Keynote:
Colleagues or Competitors? Humanoids in the Future of Work
What happens when humanoid robots move from science fiction to our offices,hospitals, and homes? Matti Tikanmäki, CEO of Oulu-based pioneering robotics company Probot Oy, is on a mission to find out.
At SOHJO 2026, Matti takes the Susicorn Stage to tackle a question that's becoming increasingly relevant: what kind of relationship will we build with robots that look and move like us? With over 20 years of hands-on experience in deploying robotics in real-world settings, Matti brings a grounded perspective to the hype. Are humanoids the ultimate co-workers, efficient tools, or something we haven't quite figured out yet? He is joined on stage by Probot's charismatic robot duo: Arska the humanoid and Dolly the mobile robot.
In his keynote "Colleagues or Competitors? Humanoids in the Future of Work", Matti challenges us to rethink how we define collaboration, trust, and intelligence in a world where machines are beginning to mirror human form.
Expect insight. Expect imagination. Expect robots.
We're thrilled to welcome Matti Tikanmäki to SOHJO Business Event 2026 as part of the Probot Oy x SOHJO Partnership.