The event brought together experts, professionals, and other interested parties to discuss practical applications of robotics, technological trends, and the challenges facing this strategic field for industrial development.
Last Saturday, March 28, the Center for Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship—headquarters of the Santo André Technology Park—hosted the Master Class for the Graduate Program in Robotics Engineering, organized by the Advanced Institute of Robotics (IAR). The event brought together experts, professionals, and interested parties for a morning dedicated to the exchange of knowledge, reflections on the practical applications of robotics, and discussions on technological trends and the challenges facing a sector that is increasingly strategic for industry and innovation.
The program was designed to give the public insight into the current state of robotics in Brazil, covering recent advances in the field, applications in strategic sectors of the economy, technical and ethical challenges, and training and career opportunities in a rapidly changing market. The initiative was also linked to the launch of IAR’s graduate program in Robotics Engineering, underscoring the importance of specialized training in a context shaped by artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and industrial transformation.
Among the confirmed guests for the event were Rogério Vitalli, CEO of the Advanced Robotics Institute; Luis Rivas, Head of Scania; José Roberto Cardoso of Poli-USP; and Liliam Carrete of FEA-USP. The presence of representatives from academia and the business sector helped broaden the discussion on innovation, technological development, and talent development in a field that is redefining processes and opening up new economic and professional opportunities.
“Hosting a lecture like this at the Santo André Technology Park reinforces the strategic role the city has been playing in promoting innovation, professional training, and the connection between knowledge and economic development. Robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence are already an integral part of today’s industrial and service sectors, and our goal is precisely to create an environment where companies, universities, researchers, and talented individuals can come together, exchange experiences, and build solutions for the future,” said Evandro Banzato, Secretary of Economic Development and Job Creation.
More than just hosting an event, the Santo André Technology Park reaffirmed its role as a hub connecting knowledge, technology, education, and development. By hosting a program focused on robotics and advanced training, the park broadens the public’s access to contemporary topics and strengthens its role as a facilitator of opportunities among educational institutions, experts, companies, and emerging talent.
Text: Thiffani Valeriano