The article describes Mr. Carlisle's extensive experience in the robotics industry, spanning over 30 years. Prior to co-founding Precise with Dr. Shimano, Mr. Carlisle served as the CEO of Adept Technology and contributed to the company's sales crossing $100 million. He has served on the Board of the National Coalition for Advanced Manufacturing (NACFAM), the Boards of the National Center for Manufacturing Science (NCMS), the Automation Forum of NEMA and is a founding member of the National Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (NEMI). With a MS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, Mr. Carlisle is a highly qualified professional in the field of robotics and has made significant contributions to advancing the technology.