When preparing for an interview for a robot programmer's job, researching the entire field of robotics is a good idea. You're likely to be asked about aspects of the robot industry which you may not have direct experience in or knowledge of. Being able to respond to these questions, or minimally, tell the interviewer how you would go about locating the answer to their question will strengthen your chances of being offered the job.

"While there are many applications which can take advantage of the fundamental principles of robotics, the current uses of robots fall into several general categories. These include performing repetitive tasks with great accuracy and efficiency, performing tasks around the clock with no breaks, performing dangerous tasks that may lead to injury or even death, and performing more cost-effective tasks than if a human did the same job. Robots are also increasingly being used for mundane tasks which humans prefer not to perform, even though they could do them more effectively and efficiently."