Aaron Prather
Director, Robotics & Autonomous Systems Programs | ASTM International
Aaron Prather is the Director, Robotics & Autonomous Systems Programs at ASTM International. He has developed and deployed robotics and autonomous systems into numerous operations across the globe in his previous role with FedEx. Additionally, Aaron has participated in standards development at both A3 (formerly RIA) and UL. Aaron is passionate about working with workforce development programs and building up the 21st workforce in Manufacturing, Logistics, Robotics, and Automation. He holds a BS in Geographic Information Systems from the University of Memphis and an MBA from Christian Brothers University.
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May 27, 2026
Keynote: The State of Humanoids
In this keynote panel, leaders from Agility Robotics, ASTM International, Boston Dynamics, and RealSense will cut through the hype to examine what humanoids can realistically accomplish in factories and warehouses today. The discussion will explore current capabilities, technical and operational challenges, safety and standards considerations, and key lessons learned from early deployments and testing. Attendees will gain a grounded understanding of where humanoids are delivering value now—and what must improve for broader industrial adoption.
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