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Shield AI Fundamentals: On The Challenges of Autonomy

A conversation with Andrew Reiter, Shield AI’s Co-Founder and Technical Fellow. How is indoor autonomy different than traditional autonomy? What makes indoor autonomy so challenging? When it comes to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), autonomy has traditionally referred to the ability of a plane to fly without needing a pilot (remote or otherwise) at the stick. […]

The Role of Trust in Technology

A conversation with Andrew Reiter, Shield AI’s Co-Founder and Technical Fellow. How do you view the role of trust in autonomy? Why is trust so important? The usefulness of autonomous systems only extends as far as people are willing to trust them. A self-driving car is useless if no driver is willing to let go […]

Meet Our Leaders: A Conversation with Andrew Reiter

You started your education in chemical engineering. Why did you ultimately pursue a career in AI & robotics? I had been interested in robotics from a young age, but as I went into college I had a strong interest in chemistry and engineering so I chose to study chemical engineering. As a junior in college, […]