05/15/2026
We are incredibly proud to announce that our Chief Science Officer, Gary Bradski, has been honored with the HardTech Award for 2026!
While many know Gary as the "Father of OpenCV," his impact on the world of robotics is hard to overstate. From leading the vision team for the DARPA-winning Stanley robot to co-founding influential projects like STAIR and Industrial Perception, Gary has spent decades building the "invisible infrastructure" of modern AI.
If you’ve ever used Google Street View, seen a surgical robot in action, or read a computer vision research paper from the last 20 years, you’ve interacted with Gary’s legacy. His work turned computer vision from a niche academic pursuit into a foundational global utility. In 2025, Gary joined Bonsai Robotics to tackle one of the most grueling "unsolved" problems in the field: AgTech.
Following our acquisition of farm-ng, Gary is now leading the charge in building AI-first machines. We aren't just talking about robots; we’re talking about intelligent systems that can navigate complex farm environments. Gary’s career has been about making the impossible standard. At Bonsai, he’s doing it again.
Congratulations, Gary! We are honored to have your vision (literally) leading the way.
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