Robopalooza 2025: From Perth to the Moon — with Michelle Keegan

Описание: Michelle Keegan returns to The Gold Room to unpack Robopalooza, how a chance NASA conversation with Rob Mueller became a two-day robotics and space festival in Perth. We cover the six-month sprint to launch, 400+ students on STEM Day, industry showcases from Caterpillar to ECU, and surprise global connections: from ESA internships to US grant proposals.

Fresh from IMARC, Michelle also shares trends shaping mining (AI everywhere), her step into the CEO role at Augment Technologies, and why bringing arts into STEM (STEAM) keeps the next generation curious, creative, and ready for cross-sector careers.

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LINKS:

ROBOPALOOZA: https://robopalooza.space/
Augment Technologies: https://augmenttechnologies.ai/
IMARC: https://imarcglobal.com/
ECU Edith Cowan University: https://www.ecu.edu.au/
CATERPILLAR: https://www.cat.com/en_AU.html

Sponsored by:
MEGA RESOURCES: https://megaresources.com.au/
CTL Australia : https://www.ctlaus.com/
Problematic Media: https://www.problematic.com.au/
📍 Filmed in Perth, WA

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⏱️ Timeline / Chapter Markers

00:00 – Teaser
01:07 – Welcome back: Paul introduces Michelle Keegan, prime organizer of RoboPalooza
02:15 – Meeting NASA’s Rob Mueller & bringing RoboPalooza Down Under
03:13 – Vision: inspiring the next generation for Moon and Mars operations via telepresence
04:18 – Crossing industries: mining meets space and STEM education
05:18 – Rob (not Tom) Mueller — NASA Swamp Works and 40 years of innovation
06:12 – The moment Perth was chosen: NASA conversations to WA reality
07:13 – Launching RoboPalooza in just six months
08:17 – STEM Day success: 400+ kids, energy, and engagement
09:19 – Global impact: ESA, NASA, and international collaboration
10:19 – Caterpillar’s remote dozer demo and industry showcases
11:13 – Minister Dawson opens Industry Day & WA’s innovation potential
11:45 – IMARC reflections: AI, critical minerals, and global partnerships
13:20 – Michelle’s new CEO role at Augment Technologies
15:17 – Startup showcase: mining x space innovators inspiring future talent
16:56 – Turning STEM into STEAM — the human side of technology
17:54 – Challenges ahead: scaling RoboPalooza and building bigger teams
18:54 – Perth’s role and plans for rotating global editions
19:21 – Best advice: curiosity, openness, and exploring new sectors
20:21 – How to stay involved: feedback, stories, and future ideas on the RoboPalooza site
22:20 – Sign-off and shout-out to Eric Hill — The Gold Room continues “From the Mic to the Mine!”

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