Justin Starr is an avid roboticist and entrepreneur. He has worked on different facets of robotic systems since 2007, including several defense programs for QinetiQ North America’s Technology Solutions Group. He was also Chief Technology Officer of RedZone Robotics, Inc., a developer of multi-sensor inspection devices. Dr. Starr currently holds 5 U.S. Patents for innovative infrastructure inspection devices and is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Technologies at the Community College of Allegheny County, where he teaches multiple courses on mechatronics, microcontrollers, telecommunications and industrial robotics. He is also a Senior Technical Advisor at PreScouter, Inc., advising corporate clients on advances and developments in robotic systems, and is a co-founder of Janus Robotics, Inc., a startup applying AI to disaster relief and recovery operations. Dr. Starr earned his PhD and MS in Materials Science & Engineering from the University of Florida and his BS in Engineering Science from the University of Virginia. When he isn’t working, Justin enjoys collecting older Volvo cars, homebrewing, and aquaponic gardening.