Kevin Albert

Kevin Albert is the co-founder and CEO of Canvas, a construction robotics company that aims to revolutionize the construction industry.13 He has over 15 years of experience in developing rugged robotic systems, with a focus on advanced field robotics.2

Albert holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from MIT.3 His career includes significant contributions to robotics, such as:

1. Working as a Senior Controls Engineer at Boston Dynamics, where he developed control systems for quadruped robots like BigDog and Alpha Dog.3
2. Founding Pneubotics, a company that created a new class of compliant, inflatable robots.3
3. Leading Canvas since 2017, developing robotic tools to improve drywall finishing and address challenges in the construction industry.13

Under Albert's leadership, Canvas has developed a robotic system that combines worker skill with digital precision and machine learning capabilities to improve project outcomes in drywall finishing while protecting workers.1 The company's mission is to improve the quality and affordability of built spaces while enhancing working conditions for construction workers.23

Albert is also an inventor, being the lead author on eight patents and five patent applications related to Canvas systems.1 His vision for Canvas includes empowering skilled construction workers with better tools and addressing industry challenges such as labor shortages, quality inconsistencies, and chronic schedule and budget overruns.12