Hello!
I would offer my opinion.
I am rather old, (relatively) and I dreamed of working in robotics,
before it was a common thing today. I was super - poor,
so I had
to opt for my dream,
but balanced with survival( get paid)
I got a degree in Electronics and Mechanical drafting/design, and this
gave me the opportunity to pursue my goal(s). I have had several
opportunities to get a job in industry, and now, have greater potential
(experience) to get a job in pure robotics. Whatever path you take,
prepare for the unexpected;
Fortune favors the prepared, little children,
and Starships called Enterprise. Good Luck!