Ryan Luke Johns
Co-founder & CEO
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Gravis Robotics

Ryan Luke Johns is a pioneer in leveraging robotic tools to improve our built environment. As CEO and co-founder of Gravis Robotics, he leads the development of intelligent heavy equipment that brings autonomy, safety, and superhuman productivity to construction. With systems deployed in six countries and collaborations with ten OEMs, Gravis is setting the standard for AI-native earthmoving—tackling the industry’s stagnating productivity and labor shortages while meeting global needs for renewable and resilient infrastructure.
With a professional foundation in architecture and construction, and a doctorate from ETH Zurich in large-scale robotics, Ryan brings a rare perspective at the intersection of design, engineering, and technology that is grounded to the complex realities of building projects. He has taught advanced robotics at Princeton, Columbia, and Rensselaer, and is committed to advancing human-centered technologies that sustainably address urgent needs in housing and critical infrastructure.