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Robotics & Embodied AI keynote speakers

Robotics and embodied AI keynote speakers bring the physical side of artificial intelligence to the stage: machines with faces, bodies and hands, and the people who build them. Their sessions suit technology conferences, healthcare and care events, and any audience curious about how people will live and work alongside robots. David Hanson, founder of Hanson Robotics, has created more than 50 original robots. Matt McMullen has built lifelike human figures since founding Abyss Creations in 1997 and gave them conversational AI in the Harmony companion robot. Gustav Hoegen is an animatronics designer and founder of Biomimic Studio, and Niamh Donnelly co-founded Akara Robotics to bring autonomous technology into hospitals. For a robot on stage, see our humanoid robot speakers, including Sophia. Compare the speakers below, then check availability for your date.

Speakers

Niamh Donnelly, AI keynote speaker — Prophets of AI

Niamh Donnelly

Cofounder and CTO, Akara Robotics; 2022 EU Women Innovators Prize
Co-Founder and CTO, Akara Robotics
AI in HealthcareAI Strategy & LeadershipRobotics & Embodied AI
Fee: On request
Gustav Hoegen, AI keynote speaker — Prophets of AI

Gustav Hoegen

Supervising animatronic designer on Star Wars VII to IX and Andor
Gustav Hoegen is an animatronics designer and creature FX artist, and the founder of Biomimic Studio. After starting out at London special effects house Artem in 1998, he spent twelve years freelancing on films including Terry Gilliam’s Brothers Grimm, Tim Burton’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Ridley Scott’s Prometheus, before Lucasfilm approached him to run the Creature FX department on the new Star Wars films, where he supervised the animatronic department under Neal Scanlan. He has worked with Hanson Robotics, Universal Pictures, Lucasfilm and DNA Films.
AI & Creativity / InnovationRobotics & Embodied AI
Fee: On request
Matt McMullen, AI keynote speaker — Prophets of AI

Matt McMullen

Founder of Abyss Creations; creator of the Harmony AI companion robot
Chief Creative Officer of Realbotix and founder of Abyss Creations, Matt McMullen is an artist reshaping human-robot interaction. With two decades creating the world’s most realistic humanoid robots and mannequins, including the Harmony AI robot, Matt combines Hollywood special effects artistry with cutting-edge AI technology. His creations feature lifelike expressions, programmable personalities, and sophisticated AI capable of conversation and companionship. Featured in over 20 television shows and 10 films including Lars and the Real Girl, Matt’s work pushes boundaries of robotics, AI ethics, and the future of human-robot relationships. As a keynote speaker, he explores artificial intelligence, robotics, intimacy, and the ethical implications of companion AI.
Robotics & Embodied AI
Fee: On request
David Hanson, AI keynote speaker — Prophets of AI

David Hanson

Founder and CEO, Hanson Robotics; creator of Sophia the robot
PhD roboticist and founder of Hanson Robotics
Robotics & Embodied AI
Fee: from $30,000

Questions about this topic

How many robotics and embodied AI keynote speakers can I book through Prophets of AI?

4 speakers on the Prophets of AI roster cover robotics and embodied AI. Each is listed on this page with a short profile, topics and fee band, and links to a full speaker page.

How much does a robotics and embodied AI keynote speaker cost?

Each speaker card shows a fee band: from $15,000, from $30,000 or on request. The final fee depends on the format, date and location of your event, so send us those details and we confirm the fee for your booking.

What formats can we book?

Keynotes, workshops, panels, fireside conversations and executive sessions, in person or virtually, depending on the speaker. Each speaker page lists their topics, and we can confirm which formats a speaker offers for your date.

Can we book a robot as well as a robotics speaker?

Yes. Alongside the speakers on this page, Prophets of AI books humanoid robots, including Sophia, for keynotes, panels and interviews. See the humanoid robot speakers page, or ask about pairing a robot with a speaker such as David Hanson, who founded Hanson Robotics.

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How many robotics and embodied AI keynote speakers can I book through Prophets of AI?

4 speakers on the Prophets of AI roster cover robotics and embodied AI. Each is listed on this page with a short profile, topics and fee band, and links to a full speaker page.

How much does a robotics and embodied AI keynote speaker cost?

Each speaker card shows a fee band: from $15,000, from $30,000 or on request. The final fee depends on the format, date and location of your event, so send us those details and we confirm the fee for your booking.

What formats can we book?

Keynotes, workshops, panels, fireside conversations and executive sessions, in person or virtually, depending on the speaker. Each speaker page lists their topics, and we can confirm which formats a speaker offers for your date.

Can we book a robot as well as a robotics speaker?

Yes. Alongside the speakers on this page, Prophets of AI books humanoid robots, including Sophia, for keynotes, panels and interviews. See the humanoid robot speakers page, or ask about pairing a robot with a speaker such as David Hanson, who founded Hanson Robotics.

How do I check availability?

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