In this episode of The Techne Connect: Behind the Robot, Bibhrajit Halder, Founder and CEO of SafeAI, shares how autonomous systems are transforming heavy industries through safety, efficiency, and intelligent automation.

He discusses his journey from working at Caterpillar, Ford, and Apple to founding SafeAI in Silicon Valley, explaining how startup life taught him to think like a customer and solve real-world problems, not just technical ones.

Bibhrajit reflects on bringing “Autonomy 2.0” to mining and construction, the lessons learned from turning his PhD research into a real product, and why integrity, collaboration, and continuous learning matter more than ever. He also explores how AI will amplify human capability, why now is the best time to build a career in robotics, and how the next generation can shape the trillion-dollar industries of tomorrow.

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