Hod Lipson

Hod Lipson is a roboticist who works in the areas of artificial intelligence and digital manufacturing. He and his students love designing and building robots that do what you’d least expect robots to do: Self replicate, self-reflect, ask questions, and even be creative.  Lipson’s research asks questions such as: Can robots ultimately design and make other robots? Can machines be curious and creative?  Will robots ever be truly self-aware? Answers to these questions can help illuminate life’s big mysteries. He has co-founded four companies and is a frequent keynote speaker in both industry and academic events, where he speaks about the implications of AI and robotics across sectors ranging from retail to finance and from art to architecture.