Automation for the Rest of Us: Affordable Robotics & Automation for SMEs"

Automation is commonly perceived as an enterprise-scale investment, which has put it out of reach for most startups and SMEs. That's changing: robot hardware costs are falling due to growing competition, while the robots themselves are becoming increasingly adaptable and more intelligent. This workshop explores practical examples of low-cost, adaptable robotics and automation solutions that take advantage of both shifts, making automation more feasible at smaller scale. The session is aimed at founders and SME engineers who want to explore realistic approaches to automating on a limited budget.