Jan Vandenbrande: Motivated to transition technology into the world

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SRI’s newest division is advancing innovation in sustainability, manufacturing, and human-machine collaboration.


In 2023, SRI acquired through a donation from Xerox the Palo Alto Research Center (PARC), an iconic organization that has had a significant influence on the world of technology and innovation. Its research division, now known as Future Concepts, is creating and delivering innovations to help mitigate climate change, democratize manufacturing, and amplify a person’s ability to perform tasks in the physical and digital world. In this video, Jan Vandenbrande, Senior Vice President of Future Concepts, talks about his excitement working with researchers to make a difference in the world.

“My favorite part about working at SRI is hearing about how the scientists’ inventions will have impact in the world.” — Jan Vandenbrande


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