Bhavana Chandrashekhar is a Senior Manager of Applied Science at Amazon Robotics based in Seattle, Washington. She manages a team of Applied Scientists, Engineers and Managers building autonomous manipulation robots for Amazon warehouses. Her mission is to build AI powered robots that augment the workforce performing physically demanding tasks autonomously. Her research interests include robotic vision, machine learning, robotic software and task planning. Some flagship robots she has built include Robin, which has picked several Billion packages, and Vulcan Stow, which has stowed over a million items. Most recently, she was highlighted in IEEE Spectrum – “A day in the life of a Roboticist” series.
Spend an hour connecting with robotics professionals in an environment designed for thoughtful conversation and mentorship. This lunch will include a fireside chat between Joyce Sidopoulos, Co-Founder of MassRobotics, and Bhavana Chandrashekhar, Senior Manager of Applied Science at Amazon Robotics. This is an opportunity to form new connections, deepen relationships, and champion increased female representation in robotics leadership.
