New Business Models and User Experiences in Robotics: Highlights from Automate LIVE in Detroit, MI

<p>Are you ready for a ton of insights from FOUR industry leaders? On this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour, we’re whetting your Automate appetite again, sharing super-interesting highlights from Automate 2022, ahead of the 2023 event later this month.&nbsp;</p><p>We are joined by Misa Ilkhechi, founder and VP of Product and Partnerships at Formic, Kel Guerin, co-founder and CIO at Ready Robotics, Etienne Lacroix, founder and CEO at Vention and Joe Campbell, Senior Manager of Strategic Marketing &amp; Applications Development at Universal Robots.&nbsp;</p><p>Hear insights, tips and experiences on topics such as robotics-as-a-service, predictions for the future, AI, and so much more.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode, find out:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>A history on robotics-as-a-service&nbsp;</li><li>Misa Ilkhechi’s journey as a startup co-founder&nbsp;</li><li>What’s exciting about the industry&nbsp;</li><li>Transitions in user experiences&nbsp;</li><li>What’s changed and what hasn’t in robotics&nbsp;</li><li>Why we need to simplify robotics&nbsp;</li><li>How VCs are getting involved in startups&nbsp;</li><li>How AI can be the backbone of robotics&nbsp;</li><li>Top insights from industry leaders&nbsp;</li></ul><br/><p><a href="http://manufacturinghappyhour.com/iTunes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Enjoying the show? Please leave us a review here.</a> Even one sentence helps. It’s feedback from Manufacturing All-Stars like you that keeps us going!&nbsp;</p><p>Tweetable Quotes:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>“Manufacturing is getting consumerized. More companies need to learn how to better brand yourself in the industry beyond just the specific product you’re providing.” – Etienne Lacroix, CEO and founder of Vention&nbsp;</li><li>“When you go out into the real world, you can listen to people’s problems and understand.” – Kel Guerin, co-founder and CIO at Ready Robotics&nbsp;</li><li>“AI and machine learning is really accelerating and helping eliminate the need for point-to-point programming.” – Misa Ilkhechi, founder and