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Speaker: Karan Talati: CEO and Co-Founder of First Resonance
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The Robotics Summit & Expo , produced by The Robot Report , has unveiled the first look at its conference agenda for the April 30-May 1 event at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The Robotics Summit & Expo brings together 5,000+ developers focused on building robots for a variety of commercial industries. Attendees will gain insights into the latest enabling technologies, engineering best practices, and emerging trends.
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