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Robert Lacroix

Sharpshooter · DISC type DC
VP Engineering, Artificial Intelligence at Hinge Health
📍 Longueuil, Quebec, Canada

Robert is a Vice President of R&D with extensive experience leading global teams in AI, haptics, and IoT. An alumnus of McGill University and an AWS Certified Solutions Architect, he has driven innovation at companies like Hinge Health and Immersion Corporation. Colleagues describe him as intelligent, articulate, and honest.

Robert maintains a connection to his alma mater, McGill University, and shows an interest in the space technology sector through his engagement with MDA Space. He is also actively involved in building the AI and machine learning community in Montreal through recruitment and leadership.

He directed the team that created the haptic feedback software stack that has shipped in over 1 billion mobile devices.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
VP Engineering, Artificial Intelligence
Job Level
Senior
Location
Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
Personality Overview

How Robert shows up

Fast But Analytical
Rigorous & Demanding
ROI Driven

They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others. They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success. They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms.

Priorities

Topics Robert cares about

AI in Healthcare
His current role at Hinge Health is focused on augmenting patient care and improving musculoskeletal treatment outcomes using cutting-edge AI and machine learning.
Haptic Technology
A core area of his expertise, having led R&D at Immersion Corporation and holding several patents related to haptic feedback systems and wearable devices.
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Career

Work history

10-2021
VP Engineering, Artificial Intelligence
Hinge Health
1-2020 - 10-2021
VP R&D
wrnch
2-2018 - 1-2020
VP Engineering
Directed
1-2012 - 2-2018
Vice President, Research & Development
Immersion Corporation
6-2008 - 12-2011
Vice President, Engineering | Vice President Engineering, Touch Interface Products
Immersion Corporation
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Education
1988 - 1992
Bachelor’s Degree
McGill University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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