Amazon Robotics' Bhavana Chandrashekhar to Join Women in Robotics Lunch at RoboBusiness 2026
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Bhavana Chandrashekhar, senior manager of applied science at Amazon Robotics, will participate in the Women in Robotics Lunch at RoboBusiness 2026, scheduled for October 20-21 in Santa Clara, California. This event aims to foster connections among women in the robotics industry, which currently sees only 35% of the global STEM workforce and 22% of the AI workforce comprised of women.
The Women in Robotics Lunch will feature a fireside chat with Joyce Sidopoulos, co-founder of MassRobotics, providing an opportunity for mentorship and discussion on increasing female representation in robotics leadership. Chandrashekhar leads a team focused on developing AI-powered autonomous manipulation robots for Amazon warehouses, with notable projects including the Robin and Vulcan Stow robots.
Additionally, Chandrashekhar will participate in the Day 1 closing keynote titled “Beyond the Demo: AI in Production Robotics,” alongside other industry leaders. This keynote will explore the application of AI in real-world robotic environments, highlighting the importance of innovation and collaboration in advancing the robotics sector. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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