company // smAiT Inc

Built in Silicon Valley.
Deployed in the real world.

smAiT is a U.S.-based AI robotics company building trusted service, social, and security robots supported by a unified platform for real-world human environments.

About us

Founded in Silicon Valley in 2024 by Fan Tan Smith, smAiT is building the future of intelligent robotics for real-world work.

The robot is the body, the platform is the intelligence, and human purpose is the reason.

smAiT builds service, social, and security robots, all powered by smAiT OS, one intelligent platform for connected robotic workforces. Through fleet management, secure updates, diagnostics, real-world APIs, and human oversight, smAiT OS turns individual robots into a scalable, software-driven workforce.

We believe robots should do more than automate tasks. They should enhance productivity, improve safety, support people, and elevate humanity by giving people more time, capacity, and freedom to focus on meaningful work.

Our team brings together entrepreneurs, engineers, AI specialists, robotics innovators, and business leaders united by one mission: to build intelligent robots that work safely, effectively, and at scale.

Our mission

To accelerate the adoption of intelligent robotics by creating safe, scalable, and effective robotic solutions that empower businesses, transform the way work gets done, and elevate humanity.

Through advanced technologies, practical deployment expertise, and continuous improvement, smAiT is building an intelligent robotic workforce, built to work, built to scale, and designed for the real world.

Driven by innovation.
Focused on impact.
Built to elevate humanity.

Leadership & advisors

The people building smAiT.

Led by builders, technologists, and robotics visionaries.

Leadership[01]

Fan Tan Smith

Founder & CEO

With over 30 years of leadership in international trade and as the founder of five companies, Fan Tan Smith brings a strategic global mindset and a proven entrepreneurial track record. She focuses on solving real-world problems through scalable, sustainable solutions that bridge the gap between human needs and technological possibility.

A committed humanitarian, she funds schools, orphanages, and clean water systems across Africa and Asia, has served fifteen years on the boards of three organizations, and is a member of Rotary International.

Leadership[02]

Harreynish Gowtham Sarav

Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer

Harreynish leads smAiT's physical AI platform and the development of smAiT OS, across both software and hardware production. He holds an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from San José State University, with deep expertise in AI, robotics, human-robot interaction, and intelligent systems design.

A driving force behind smAiT, he turns the company's vision into reality, architecting AI-driven robotics solutions with speed and rigorous technical execution.

Board of Directors[03]

Daniel Flaherty

Board of Directors

Bringing over two decades of experience in engineering and leadership, Daniel Flaherty leverages a diverse background in complex system engineering, quality control, government contracting, and mission-critical infrastructure. As Department Head for Facilities Engineering at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, he drives innovation and operational excellence in “Big Science” initiatives.

He offers strategic guidance on moving AI and robotics initiatives into production in complex, regulated environments.

Board of Advisors[04]

Erik Norden

AI & Computer Architect · Former AI Platform Architect at Google, Apple & NVIDIA

Erik Norden is a computer architect and AI systems leader whose career spans Google, Apple, and NVIDIA. He helped pioneer modern neural processing and AI acceleration by spearheading the invention of the Apple Neural Engine and has led innovations in large-scale AI platforms and autonomous systems. Previously CTO of Zyphra, Erik now leads the company's AI Technology & Strategy.

As an advisor to smAiT, he provides guidance on scalable AI architectures, autonomous systems, AI data flywheels, and long-term technology strategy.

Board of Advisors[05]

Jack McCauley

Co-Founder, Oculus · Innovator in Residence, UC Berkeley

Jack McCauley is a co-founder of Oculus and a veteran hardware and systems engineer who helped bring breakthrough consumer technology to market. He serves as Innovator in Residence at the Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation at UC Berkeley, where he is also a professor.

He advises smAiT on hardware systems engineering, complex product architecture, and scaling advanced technology platforms.

Ecosystem & partners