Claire recently engaged in a conversation with Krystal Mattich, the Senior Director of Security, Privacy, and Risk at Brain Corp, a leading company in the field of autonomous robotics. The discussion focused on the importance of ensuring that autonomous robots can be trusted in public spaces. Mattich, who oversees global data governance, system security, and privacy compliance at Brain Corp, emphasized the need for a robust privacy-first infrastructure to support the safe integration of these technologies into everyday environments. The dialogue highlighted the growing reliance on commercial robotics and the critical role that security and privacy play in fostering public confidence in autonomous systems.
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Original from Robohub.org: Robot Talk Episode 149 – Robot safety and security, with Krystal Mattich
Robot Talk Episode 149 – Robot safety and security, with Krystal Mattich
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