What is Hire Henry?
Hire Henry is developing robotics and AI software for the future of work. Their first commercial product is an industrial robotic lawn mower named “Henry.”
Company Leadership
GEORGE Holmes, phd
CEO & CO-FOUNDER
George Holmes, PhD is a former GAANN Mechatronics/Robotics Fellow where his research focused on the intersection of Human-Robot Interaction, mechatronic design, and autonomous robotics – including the mathematical derivation, software simulation and hardware implementation of advanced sensing and control algorithms. Academically and commercially, he has developed and managed teams of engineers and executives building autonomous research robots in software and hardware including design of individual components, hardware selection, performance testing, and algorithm implementation. Early in his career, George developed manufacturing industrial automation processes while working at Rockwell Automation and Honda Automotive, major projects included Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, Unilever, and Coca-Cola. As Co-Founder and CEO of Hire Henry, he leads the development of the company’s R&D plan, strategic milestones, intellectual property protection, company formation, fundraising, and network security. Additionally, he is involved in product design, fabrication, and software integration.
KEIRY MORENO BONNETT
COO & CO-FOUNDER
Keiry Moreno Bonnett received her BS in Mechanical Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She has been leading Hire Henry since she joined in 2018. Her academic research focused on sensors, data acquisition, networking, and sensor algorithm implementation. She has led research projects designing masters and PhD experiments including data collection, hardware selection, protocol establishment, real-time data software monitoring, data processing, and high precision low latency camera tracking equipment setup and calibration. She has experience developing battery technology for custom applications including robotics. As Co-Founder and COO of Hire Henry, she leads the company in the implementation and testing of advance sensing and control algorithms, obstacle detection, software architecture, computer vision, power systems, and product design. Additionally, she leads compliance, financial reporting, documentation, and social communications.