Navigating Data Science: From Academia to Robotics

This chapter outlines the speaker's journey into data science, emphasizing their academic foundation in mathematics and experience across multiple industries. It highlights their role at iRobot in establishing a data science practice that enhances product development through data-informed decision-making while addressing the importance of communication between technical and non-technical teams. The discussion also underscores the evolution of robotics and data analytics, focusing on how trust and user permissions shape innovative product functionality.