About

A passionate team dedicated to deliver the power of AI for Robotics

A Copilot for Robotics is one step towards harnessing the transformative potential of Generative AI. Our mission is to accelerate and democratise advancements in robotics , pushing the boundaries of innovation for the benefit of industries, societies, and beyond.

Our Vision

We envision Copilot for Robotics as the premier AI-driven platform for contemporary R&D teams in the field of robotics. We aim to collaborate closely with research teams to develop tailored solutions for Robotics by leveraging  Large Language Models (LLMs) that cater specifically to the nuances of robotics.

Democratising the Global Robotics engine :
Copilot for Robotics is dedicated to providing the pivotal technology foundation for AI-as-a-service and the robotics and create a democratic way to distribute knowledge through a platform.
Our objective is to revolutionize robotics workflows through the integration of generative AI, bringing unparalleled value to the global robotics research and development community.

Forge Strategic Collaborations:
We actively seek strategic collaborations with leading researchers, institutions, and businesses to expedite the development and adoption of AI-powered solutions in robotics.
Through these partnerships, we aim to collectively drive innovation, shape the future of robotic research, and redefine the possibilities in the field.

Team

Gautam Parab

Co Founder and CEO
University at Buffalo, Data Architect, ThoughtSpot

A data and analytics leader in the global data industry for more than ten years, Gautam Parab passionately works to enable customers with search and AI-driven analytics and other technology solutions.

He has pioneered AI applications for retail sales analysis, supply chain and procurement, pharmaceuticals, clinical risk management, geospatial data integration, and the newest AI-enabled data/cloud technologies such as Cloud Data Warehousing. Products from Gautam’s teams were critical in accelerating the adoption of "search" alongside dashboards and reports way before the peak of Generative AI.

Gautam has developed innovative and secure data-driven solutions for the world’s leading high-tech, retail, and industrial organizations. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Goa University and an MS from the University at Buffalo (SUNY).

Aprup Shet

Co  Founder and COO
2X Cofounder , Product Marketer

A highly skilled entrepreneur with a proven track record of success in the dynamic fields of fintech, product development, media, and marketing.
Demonstrates proficiency in orchestrating seamless cross-functional collaborations, showcasing a keen ability to effectively manage both talent and product portfolios.

Notable exits include the co-founding of HipBar, which was successfully acquired by CRED, among others. Additionally, co-founded DCCPER, a UI/UX design company, and StartupGoa, a launchpad for startups based in Goa.

Skilled in leveraging market research insights to drive strategic decisions and fuel business growth. Displays expertise in business development and the strategic crafting of innovative marketing strategies. Holds an MBA, and a Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from Goa University.

Dr. Abhijit Mahalunkar

Co Founder and CTO
Technological University Dublin

Abhijit Mahalunkar is a distinguished figure in the realm of AI research and engineering, equipped with a robust background that spans Natural Language Processing (NLP), Large Language Models (LLMs), Deep Learning, Linguistics, Computer Vision, and Information Theory. Renowned for his scholarly prowess, Abhijit has authored numerous highly cited papers on deep learning and language modeling, cementing his status as an accomplished researcher in the field.

His professional journey is punctuated by significant contributions to groundbreaking projects, including the development of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles and pioneering IoT solutions for home automation.

Driven by an unwavering passion for pushing the boundaries of technological advancement, Abhijit fosters a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence within his technology team. His diverse experiences and multidisciplinary approach underscore his ability to drive forward-thinking initiatives and inspire transformative change in the AI landscape.

Dr. Pranav Bhounsule

Co Founder and Field CTO
University of Illinois Chicago

Pranav Bhounsule is a robotics researcher with 15+ years of experience in creating and deploying control algorithms for robots. He has 50+ peer-reviewed technical publications that include 3 best paper awards.

His significant research experiences include programming a robot to walk a record 40 miles non-stop on a single battery charge and entertainment robots at Disney Research. He has raised 1.2 million US Dollars with funding from the US National Science Foundation, US Army Research Lab, and various other public and private US companies.

His research has been featured in Engadget, IEEE Spectrum, Gizmag, MSNBC, and Popular Science. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Goa University, a Master's from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), and a PhD from Cornell University.

Advisors

Adi Prakash

Americas Leader
Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Adi is a seasoned leader with a proven track record in building and scaling businesses in the venture capital, strategy, professional services, financial services, healthcare, life sciences and technology sectors. Adi is widely recognized in the industry for his expertise in driving business success through strategic leadership, innovative product development, and building top-performing teams, working with corporate boards, global leaders and their teams on matters related to Strategy, Digital Transformation, AI / Machine-learning and sustainable organizational Transformation.

In his most recent role, Adi spent ~5 years at Amazon / AWS, as P&L owner for cross-industrystrategy and industry verticals, leading a team of 300+ specialists (ex-industry C-Suite, ex-Management Consulting, ex-startup founders, data scientists, builders). Adi and his team focused on developing and implementing winning growth strategies for customers within theHealthcare / Life Sciences, Retail / Manufacturing, Media, Financial Services, Auto, Tech Sectors. Adi and his team’s primary focus areas include Generative AI, Customer Experience,Digital Enterprise, Supply Chain / Smart Factory and Data Monetization, working from obscure bold visions (often 2+ years out), studying the industry landscape (often included category creation), charting the roadmap (25% Business Strategy, 25% Data, 30% tech, 20% Cultural Shift), and executing to drive top-line and bottom-line value (often with partners).

Adi’s past roles have included leadership positions at top Global Financial Services firms (Head of Digital Banking Platforms and Technology at HSBC, Head of Control Functions Technology at Sculptor, Head of Anti-Money Laundering and Fraud at UBS) and as co-founder of startups. Adiis an avid investor in promising enterprises via seed and Series A rounds (across North America and Asia), an active mentor to startups and serves on several Advisory Boards (including Spring Labs, Z School, Innovative Technologies AI currently and Alkymi previously). Adi is also a Forbes Business Council member and actively contributes to articles on Forbes and other leading publications.

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