-nieves#t=0) Introduction and Guest Background
- [4:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-01-25-overcoming-technology-hesitancy-with-plus-one-robotics-ceo-erik-nieves#t=271) From Grinder to Robot Programmer
- [9:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-01-25-overcoming-technology-hesitancy-with-plus-one-robotics-ceo-erik-nieves#t=555) Supervised Autonomy and 'Robots Work, People Rule'
- [16:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-01-25-overcoming-technology-hesitancy-with-plus-one-robotics-ceo-erik-nieves#t=999) Understanding Technology Hesitancy in Manufacturing
- [25:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-01-25-overcoming-technology-hesitancy-with-plus-one-robotics-ceo-erik-nieves#t=1510) Workforce Churn and the 'Crew Chief' Role
- [31:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-01-25-overcoming-technology-hesitancy-with-plus-one-robotics-ceo-erik-nieves#t=1875) Open Source and ROS Industrial
- [34:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-01-25-overcoming-technology-hesitancy-with-plus-one-robotics-ceo-erik-nieves#t=2061) Plus One Robotics' Vision and Future

## Topics

- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Open-source hardware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/open-source-hardware)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Plus One Robotics (company)
- Señor Veggie (other)
- Hitachi (company)
- GE (company)
- Yaskawa (company)
- ROS Industrial (other)
- A3 (company)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [How to Solve the Technology Hesitancy Issue in Manufacturing w/ Erik Nieves](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2021-09-07-how-to-solve-the-technology-hesitancy-issue-in-manufacturing-w-erik-nieves) (The Manufacturing Executive)
- [Baseball & robotics startups during COVID-19; ROS on Windows 10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2020-07-08-baseball-robotics-startups-during-covid-19-ros-on-windows-10) (The Robot Report Podcast)
- [Solving Labor Challenges the Simpler Way: A Fresh Look at Robotics w/ Ken Macken](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2026-03-03-solving-labor-challenges-the-simpler-way-a-fresh-look-at-robotics-w-ken-macken) (The Manufacturing Executive)
- [Ep. 47 | Universal Robots CEO Kim Povlsen on Collaborative Robots for the 98%](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2022-06-07-ep-47-universal-robots-ceo-kim-povlsen-on-collaborative-robots-for-the-98) (Moore's Lobby)
- [Electronica 24: The Rise of AI-Powered Robotics at Fideltronik and Beyond](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-12-09-electronica-24-the-rise-of-ai-powered-robotics-at-fideltronik-and-beyond) (EMS@C-LEVEL)

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