Robert Mandelbaum is the director and general manager at Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Laboratories. In 2021, Kitware broadened its board to include two external directors, including Robert. He brings a strong technical background in artificial intelligence and robotics, 20+ years leading projects and teams at larger peer companies like Sarnoff and Lockheed Martin, and experience as a successful DARPA program manager.

At Sarnoff, Robert gained experience with software platform-based R&D and first-hand experience with spin-off companies. At DARPA he led the well-known Big Dog program in robotics and started a robotic manipulation program. Most recently, at Lockheed Martin, Robert leads a research team within the larger production-focused Lockheed organization.

Robert holds a Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Pennsylvania and a B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand. He has also worked as an adjunct faculty member at Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania.

Professional Associations & Service

• Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2020-present

• Member, IEEE, 1993-2020