A Conversation with Tye Brady, Chief Technologist at Amazon Robotics

Tye Brady, (Amazon Robotics) What did it take to develop Amazon’s first robot with a sense of touch? How does Amazon design its robots around the people who work with them? And what advice does Tye have for students and researchers? Join us for a fireside chat moderated by Prof. Patrick Slade and Prof. Rob Howe to learn more about Tye Brady's work at Amazon Robotics and related advances in robotics, AI, and ML. Tye is a leading strategic thinker and engineering professional with more than 30 plus years of hands-on experience in autonomous systems. Tye is Chief Technologist of Robotics at Amazon, where he leads advanced technology and research efforts to further establish Amazon as the preeminent robotics organization in the world. As an accomplished and proven leader, Tye is shaping how robotics can benefit industry, community, and the Amazon customer. Prior to Amazon, Tye spent 15 years with Draper Laboratory holding a variety of technical and leadership roles, each advancing technologies and teamwork for robotics and spacecraft engineering. Tye is a founding partner of MassRobotics, a not-for-profit organization that has become the world’s largest robotics incubator and serves on a number of boards to promote STEM learning and advancement within his community. He is the recipient of the Exceptional Public Service Medal for outstanding technical leadership from NASA and has been recognized by the Boston Globe as a top Technology Power Player in 2022, 2023, and 2024. He holds over 30 patents and has authored over 30 publications related to robotics and autonomy. He has been featured by major media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Wired Magazine, PBS Nova, NBC, Bloomberg, BBC, and many others. Tye holds a Master’s Degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering from MIT and a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace from Boston University. Please note: Harvard University ID is required to attend, seating in the lecture hall is on a first-come, first-served basis, and this event is closed to media. We hope to see you there!