Cambridge, MA -- (SBWire) -- 07/31/2017 --Daniel Theobald, Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer for Vecna Robotics, a leader in robotics for automation has been named a finalist for CTO of the Year by Mass Technology Leadership Council.

Theobald continues spearhead and groom the technological advancements of his teams at Vecna, which has a mission to empower humanity through transformative technology. In April, he furthered that vision with the launch of a solution that re-imagines automation for manufacturing, warehousing and omni-channel fulfillment, one that will allow companies to compete on a global scale. While others have focused on hardware (i.e., robots) Vecna Logistics is a software-first approach, powered by artificial intelligence that continually optimizes workflow and integrates any and all material handling platforms.

"It's an honor to be listed among the finalists for CTO of the Year for MassTLC Leadership Awards," Theobald said. "Each of the finalists clearly have made significant impacts in their companies and to the broader technology community. I appreciate MassTLC taking the time to recognize CTOs for their contributions. A CTO is nothing without a team, and I want to give kudos to the amazing technical team here at Vecna. They not only are brilliant and dedicated, more importantly, they are fun to work with. Thanks for making this the best job on the planet!"

"Massachusetts is among the world's top regions engaged in creating whole new industries and markets while redefining existing ones," said MassTLC President Tom Hopcroft. "We produce visionary leaders and exciting, high-growth companies and startups that propel the state's economy. Ranging from robotics and the internet of things to products for financial or security operations, our 20th annual Technology Leadership Awards draws attention to the deep pool of talent, innovative spirit and determination that thrives in the Bay State."

Vecna Robotics Materials Handling Leadership (https://robotics.vecna.com/)

Vecna Robotics has quickly become the materials handling leader in the fork truck free environment while utilizing comprehensive Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies. Vecna Robotics ensures manufacturing engineers have best-practice lean manufacturing solutions, driving prices down, improving both productivity and throughput.

With e-commerce exploding and customer expectations on the rise, distribution and fulfillment centers as well as third party logistics (3PLs) providers and manufacturers require Vecna Robotics innovation. Case picking, goods-to-person, person-to-goods, robot-conveyor hybrid systems, Vecna Robotics has cost-effective solutions. All systems are safety certified to operate along-side people and can accommodate the operational model that achieves the best efficiency with unmatched flexibility. Vecna Robotics provides a leasing option including both materials handling equipment and revolutionary disruptive IIoT monitoring. The leasing program ensures a rapid ROI and far less than the cost of employing and insuring a fork truck driver. Follow on Twitter @VecnaLogistics.