Simon Burfield (aka “Burf”) is a robotics innovator, developer, and creative technologist with over two decades of experience in software engineering and automation. He owns one of the UK’s most diverse collections of advanced robots, including multiple Sanbot and InMoov humanoid platforms.
With a deep passion for AI, machine vision, and interactive systems, Burf specializes in designing custom robotics experiences that engage, educate, and inspire. Whether it's building a chat-capable robot host for a trade show or integrating gesture recognition into open-source robots, he blends innovation with functionality.
His hands-on expertise spans embedded development, cloud architecture, mobile applications, and real-time control systems. Burf’s work has been showcased at major expos and events, where his robots not only demonstrate technical prowess but also spark imagination and conversation.