Automation at Scale: How Robotics and AI Are Rewiring Operations
Automation and robotics aren’t just lab experiments — they’re transforming industries today. Chris Smith shares how his work in robotics and automation is shaping the future of mobility, manufacturing, and workforce readiness. He’ll explore what leaders need to know now to integrate these technologies into everyday operations, and how Atlanta can position itself as a hub for applied robotics innovation.
Speaker
-
Chris SmithCEO, Slip RoboticsChris Smith is the CEO and co-founder of Slip Robotics, a fast-growing startup deploying robots that load and unload trucks in less than five minutes. Smith has over a decade of experience in robotics and industrial engineering, including factory simulation and material flow optimization at Tesla and Cummins. Smith also holds an MBA and a master’s in manufacturing systems from Brigham Young University.