Rodolphe Hasselvander is a French Engineer & Entrepreneur, pioneer in robotics & AI (humanoids, autonomous car / platform, cobots...). In 2001, Hasselvander begins as “Robotics and AI” Engineer at PSA and He joins the CRIIF in 2002, a private research laboratory in robotics (working with CNRS & PARIS 6 University) as R&D engineer and takes over the position of Managing Director in 2007 to transform the CRIIF into a key player in development of advanced intelligent robots in healthcare, education, Assistance, defense, security, surgery, autonomous driving, public works & entertainment. In 2013, Hasselvander participates to the redaction of the political program for Silver economy with Michèle Delaunay (French Minister in charge of Elders) and Arnaud Montebourg (French Minister of re-industrialization).In 2014, Hasselvander founds BLUE FROG ROBOTICS, a cutting edge start-up which aims to become the "Apple of Robots" . Combining "French touch" design, Artificial Intelligence, emotional behaviors and affordable prices, he paves the way of personal robotics revolution. His first world renowned product is BUDDY, the emotional personal robot platform for the whole family, and addresses key issues like health, Elder Care, education and autism (“Best Social robot” by Silicon Valley Robotics, “Best Innovation” by Popular Science…). He is also the creator of SAMI a life size mobile semi-humanoid assistant robot. Hasselvander co-founds the RobotLab, the biggest French start-up accelerator specialized in robotics.He was honored to be selected to enter the "WHO'S WHO" and like “EY Young Entrepreneur” and part of “the 300 entrepreneurs who wake up France”. He received many international awards like “Best Of Innovation Award” at CES Las Vegas, “Blue Ocean Award”, “Worldwide Innovation Challenge” or “EBG top 10”, He is also co-founder of SILVER VALLEY, a leading French organization focusing on Gerontechnology and sat on the board of CAP DIGITAL, the major European clusters digital creative industries.Hasselvander is also a speaker and expert in robotics and AI.Hasselvander has been featured in international media like USA TODAY, CBS, VOICE OF AMERICA, GOOD MORNING AMERICA, FORBES, THE VERGE, BLOOMBERG, TECHCRUNCH, ENGADGET, CNN, MASHABLE, WASHINGTON POST, BUSINESS INSIDER, TF1, FRANCE TV, M6