Episode 25: Robotics Skills, Robotics Careers

This podcast episode, published by the Center for Occupational Research and Development, is part of a series that covers issues and topics on technician development. In this episode, Lisa Masciantonio, Chief Workforce Officer of the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute, discusses robotics and automation in manufacturing and how ARM is addressing technological skill gaps with new competency models, program audits, and endorsements. Competencies for robot technicians include mechanical systems, maintenance and troubleshooting, electronics and controls, electrical systems, safety, robot programming, fluid power, and programmable logic controllers (PLC). Masciantonio also details other emerging technologies, such as augmented reality, virtual reality, simulations, and offline programming. 

The audio recording runs 26:31 minutes in length. A transcript, show notes, and a podcast feedback survey are also available on the episode webpage.