Gabe Sibley

A robotics pioneer with a background in AI and computer vision, Gabe Sibley is the CEO and co-founder of Verdant Robotics. He has worked on groundbreaking projects including autonomous vehicles and space exploration. His vision drives Verdant Robotics to deliver practical, high-impact solutions for growers.

Gabe’s career includes positions as an assistant professor in Computer Science at George Washington University and the University of Colorado Boulder, where he directed the Autonomous Robotics and Perception Group. His research has significantly contributed to robotics, computer vision, and simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), with numerous publications and citations in these fields.

In industry, Gabe co-founded the autonomous delivery company Zippy.ai (acquired by General Motors) and served as Chief Science Officer for the autonomous taxi company Zoox (acquired by Amazon). His work focuses on integrating perception, learning, planning, and control to enable long-term autonomy in robots.

Under his leadership at Verdant Robotics, the company is at the forefront of developing innovative robotic solutions to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability.