David Hanson

David Hanson is a remarkable roboticist, best known for his career success as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hanson Robotics. A master of innovation, David has researched and developed high-tech human-looking robots with realistic facial features, an achievement which has advanced the industry forever. Having previously worked for Walt Disney as an Imagineer, he has gained vast amounts of industry experience throughout his career and is now looking to share his specialist knowledge with the audience at speaking events worldwide.

After graduating from the University of Texas, David secured a position at Walt Disney which allowed him to sculpt props and research new materials within their Imagineering Lab. Having developed his creative mindset, he later became the Robotics Developer for Universal Studios and MTV. Dedicated to his craft, David spent 9 months creating his first humanoid robot Hertz in 2004 and recognised his true passion towards robotics. Working on bringing robots to life, he devoted his career to this remarkable talent and has gained great respect throughout the industry for his extraordinary achievements.

Determined to develop an extraordinary career, David has worked with many diverse artists, businesspeople, scientists, and decision-makers in aid of achieving his end goal of creating a machine that can think, feel, and communicate like a human being. With his breakthrough project being the creation of Sophia, one of his many human-like robots, David gained great respect throughout the industry and has become the first roboteer to be granted citizenship for the remarkable creation. Labelled as a ‘genius’ by both PC Magazine and WIRED, his achievements are highly respected by audiences around the world.

As a result of his expert knowledge, David regularly features in media outlets such as The New York Times, the BBC, CNN, Popular Science, and Scientific American. A fascinating intellectual, his knowledge spans topics such as artificial intelligence, cyber security, digital disruption, innovation, and ethical hacking. When looking for an experienced speaker who is passionate to share his industry knowledge and experience with a wider audience, David Hanson is a must for any technology or business event.