Ayanna Howard

Pioneering innovator, entrepreneur and inventor of robotic technologies and AI for industry

A former senior robotics researcher and Mars Exploration research engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Ayanna Howard is the current Dean of Engineering at The Ohio State University. She is the co-founder and board director of Zyrobotics, a STEM education and therapy company that designs products for children with special needs. Foremost authority on human emotion-centered robotic design, her work and accomplishments have been the subject of numerous articles and profiles, including in Time, USA Today and Black Enterprise. Howard is also the author of the best-selling audiobook Sex, Race, and Robots: How to Be Human in the Age of AI.

Make AI Work For Your Business

  • How AI and robotics will define the future of businesses across industries: An optimistic approach
  • Understanding and mitigating the unintended consequences and ethical challenges of AI
  • How to generate a culture of trust and accountability among employees
  • Leveraging AI for human-centered innovation: Strategies for enhancing productivity and connection
  • Diverse teams in AI development: Keys to creating inclusive products