how to network with other robotics professionals in 2025 ?

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🚀 Bare Minimum Action Items — If you haven’t started, NOW IS THE TIME!

1️⃣ Create a Resume / Curriculum Vitae
2️⃣ Create a GitHub Account – Publish personal and collaborative projects.
3️⃣ Create a Portfolio – Include projects, publications, and other achievements.
4️⃣ Join Niche Communities – WhatsApp, Reddit, Discord groups discussing the latest in the robotics industry and research.
5️⃣ Create a LinkedIn Account

🔍 Before You Connect

• Know Your Goal – Are you looking for collaboration, mentorship, job opportunities, or technical feedback.
• Do Your Homework – Skim their LinkedIn, GitHub, or recent papers before reaching out.
   

💬 How to Start the Conversation

• For Industry Pros: “I saw your work on [project/product] and loved how you solved [specific challenge]. I’m working on something similar and would love to swap insights.”
• For Researchers: “Your paper on [topic] was fascinating, especially the part on [specific detail]. Could we discuss how this could be applied to [your use case]?”
   

🌐 Where to Meet the People Who Add Value to Your Network

• Virtual: ROS Discourse, IEEE RAS Slack, LinkedIn robotics groups, GitHub issues & pull requests.
• Physical: Tech Conferences, Robotics Expos, Local Makerspaces, Hackathons.
• Hybrid: VR conference lounges, online tech meetups with breakout rooms.
   

📩 After the Chat

• Send a quick thank-you within 24 hours
• Share something valuable – A paper, repo, or relevant event link.
• Keep the loop alive – Check in every few months with updates or questions.

Here’s a short and effective message format for internship or job referrals:

Hi [Name],
I admire your work at [Company] on [specific project/product]. I’m currently [your background — e.g., “a final-year robotics student with projects in ROS 2 and computer vision”], and I’m very interested in opportunities in [specific role/field].

If there’s an internship or role open at [Company], I’d be grateful if you could point me to the right person or share any tips for applying.

Thank you for your time!

– [Your Name]