Designing the Intelligent Physical World

Thursday, May 28

6:30pm – 8:00pm

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Drinks and small bites will be served

Hosted by intent

Hosted by Whipsaw

Join intent and Whipsaw during Boston Tech Week for an evening exploring two sides of the future: how we design robots humans can actually trust and work alongside, and how we engineer the AI-native connected products underneath them. Hardware Meetup happy hour to follow. [RUN OF SHOW] 6:30 | Doors Open 7:00-8:00 | Panel Discussion 8:00-9:30 | Happy Hour x Hardware Meetup [PANEL 1: DESIGNING TRUST IN ROBOTICS] Most robots today are engineered for function, not for the humans working alongside them. As robotics moves out of factories and into homes, hospitals, and workplaces, the biggest challenge is no longer just technical capability. It's trust. Featuring: Nancy Smith, GTM executive; former VP of Global Marketing, iRobot and Hydrow Ira Renfrew, Co-Founder and Chief People & Product Officer at Familiar Machines & Magic Tim Barber, Co-Founder of Palmr Anne Van Itallie, VP of Client Relations & Growth at Whipsaw [PANEL 2: PROTOTYPING AND TESTING PHSYICAL PRODUCTS WITH AI] A practical discussion on how AI is changing software development for connected hardware. The session will explore modern tools and workflows for prototyping physical devices, including rapid development with platforms like ESP32 and AI-assisted workflows for connected products. Presented by Peter Tuszynski, CTO at intent [HOSTS] Intent Intent is a product development consultancy focused on connected products, intelligent systems, and emerging technology experiences. https://www.withintent.com Whipsaw Whipsaw is a product design and brand consultancy based in San Francisco. We work across physical, digital, brand, and go-to-market with one integrated team. With 25+ years of experience, 1,000+ products designed, and 325+ design awards, we shape products and brands that define markets and elevate experiences. https://www.whipsaw.com [SPONSORS] SEACOMP is a US-based electronics manufacturing partner for hardware companies ready to scale. We know building hardware is hard and that the right partner changes everything. With manufacturing in China and a new 60,000 sq. ft. facility in Mexico, we help you grow your business. https://www.seacomp.com Fictiv is a global manufacturing and supply chain company that enables organizations to scale globally without the typical barriers of cost, complexity, and risk. https://www.fictiv.com Hardware Meetups happen across 50+ cities around the world, bringing together hardware professionals to network, share knowledge, and support each other and the larger hardware ecosystem. The Boston Hardware Meetup has been happening since 2013 and is one of the largest local communities inside the global Hardware Meetup network. https://hardwaremeetup.com informal is a freelance collective for the most talented independent professionals in hardware. With expertise in a diverse range of industries from consumer electronics to aerospace, informal members work with clients at every stage to design, manufacture, and scale physical products. Whether you're looking for a single contractor, a full-time employee, or an entire team of professionals to work on everything from product development to go-to-market strategy, the informal collective has the perfect collection of people for the job. https://informal.cc -- #BOSTechWeek — a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.