Founder / Willow Garage Inc.
Scott Hassan is a pioneering American computer scientist and entrepreneur, best known as an early Google engineer and the founder of Willow Garage, a robotics research lab and technology incubator. He also founded eGroups, which was later acquired by Yahoo and became Yahoo Groups. Hassan is a key figure in the open-source robotics movement, having spearheaded the development of the Robot Operating System (ROS) through Willow Garage.
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Core technical and professional competencies derived from pioneering work in software and robotics.
A factual summary of Scott Hassan's career focusing on his founding roles and key technical contributions.
He founded Willow Garage Inc. in 2006, which became a key robotics research lab and technology incubator.
Yes, through Willow Garage, he spearheaded the development of the Robot Operating System (ROS), a key project in the open-source robotics movement.
eGroups, which he founded in 1998, was acquired by Yahoo in 2000 and subsequently became known as Yahoo Groups.
He was involved with Suitable Technologies, Inc. from 2011 until February 2020, following his work at Willow Garage.
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Robotics, Open Source Software, AI/ML, Distributed Systems
Internet Technology, Search Engines, Telepresence
Pioneer, Visionary, Media-Shy, Philanthropic, Technical Leader
Future of Robotics, Open Source, Innovation, Long-Term Impact
