James Brown is the Founder and Director of NextGen Robotics & Innovation Ltd (NextGen Ri), a UK-based robotics integration and technology company specialising in advanced autonomous systems, quadruped robotics, humanoid robotics, aerial situational awareness platforms, and AI-enabled field operations.

With a background in technology integration, operational deployment, and innovation-led engineering, James works closely with public sector organisations, emergency services, infrastructure providers, and commercial operators to bring real-world robotic capability into active environments.

At NextGen Ri, he leads the deployment and demonstration of cutting-edge robotic systems including Unitree quadrupeds, humanoid platforms, autonomous inspection technologies, and integrated situational awareness solutions. The company’s mission is focused on making advanced robotics accessible, practical, and operationally valuable across industry sectors.

James regularly presents on the future of robotics, AI-assisted operations, remote inspection, and autonomous mobility, with a particular focus on how robotic systems are transforming surveying, asset inspection, public safety, geospatial intelligence, and field data collection.

At GEO Business, James will demonstrate live robotic platforms and discuss the practical integration of autonomous systems into geospatial and operational workflows, showcasing how robotics can enhance safety, efficiency, data capture, and decision-making in complex environments.