Virginia Bots — Robotics & AI Advisory

Impact-first automation for executives who need results—fast

Virginia Bots brings the best of Robotics and AI to Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic— transforming operations across DC, Maryland, North Carolina, West Virginia, and Delaware. We cut through hype to reduce costs, increase throughput, and avoid vanity projects.

Mission: bring the best of Robotics and AI to the region. No fluff. Time-to-value measured in weeks, not years.

Impact-Driven Strategy

We align automation to P&L. Every engagement starts with a sharp definition of value and risk. We help you avoid costly technology mistakes while accelerating deployment timelines.

Executive Roadmaps

Clear, board-ready plans linking robotics/AI investments to cost reduction, throughput, and quality.

Value discovery in 2–4 weeks
Vendor-neutral assessments
Capex/Opex scenarios

Automation Delivery

Hands-on leadership to stand up systems quickly—fewer meetings, more throughput.

Pilot in 60–90 days
Factory, lab, and field environments
Change management baked-in

AI as Operations

AI wrapped in process. Practical models, instrumentation, and guardrails that move KPIs.

Defect reduction and yield
Human-in-the-loop workflows
Data foundation and governance

Proof, not promises

Avian Flu Deterrence Drones

Designed and operationalized a drone-based wildlife deterrence program to protect poultry operations during outbreaks.

Reduced contamination risk across multi-site operations
Field deployment playbooks and training

Life Science Robot Arm Lab Automation

Implemented robotic workcells for sample handling and assay prep; increased throughput while improving traceability.

Cycle time cut by 35–50%
Validated processes and SOPs for regulated environments

Custom LiDAR Mapping Robot

Engineered a terrain-capable platform with high-fidelity mapping for facilities and outdoor environments.

Safety and teleop-first design
Data pipeline from edge to cloud

Commercial Laundry Sorting Automation

Designed vision + robotic sorting for high-mix textiles, unlocking labor savings and consistent quality.

Labor reallocation with measurable ROI
Modular, service-friendly architecture

Founded by Mason Hensley

Former CTO at Caris Life Sciences. Led $100M+ in capital deployment across robotics, high-performance compute, AI, and cloud. Built and scaled teams delivering mission-critical systems in regulated and industrial settings.

Lean, get-things-done attitude. We create momentum, de-risk decisions, and leave capabilities behind.

Let's discuss your first 90 days

Schedule an executive briefing to identify 2–3 automation initiatives with near-term ROI and clear governance.

Direct

mason@virginiabots.com

Areas Served

Virginia
District of Columbia
Maryland
North Carolina
West Virginia
Delaware