From Idea to Industry: Robotics Innovation Journey

This lecture follows the journey of the instructor as an independent inventor of a new industrial robot, detailing the process of technology commercialization. It covers the importance of identifying customer problems, patenting considerations, and the challenges and advantages of high-speed pick & place robots. The presentation also includes insights on patenting, commercial negotiations, and the instructor's experience in selling the patent to a German automation industry leader. The lecture concludes with reflections on the patenting process and the current status of the patented technology.