

What It Takes to Build a B2B Robotics AI Company
Location: Aldrich Hall, room 210
Time: March 11, 6:15PM - 7:15PM
What does the future of "Deep Tech" actually look like? Join the Automation and Deep Tech Club for an intimate conversation with the founder of Vecna Robotics. We’ll dive into how robotics is moving out of the lab and into the real world.
Come learn how Daniel scaled hardware-heavy businesses, the role of AI in physical automation, and why now is the most exciting time to be a builder in the robotics space.
About our Speakers
Daniel Theobald, Founder, Vecna Robotics
Daniel Theobald is a foundational figure in modern robotics with decades of experience at the forefront of automation. With 67 issued patents, he has dedicated his career to building intelligent technology that solves critical real-world challenges. He is the founder of Vecna, Mekable, and the industry catalyst organization MassRobotics.
Vecna Robotics is transforming how heavy material is moved through massive warehouses and distribution centers. By designing High-Capacity Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), like AI-driven forklifts and pallet jacks, Vecna is enabling flexible, self-navigating automation in complex industrial environments without requiring expensive new infrastructure.
Open to the Harvard community. Seating is limited, so please RSVP.