Book Robotics Speakers

Marc Raibert is the founder of Boston Dynamics and a leading figure in robotics and AI. He is currently the Executive Director of The AI Institute and a highly decorated former professor at MIT. A member of the National Academy of Engineering and named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in AI, Raibert brings profound expertise in the convergence of robotics and artificial intelligence. His keynotes provide an essential and compelling vision of the future of automation and the technological advancements required for ground-breaking innovation.

Dr. Hiroshi Ishiguro is a leading roboticist and Director of the Intelligent Robotics Laboratory at Osaka University. He is best known for pioneering the creation of lifelike androids, including his own robotic doppelgänger. His work is at the forefront of android science and sparks philosophical debates on the nature of human identity in an increasingly AI-driven world. As a speaker, he delves into the mechanics and philosophy of robotic design, sharing his expertise at international conferences.

Dr. Ken Goldberg is a Professor at UC Berkeley, a pioneer in robotics and AI, and a highly-regarded filmmaker/artist. He is the Director of the CITRIS People and Robots Initiative. The creator of the first robot on the Internet, his presentations blend his expertise in automation, social information filtering, and creative problem solving. His work has been recognized with the Presidential Faculty Fellowship (Bill Clinton) and the Joseph Engelberger Robotics Award.