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Donovon Jackson is a leading researcher in robot manipulation and embodied AI, whose work centers on scaling real-world robotic learning through large, diverse datasets. His most impactful contribution is the DROID dataset, a landmark large-scale, in-the-wild robot manipulation collection that has already garnered over 100 citations within its first year. This dataset addresses a critical bottleneck in robotics: the lack of high-quality, varied data for training robust manipulation policies. By curating data from diverse environments and tasks, Jackson’s work enables more generalizable and capable robotic systems, moving beyond controlled lab settings toward practical, real-world deployment. His research has quickly become a foundational resource for the field, cited widely for its logistical and technical innovations in data collection. Jackson’s efforts are helping to democratize robot learning, providing the community with the raw material needed to develop the next generation of dexterous, adaptable robots.