
Talk IT To Me | Beyond AI: How Robotics Is Shaping the Next Wave of Innovation
𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭/𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬: Host: Kuba Kępiński, Communication Consultant, SoftServe Guests: • Mariusz Janiak, Robotics Principal Architect, SoftServe • Mateusz Malinowski, Space Robotics Lead, SoftServe 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞: In this episode of the SoftServe podcast, Kuba Kępiński sits down with Mariusz Janiak and Mateusz Malinowski from SoftServe's Robotics & Advanced Automation Group (RAG) to explore how robotics is evolving alongside AI—and why the next wave of innovation is happening in the physical world. The conversation covers simulation-first development, digital twins, humanoid robots, robotics labs, and real-world customer projects, while also discussing the growing role of Physical AI and autonomous systems. From space robotics to industrial automation, the guests share practical insights into building intelligent robotic solutions and explain why robotics is becoming one of the most exciting technology domains today. 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬: 00:00 Intro – Meet the Robotics & Advanced Automation Group (RAG) 01:01 Guests introduction – Robotics, simulation & space exploration 07:48 Why robotics is entering a breakthrough era 10:12 Beyond automation – Teaching robots to understand the world 13:32 Inside SoftServe's Robotics Lab in Wrocław 18:34 From simulations to real-world robotics projects 22:31 Hannover Messe case study – Simulation-first in practice 24:04 When simulation-first isn't possible 25:49 Building realistic simulations – Challenges & tradeoffs 29:54 Who thrives in robotics? Skills, research & career paths 34:14 Physical AI explained – What it really means 39:20 Robotics in 2027 – Predictions, opportunities & reality check 46:07 Final thoughts











