ABSTRACT
Walt Disney was a consummate innovator and technology disrupter in several fields, including robotics. Since the early fifties to today, and into the future, robotics has been and will be a key enabling technology for ever more authentic and interactive Guest experiences in our Parks. In this talk, Martin will share food for thoughts, and fun, and insights from his work in academia, various robotics industries, including from his current role at Disney Imagineering. This talk will also touch on opportunities and challenges for the future of robotics innovation and the role academia can play.