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Damion SheltonDamion Shelton

Damion Shelton

Co-founder and Chairman / Agility Robotics

Damion Shelton is a serial entrepreneur and the Co-founder and Chairman of Agility Robotics, a pioneer in providing humanoid robots for warehouse and logistics work. He served as CEO from 2015 to 2024, during which he raised over $200M in funding and led the commercialization of one of the first humanoid robots for non-research use. He is now focused on public policy and engagement regarding robot ethics and the future of work.

Ph.D. in Robotics, Carnegie Mellon University
United States
TwitterTwitter288
LinkedInLinkedIn2.3K
RoboticsTechnologyEntrepreneurship
$200M+
Funding Raised
2.3K
LinkedIn Followers
288
Twitter Followers
9
Years as CEO
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Career

Agility RoboticsAgility Robotics
Agility Robotics

Co-founder and Chairman

Apr 2025 - Present
Position
Co-founder and Chairman
Agility RoboticsAgility Robotics
Agility Robotics

President

Mar 2024 - Apr 2025
Position
President
Agility RoboticsAgility Robotics
Agility Robotics

CEO

Dec 2015 - Mar 2024
Position
CEO
threeRivers 3D, Inc.threeRivers 3D, Inc.
threeRivers 3D, Inc.

3D Imaging Consultant

Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
Position
3D Imaging Consultant
threeRivers 3D, Inc.threeRivers 3D, Inc.
threeRivers 3D, Inc.

CTO

May 2007 - Aug 2015
Responsibilities
Practical and theoretical design of 3D scanner technologies, including embedded system and desktop software development. Also responsible for technology related management decisions, technical presentations to investors and customers, and business development. CTO
University of PittsburghUniversity of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh

Adjunct Faculty

Aug 2007 - Dec 2012
Responsibilities
Taught "Computer Applications in Bioengineering", a fall semester C++ programming course for undergrad and grad students focused on practical programming skills.
Carnegie Mellon UniversityCarnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University

Graduate student

Aug 2001 - Mar 2007
Position
Graduate student

Education

Carnegie Mellon UniversityCarnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University

Ph.D.

2001 - 2007
Field of Study
Ph.D. - Robotics
University of PittsburghUniversity of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh

BS/BA

1996 - 2001
Field of Study
BS/BA - Bioengineering / History and Philosophy of Science

Skills

Core technical, entrepreneurial, and philosophical competencies in the field of advanced robotics and technology commercialization.

Technical & Engineering
RoboticsComputer Vision3D ScanningEmbedded SystemsMachine Learning
Programming & Tools
C++Software DevelopmentSoftware EngineeringSoftware DesignProgramming

Domains

Primary

Humanoid Robotics, Warehouse Automation, Logistics Technology

Secondary

3D Imaging, Medical Image Analysis, Bioengineering

Tags

Personality

Serial Entrepreneur, Visionary, Pioneer, Technologist

Focus

Robot Ethics, Future of Work, Commercialization, Innovation

Audience Metrics

Gender

Male 0.0%, Female 0.0%

Age Distribution

0-17 (0.0%), 18-24 (0.0%), 25-34 (0.0%)

Top Countries

US (0.0%), BR (0.0%), IR (0.0%), IN (0.0%)

Top Cities

Tehran (0.0%), Baghdad (0.0%), New York (0.0%)

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