PANEL: Robots vs Humans
Robots vs Humans
10 September | 13:30-14:00
Main Stage, Tech Open, Stockholm
Will the future of work be humans versus robots, or humans and robots?
As robots move from demos to the real world, this panel explores what humans still do better, where robots are catching up, and whether the future workforce will be competitive or collaborative.
Moderator Mala Valroy (Thursday VC) is joined by top investor and founders building at the frontier of robotics to discuss what "real world" deployment actually looks like once the demo stage is over, and what that means for how humans and machines will work side by side.
What we'll discuss
Together, we'll explore:
Where robots already outperform humans, and where they still fall short
What "real world" deployment looks like beyond demos and pilots
The tasks and skills that remain distinctly human
How companies are designing for collaboration between people and robots
The technical and physical barriers still holding robotics back
What the future robotic workforce could look like — and how soon
Expect an honest conversation filled with practical insights, real deployment stories, and perspectives from founders building the robots entering the workforce today.
Who should attend?
This panel is ideal for:
Founders
Robotics and hardware teams
Product leaders
Engineers
Investors
Anyone interested in robotics, automation, and the future of work
What you'll gain
You'll leave with:
A clearer picture of where robotics is heading next
Insight into what still separates human and robotic capability
A better understanding of how companies are building for human-robot collaboration
Practical perspectives from founders building at the frontier of robotics
Moderator
Mala Valroy, Thursday VC
Speakers
Moritz Schmidt (SCAILAB)
Maria Wasastjerna (Kvanted)
Fabian Kerj (Qualia)
Teo Rizvanovic (Cota Robotics)
This panel is part of Tech Open, the free open-air tech conference taking place during Nordic Tech Week in the heart of Stockholm.