Brian Gerkey

Board Chair, Open Robotics & CTO, Intrinsic

Brian Gerkey is CTO at Intrinsic, where he’s helping to democratize access to robotics. Brian was previously co-founder and CEO at Open Robotics, and is a board member of the Open Source Robotics Foundation. He has also worked at Willow Garage, SRI, Stanford, and USC. Brian is a strong believer in, frequent contributor to, and constant beneficiary of open source technology.

All Sessions by Brian Gerkey

May 28, 2026

Keynote: An Open Foundation for the Age of AI-Powered Robots
9:05 AM - 9:50 AM
Room 253 ABC

As the convergence of AI and robotics reshapes our technological landscape, the role of open source has never been more critical. Join Open Robotics for an exploration of how our ecosystem is evolving to meet the demands of the AI era, driving innovation broadly in automation and physical AI while fostering a robust, collaborative community.

We will highlight our strategic vision under the Open Source Robotics Alliance (OSRA), focusing on expanding accessibility, integrating modern tools, and tackling the essential challenges of safety and security. Discover how we are empowering the next generation of developers and gain insight into our roadmap for even broader industry adoption. We invite you to join us to build the open foundation for the age of AI-powered robotics.

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