Byron Boots
Co-founder and CEO of Overland AI, a U.S. defense company focused on off-road autonomy. Holds a PhD in machine learning from Carnegie Mellon and teaches at the University of Washington.
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Jan 30, 2025 • 34min
Ep 107: Off-Road Autonomy & Saving Soldiers' Lives with Overland AI CEO Byron Boots
Byron Boots, Co-founder and CEO of Overland AI and a machine learning expert, dives into the complexities of off-road self-driving technology. He discusses how this innovation can navigate unmapped terrains while enhancing military strategies. Byron shares his unique background that combines philosophy and robotics, highlighting the significance of autonomy in reducing soldier casualties during dangerous operations. The conversation also touches on collaborations with the Department of Defense and the exciting future of autonomous military vehicles.
Mar 11, 2026 • 16min
Ep. 75: The Field is the Lab for Overland AI
Byron Boots, co-founder and CEO of Overland AI and former UW computer science professor who led DARPA RACER, talks about building off-road autonomous ground vehicles. He covers ULTRA’s rugged design and sensor suite. He explains GPS-denied, non-emitting navigation and a field-first development approach. He also discusses demo-driven contracting and scaling from single robots to coordinated teams.
