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Niamh Donnelly is the co-founder of Akara Robotics, a
pioneering company using AI and robotics to revolutionize
healthcare. Her work earned a spot on TIME's Best
Inventions list and recognition as a Top Rising Innovator
by the European Commission. With a background in AI and
engineering, Niamh brings deep technical expertise and
visionary leadership to the forefront of robotic innovation in
healthcare and beyond.
Bob Card brings over 30 years of experience in the
semiconductor industry, with a strong track record of
innovation across a broad range of applications. His
expertise spans robotics, BLDC motors, Li-ion battery
management and charging, USB-C/PD, 10BASE-T1S, gate
drivers, inductive position sensors, wireless and wired
communications, authentication, SMPS, DC-DC converters,
and PoE. Bob holds 12 U.S. patents and has contributed to
the field through numerous publications and blogs.
Jacques Bertin has over 25 years of experience in position
sensor architecture and design, with a strong focus on
inductive sensors for high-reliability automotive applications
and high-accuracy industrial systems. He began his career in
Europe with Alcatel Microelectronics before relocating to the
U.S. in 2002 to join AMIS and later onsemi. Jacques is the
holder of 17 U.S. patents and continues to drive innovation in
sensor technology.
Jacques Bertin
Product Definer,
High Performance Sensing,
onsemi
Bob Card
Americas Marketing Manager,
Analog Mixed Signal Group,
onsemi
Niamh Donnelly
Co-Founder,
Akara Robotics
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Engineering the Future: The Sensors and Systems Powering Modern Mobile Robots
