Nathan Bivans

Nathan Bivans is the Chief Technology Officer at FORT Robotics, where he leads the development of trusted control systems for autonomous and semi-autonomous machines across multiple industries. With more than a decade of experience at the intersection of robotics, wireless communication, and functional safety, Nathan brings a safety-first mindset to solving the complex challenges of machine control in real-world environments. He also leads FORT’s work on proactive safety for AI-driven systems, including a collaboration with NVIDIA to advance safety across the autonomy stack.

Nathan was previously the CTO of Humanistic Robotics, Inc., where he developed and patented a wireless safety protocol designed for dangerous applications in landmine clearance. Nathan has also worked with Motorola USA– where he designed high-performance, fully-redundant systems for video and data transmission– and Apple Computer, where his team was central to mobile computer designs, including the world’s first 17″ laptop. Nathan holds both a B.S. and M.E. with concentrations in signal processing and computer systems from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He is a Certified Machine Safety Expert, CMSE®, and a passionate advocate for designing safety into every layer of robotic control.