About Ainstein
Ainstein creates advanced radar sensors that enable intelligent driving, flying, working, and living. We provide innovative, high-performance, and autonomous radar sensors in the Aerospace, Specialty Vehicle, and Internet of Things (IoT) industries, and help customers adapt and deploy our solutions to achieve their potential. Based in Lawrence, Kansas, with backing from major investors like Doosan Bobcat, we’ve learned to leverage our expertise and our global network of Integrators, Distributors, Investors, and multitudinal Partners, to overcome traditional radar-industry constraints such as cost, weight, and performance issues.
Accessible, Scalable & Reliable Radar Solutions
Our engineering team is committed to researching and developing a full spectrum portfolio (24GHz, 60GHZ, 76-81GHz) of hardware and software radar products for our customers, and delivering affordable, scalable, and reliable solutions for autonomous drones, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), specialty vehicles and industrial sensing – uniquely incorporating millimeter wave (mmWave) radar, sensor fusion, and artificial intelligence (AI). With unmatched precision in unpredictable environments, weather conditions, and surfaces, Ainstein’s radars enable hundreds of customers (from Fortune 500 to mid-size and start-ups) across five continents to build smarter and safer commercial products. Our core team of experts holds a combined experience of 100+ years working in radar, with projects funded by NASA, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), and the European Space Agency.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Dr. Zongbo Wang
Founder & CEO
Dr. Zongbo Wang, PhD, is the Founder and CEO of Ainstein AI Inc., a global leader in radar sensing and intelligent perception systems for automotive, aerospace, and sports technologies. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering and has authored over 20 patents in radar and autonomous sensing, making him one of the world’s leading experts in radar technology.
Before founding Ainstein, Dr. Wang conducted research in advanced radar signal processing and autonomous navigation at the University of Kansas, publishing multiple papers in leading IEEE journals and conferences. Under his leadership, Ainstein has grown into an international supplier driving the adoption of radar-based intelligence in vehicles and machines worldwide. His passion lies in making radar technology accessible and scalable for all.
Maggie Williams
Chief Strategy Officer
Maggie Williams serves as Chief Strategy Officer at Ainstein, where she leads global strategy, partnerships, and growth initiatives across aerospace, automotive, and professional sports market verticals. With over $250M in direct sales revenue, she brings a strong track record of building strategic alliances, expanding international distribution networks, and guiding cross-functional teams from concept through commercialization.
At Ainstein, Maggie plays a key role in shaping product roadmap alignment with market demand, strengthening OEM relationships, and accelerating adoption of advanced radar solutions. Her leadership bridges technical innovation with market execution, ensuring scalable growth and long term customer success. Maggie is passionate about advancing radar-enabled autonomy and positioning Ainstein at the forefront of next-generation sensing technology.
Cheng Gao
Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Cheng Gao, PhD, is Ainstein’s Chief Operating Officer and a technology and operations executive with extensive international experience spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. With a background in computer science and leadership across engineering, sales, and operations, she specializes in integrating and scaling technology, operations and innovation into profitable and sustainable growth.
At Ainstein, Cheng leads the Operations team and drives cross-functional alignment across departments. She partners closely with executive leadership and the Board to optimize operational performance while cultivating scalable growth opportunities for both employees and external stakeholders. With a background in engineering and computer science, she bridges technical and business functions—ensuring effective collaboration among engineers, supporting teams, and strategic partners throughout the product development and production lifecycle.
Joel Honeyman
Board Member
VP of Global Innovation at Doosan Bobcat
Joel Honeyman is a seasoned executive and innovation leader in the construction and compact equipment industry, currently serving as Vice President of Global Innovation at Bobcat Company, a role he has held since 2015. With more than 25 years at Bobcat, Honeyman’s career has included leadership positions spanning sales, dealer training, and strategic innovation, giving him deep insight into customer needs and industry dynamics.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s degree in agricultural economics from North Dakota State University, and he actively contributes to industry and academic organizations, including serving on the board of the North Dakota State University Development Foundation and, as of 2025, on the Board of Directors for Grand Farm, where he helps shape the future of agricultural technology and collaboration. Honeyman regularly speaks at industry events and champions the development of smarter, more sustainable equipment solutions that empower operators to accomplish more with advanced performance and reduced environmental impact.
Brian McClendon
Board Member
CTO Niantic Spatial Inc., Venture Partner, Google Earth Founder
Brian McClendon is a technology leader with nearly four decades of experience in geospatial, mapping, and augmented reality technologies. He co-founded Keyhole, Inc., whose geospatial data visualization platform was acquired by Google in 2004 and became the basis for Google Earth. At Google he served as Vice President of Engineering for the Geo division, leading teams that built and scaled products including Google Maps, Street View, Google Earth, and associated APIs and platforms used by billions globally. After over a decade at Google, McClendon joined Uber as VP of Maps, focusing on mapping, machine learning, and autonomous systems.
He later became Senior Vice President of Engineering at Niantic, Inc., and in 2025 was appointed Chief Technology Officer of Niantic Spatial, Inc., steering development of large-scale geospatial AI models and next-generation mapping platforms. McClendon also serves as a research professor at the University of Kansas, acts as a venture partner and advisor to tech startups, and maintains strong ties to his alma mater and the Lawrence community through teaching, scholarships, and community engagement.
Fast Facts
- Trusted industry leader since 2015
- Core team’s expertise totals 100+ years in radar
- Deployed in 40+ countries
- 23,000+ sensors sold worldwide
- Distributed supply chain
Strong IP & patent portfolio with 30+ patents pending/approved in radar architecture, signal processing, and antenna - Accelerated GTM Strategy: Average 2-3 year reduction in timelines
Mission
We strive to make high-quality radar sensors an accessible and scalable solution for all.
VISION
“To enable happiness through technology innovations.”
-Zongbo Wang, CEO & Founder of Ainstein
VALUES
- Innovation
- Meaningful Impact
- Accountability
- Integrity
- Adaptability
- Partnerships
How Ainstein Differs From Competitors
All-Weather Radar Accuracy
The only provider offering a full radar detection system portfolio
Reduced packaging
Our Expertise
Accelerated GTM Strategy
Radar System Design
Embedded Software
Radar Signal Processing Software
Radar RF Module Design
Application/Function & Product Development
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Engineering
| UAS Test Engineer & Customer Support | Full-Time | Lawrence, Kansas (On-Site) |
Operations
| Director of Operations | Full-Time | Lawrence, Kansas (On-Site) |
| HR Manager | Full-Time | Lawrence, Kansas (On-Site) |
| Administrative & Fulfillment Coordinator | Full-Time | Lawrence, Kansas (On-Site) |
| Inventory Management & Procurement Specialist | Full-Time | Lawrence, Kansas (On-Site) |
Business Development
Sports
| Manager of Channel Growth & Strategic Sales | Full-Time | Lawrence, Kansas (On-Site/Hybrid) |
Success Stories
“We at Jetpack Aviation are very excited to implement Ainstein’s radar altimeter technology in our Jetpacks because there is no other technology out there that will give us such an accurate and responsive measurement no matter what surface we are flying over. Our main goal is to keep our JetPack as light and compact as possible and Ainstein’s radar altimeter fits perfectly with our vision.”
Boris Jarry
Operations Manager, JetPack Aviation, Inc.
“Many people will use a laser or LiDAR range finder. Great over land but once we hit the water, the numbers went all over the place. We looked at other LiDAR range finders and different powers. We also looked at sonar, but unfortunately sonar’s got a very short range… We found Ainstein. It just plain works.”
Ian Fairweather
CEO of Fairweather IT
“I’ve been very satisfied with Ainstein’s radar products. Ainstein is the only drone radar provider on the market with high performance and low price in a single package. I don’t see any other manufacturers with the same capabilities and value.”
Hideki Shibata
UAS Chief Engineer, YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A.