Charlie Andersen

Charlie grew up on a working farm. This experience led him to believe that all tedious outdoor work should be automated, and simultaneously to understand the many challenges that robots face in industries like agriculture. He founded Burro to build the foundation for autonomous work where it is needed most, and today there are hundreds of Burros running in commercial use in agriculture and beyond. Burros are computer-vision-based autonomous platforms that can carry, tow, scout, and move manipulation systems safely alongside people. Prior to founding Burro, Charlie worked for CNHi, where he reported to the head of the North American operating unit and drove special projects across sales, marketing, manufacturing, distribution, and autonomy M&A. He received a BA from Amherst College, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.