Jonathan Hurst
Co-Founder & Chief Robot Officer,
Agility Robotics
Jonathan W. Hurst is the Chief Robot Officer and Co-Founder of Agility Robotics, as well as a Professor and co-founder of the Oregon State University Robotics Institute. His research aims to enable robots to physically interact with the world and people, focusing on compliance, dexterity, and mobility found in animals. Currently, he works on Physical AI to facilitate complex locomanipulation behaviors, exemplified by Digit, the first commercially deployed humanoid robot in logistics. This effort aims to enhance productivity and improve quality of life by integrating robots into everyday environments.
Sessions
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The Humans Behind Humanoid Robots: Lessons from the Road to Real Work16-Sep-2026Physical AI Track
