Ivan Poupyrev, PhD, is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer of Archetype AI where he leads the team in developing a physical world foundational AI model, a direction known as 'Physical AI.' An award-winning inventor, engineer, and technical leader, he has over 20 years of experience in research and product development, as well as interaction design, advanced sensors and natural interaction, mobile and wearable devices.

Prior to Archetype AI, Dr. Poupyrev spearheaded technology development for Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects, Walt Disney Imagineering, Sony, and others. He holds over 100 US patents, has over 100 scientific publications, and has been recognized with Cooper Hewitt's National Design Award, the Cannes Lion Grand Prix, and the SXSW Innovation Award. Dr. Poupyrev was named "one of the best interaction designers in the world" by Fast Company, and his work has been enshrined in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum.

He holds an MS in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from Moscow Airspace University and a PhD in Computer Science from Hiroshima University.

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