Dr. Aadeel Akhtar is the CEO and Founder of PSYONIC, a company developing advanced bionic limbs that are accessible to humans and robots. Dr. Akhtar received his Ph.D. in Neuroscience and M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2016. He received a B.S. in Biology in 2007 and M.S. in Computer Science in 2008 at Loyola University Chicago. In 2021, he was named as one of MIT Technology Review’s top 35 Innovators Under 35 and America’s Top 50 Disruptors in Newsweek.
Humanoid robots have captured the world's attention, attracting billions in investment and generating excitement about the future. But beyond the viral videos and ambitious promises, where does the technology really stand?
This keynote brings together industry leaders to examine the current state of humanoids through the lens of real-world deployment. The discussion will explore the capabilities humanoids are delivering today, the technical and operational challenges that remain, and the lessons emerging from early industrial implementations. Panelists will also address key topics including safety, standards, economics, and the milestones that must be reached before humanoids can achieve widespread adoption across manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics.
Attendees will leave with a clear, practical understanding of where humanoids create value today and what it will take for the technology to scale.
