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Welcome to Robocist
Pioneering Innovation in Motion
Transportation, Artificial Intelligence, and Emerging Technology innovation
At Robocist, we're not just at the forefront of technological innovation; we're the driving force behind it. As a leader in AI and technology, we've established a commanding presence that spans 22 countries across five continents, thanks to our strategic partnership with Geeky Bee. Our approach is built on a foundation of three core pillars: technology scouting and strategic support, technology development, and technology deployment and evaluation. With expertise that cuts across multiple sectors such as transportation, healthcare, and commerce, we've made significant strides in projects ranging from autonomous vehicles to using AI for brain tumor diagnostics.
From our North Carolina roots, we have grown into a global tech powerhouse with strategic partners in the US and India. We're proud to have worked with prestigious organizations like Michelin, DOT, DOD, and the FTA, and we're committed to exceeding your expectations with our advanced technology solutions and exceptional customer service.

Our Mission
Our mission is simple yet profound: to fuel advancement by transforming insight into action - improving the human condition and enabling businesses to thrive.

Innovation in Motion
'Innovation in Motion' is our ethos as we expand our capabilities beyond our initial focus on transportation and artificial intelligence. Our 'AI Perception Engine' technology, initially developed for transportation, has found its way into healthcare, commerce, security, and data management, resonating with a global clientele and marking Robocist as a beacon of progress.

Meet our creative leadership team

Our elite team of industry leaders includes the former Director of the Transportation Policy Group for the U.S. Congressional Budget Office and the former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy at the U.S. Department of Transportation. Adding to the mix is a pioneer in the development and deployment of electric and autonomous vehicles. With the addition of our experts in machine learning, machine vision, artificial intelligence, and big-data analytics,Robocist and its strategic partners are truly something amazing.


Jeffrey Barghout
CEO, Founder

Jeffrey Barghout


Greg Goodchild
Director of Engineering

Greg Goodchild

  • • 30 years of automotive and entrepreneurial experience
  • • Former engineer and strategic planner at Chrysler
  • • Technology assessments and commercialization for NASA and private industry
  • • Deputy Director of the Greenhouse Gas Technology Center (EPA contractor)
  • • Vice President, Transportations Initiatives (EV / AV technologies)

  • • 40 years of technology/product development experience
    • • Co-founder of Hatteras Networks, which was acquired and is now part of ADVA Optical Networking
  • • Technologies he has helped develop are used across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.


Matt Lesh
Account Executive

Matt Lesh


Dr. Dick Mudge
Business Development

Dr. Dick Mudge


Loren Smith
Business Development

Loren Smith

  • • 20+ years of experience with federal service, start-ups, global business development, transportation, ITS, policy, and new mobility.
  • • Solutions consultant and advisor to both public and private entities seeking assistance in government relations, market analysis, business and product development.
  • • Chair, Automated Transit Systems, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
  • • Master's Degree in Transportation, Operations, and Logistics; School of Public Policy from George Mason University - Schar School of Policy and Government.

  • • 45 years in economics, finance, and transportation
  • • President, Compass Transportation and Technology Inc, Strategic Partner
  • • Holds a Ph.D. in Regional Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.
  • • Formerly directed the transportation policy group for the U.S. Congressional Budget Office
  • • Serial, 5x entrepreneur including Apogee Research – designated a 3-time, ‘Inc 500’ fastest growing company prior to being acquired

  • • 20 years in the policy, research, and transportation space
  • • President, Skyline Policy Risk Group, Strategic Partner
  • • Former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy at the U.S. Department of Transportation
  • • Former official at the U.S. Department of Labor


Jay Manvar
Artificial Intelligence

Jay Manvar


Raviraj Kanade
Artificial Intelligence

Raviraj Kanade

  • • Development of Road Triage AI and big-data components
  • • Director at Geeky Bee AI Pvt Ltd, Strategic Partner
  • • 13 Years of experience in the field of machine learning (ML), machine vision(MV), and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • • Managed AI projects in various domains like Transport, Automotive, Healthcare, Agriculture, Retail, Fashion
  • • Worked for Defence Research and Development Organisation, India
  • • Served clients across the globe including North America, Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia

  • • Development of Road Triage AI and big-data components
  • • Director at Geeky Bee AI Pvt Ltd, Strategic Partner
  • • 14 Years of experience in the field of machine learning (ML), machine vision(MV), and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • • Consulting experience in Product & Engineering Services with VISA and Capgemini
  • • Technically led AI projects in various domains like Transport, Finance & Legal, Fitness, Security
  • • Served clients across the globe including North America, Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia