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Toyota Research Institute
Chief Executive Officer
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Directs TRI’s research to advance automated driving, robotics, artificial intelligence and other human amplification technologies.
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Chief Executive Officer / Chief Scientist and Executive Fellow for Research / Toyota Research Institute / Toyota Motor Corporation
Gill Pratt is the Chief Executive Officer of Toyota Research Institute (TRI) and the Chief Scientist and Executive Fellow for Research for Toyota Motor Corporation. He directs research in areas such as automated driving, robotics, and artificial intelligence to enhance human capabilities and improve quality of life. Prior to his work at Toyota, he led robotics research programs at the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and was an Associate Professor at MIT, where he directed the Leg Lab.
Chief Executive Officer
Directs TRI’s research to advance automated driving, robotics, artificial intelligence and other human amplification technologies.
Chief Scientist and Executive Fellow for Research
Guides research strategy for Toyota Motor Corporation and the Toyota Group.
Executive Technical Advisor
Executive Technical Advisor
Program Manager, Defense Sciences and Tactical Technology Offices
Led the robotics challenge, robotics research, and neuromorphic computing research programs.
Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Researched robotics and intelligent systems, specifically interfaces that enhance human-machine collaboration, enhanced mobility and manipulation, and the impact of robotics and AI on society. Served as the Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and Research.
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Served as the Director of the Leg Lab dedicated to studying legged locomotion and building dynamic legged robots.
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Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Master of Science - MS
Master of Science - MS
Bachelor of Science - BS
Bachelor of Science - BS - Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Core technical and professional competencies derived from decades of research and executive leadership in AI and robotics.
Artificial Intelligence
Robotics
Automated Driving
Machine Learning
Neuromorphic Computing
Human-Machine Collaboration
Executive Leadership
Strategic Planning
Research Strategy
Program Management
Team Building
Academic Leadership
Systems Engineering
Problem Solving
Innovation Management
Technology Transfer
Automotive Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Advanced Research
Defense Technology, Higher Education, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science
Visionary, Innovative, Research-Driven, Academic, Strategic
Human Amplification, Quality of Life, Future of Mobility, Ethical AI
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A factual summary of Gill Pratt's professional background, focusing on his executive roles at Toyota and his prior research leadership at DARPA and MIT.
He began his tenure as CEO of the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) in January 2016.
He led robotics research programs at the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) from January 2010 to August 2015.
Yes, he was an Associate Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) where he directed the Leg Lab.
He directs research at TRI in automated driving, robotics, and artificial intelligence to enhance human capabilities.