VALENCIA, Spain - eTradeWire -- UVIFY announced that Chief Operating Officer and Board Member Robert Cheek will speak at VDS 2026, taking place October 21–22 at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain.

Cheek will join the October 21 panel, "The Human-Machine Battlefield: How AI, Autonomy, and Robotics Are Defining Modern Warfare," examining how Physical AI, autonomous systems, and robotics are transforming military capabilities and the future of defense.

"The future of warfare will not be determined by who develops the most impressive technology demonstration, but by who can turn innovation into reliable, scalable operational capability," said Cheek. "Physical AI, autonomous robotics, and digital twins are opening extraordinary possibilities. The challenge is translating that potential into systems that perform reliably in the real world."

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From Innovation to Operational Capability

Cheek's career spans emerging technology commercialization, robotics, and strategic investment. At Yujin Robot, he developed the commercial vision and business model for the GoCart autonomous mobile robot platform. He subsequently evaluated robotics investments within Hyundai Motor Group's investment-banking arm, including work connected to its acquisition of Boston Dynamics.

Today, at UVIFY, Cheek focuses on transforming advanced technologies into scalable products, strategic partnerships, and sustainable businesses.

UVIFY's technologies include coordinated drone swarms, autonomous flight systems, and xEye, its Physical AI perception platform, combining real-time spatial awareness, autonomous navigation, and digital twin capabilities.

Cheek also serves as a Platinum Director on the Board of Directors of the Dronecode Foundation, part of the Linux Foundation, supporting open-source innovation and interoperability across the autonomous systems ecosystem.

International Defense Engagement

Beyond VDS, Cheek has been invited to attend The Front Line Assembly, an exclusive October 20 gathering connecting defense innovators, military experts, Ukrainian frontline representatives, investors, and policymakers from Spain, Finland, Ukraine, and the Netherlands.

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He will also be available for select meetings with defense leaders, investors, and prospective strategic partners during VDS, including at the Vino de Honor reception at Valencia City Hall. Meetings may be arranged through UVIFY.

About Robert Cheek

Robert Cheek is an American technology executive specializing in emerging technology commercialization, robotics, Physical AI, and strategic business development. He serves as COO and Board Member of UVIFY and a Platinum Director of the Dronecode Foundation.

About UVIFY

UVIFY develops advanced drones, autonomous systems, robotics, and Physical AI technologies, transforming innovation into reliable, scalable solutions for commercial, industrial, and defense applications.

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UVIFY: https://www.uvify.com

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