Aaron Prather is the Director, Robotics & Autonomous Systems Programs at ASTM International. He has developed and deployed robotics and autonomous systems into numerous operations across the global in his previous role with FedEx. Additionally, Aaron has participated in standards development at both A3 (formerly RIA) and UL. Aaron is passionate about working with workforce development programs and building up the 21st workforce in Manufacturing, Logistics, Robotics, and Automation. He holds a BS in Geographic Information Systems from the University of Memphis and an MBA from Christian Brothers University.

Nora Nimmerichter is a Manager in ASTM International’s Technical Committee Operations. In that capacity, Nora manages six ASTM Committees made up of volunteer member-experts from numerous industry sectors, including Electrical Conductors, Textiles, Asset Management, Vacuum Cleaners, Robotics, Automation, and Autonomous Systems, and Exoskeletons. Nora assists members as they develop ASTM standards for use globally to improve product quality, enhance safety, facilitate market access and trade, and build consumer confidence.  She serves on the ASTM Exo Technology Center of Excellence team to coordinate efforts of staff, technical committees, partners, and research projects.
 

Prior to ASTM International, she was a Project Manager for seven years with an environmental consulting firm and a member of Committee E50 on Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action. Nora holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology from West Chester University.