How to Survive in the Robotics Industry as a Software Developer

Explore the rapidly evolving robotics industry and its impact on software development in this 38-minute conference talk from GOTO Copenhagen 2016. Gain insights from Gregory Pelcha, a developer and technical lead at Universal Robots, as he discusses the shift from traditional industrial software solutions to modern approaches in response to the growth of collaborative robots (cobots) and IoT. Learn about Universal Robots' history, business model, and company structure, as well as the challenges and opportunities in the robotics market. Discover how the industry is embracing mass customization, empowering people, and ushering in the Third Industrial Revolution. Understand the role of software in driving innovation and the importance of adapting to changing customer needs. Get valuable perspectives on surviving and thriving as a software developer in the dynamic robotics industry.

Intro
Robot Demo
Universal Robots
Solutions
Market
Industry
Challenges
Applications
Company History
Company Growth
Business Model
Company Structure
Ringing the Closing Bell
American Company
My experience
Typical Projects
The Past
The Future
The Third Industrial Revolution
Mass Customization
Universal Robotics
Bring Humans Back
Empower the People
Relocatable Robots
Conclusion
Questions
Software vs Hardware
Any Questions
Customer Feedback
Software is eating the world
Is the robotics industry changing