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Andra Keay
Vice President, Global Robotics

Andra Keay is the Managing Director of Silicon Valley Robotics, the non-profit industry association founded by advanced robotics companies to let the rest of the world know what's really happening in robotics. An experienced strategist, she speaks globally about the investments and the impact of robotics in society. Andra is also the VP of Global Robotics at AMT, a Visiting Scholar at CITRIS People and Robots Lab, an Advisor to Circuit Launch, a partner at The Robotics Hub, founder of Women in Robotics, VP of IEEE Robotics and Automation Society's Industrial Activities Board, Deep Tech Lead for IEEE Entrepreneurship, and creator of global Robotics Clusters.

Andra Keay is the Managing Director of Silicon Valley Robotics, the non-profit industry association founded by advanced robotics companies to let the rest of the world know what's really happening in robotics. An experienced strategist, she speaks globally about the investments and the impact of robotics in society. Andra is also the VP of Global Robotics at AMT, a Visiting Scholar at CITRIS People and Robots Lab, an Advisor to Circuit Launch, a partner at The Robotics Hub, founder of Women in Robotics, VP of IEEE Robotics and Automation Society's Industrial Activities Board, Deep Tech Lead for IEEE Entrepreneurship, and creator of global Robotics Clusters.

Posts by Andra Keay
Technology
By Andra KeayJul 01, 2024

Beyond Science Fiction: Robots Coming to a Home Near You

Robot developers are building upon the advanced technology already used in manufacturing today to design autonomous robot assistants that will one day help the elderly and people with physical limitations live more independently.

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Technology
By Andra KeayJun 04, 2024

The Curious History of Robots

Our shared history with robotics may hint at our continued future. Once thought of as products, and then perhaps free agents, and then even colleague cooperators, robots are becoming more integrated into our everyday lives.

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Technology
By Andra KeayApr 10, 2023

The Hype Cycle for Robotics

The Gartner “hype cycle” depicts the lifecycle stages as a technology goes through from the initial development to commercial maturity. At what point does it transition into revenue generation for robotics companies?

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Technology
By Andra KeayFeb 21, 2023

The Art of Collaboration

Coordinating the activities between automation and workers is something that requires deliberate design.

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Technology
By Andra KeayFeb 21, 2023

The Robots of CES 2023

Whether at home, work or somewhere along the way, you might interact with robots sooner than you think. From yardwork and security monitoring to self-driving boats and noninvasive water pipe inspection, here’s some highlights ...

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