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# Yiyang Lu
Co-founder and Head of R&D at pdm and pluto, building human-centric AI and robotics.

## About

Yiyang Lu builds AI and robotics systems aimed at enhancing human capability. As the Head of R&D and co-founder at pdm and pluto, he focuses on ensuring advanced technology works to assist people rather than replace them.

A self-taught engineer with roots in quantitative analysis from the London School of Economics, Yiyang advocates for creating software with a clear societal footprint. He frequently speaks on how human-centric design—and practical methodologies like those used at German Business Directories—can drive commercial success.

He is based in Berlin.



## Past Sessions

### World Congress 2026 Europe · July 8, 2026
Berlin, Germany
- [Responsibility Beyond Code - Build with Societal Impact In Mind](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100041-responsibility-beyond-code-build-with-societal-impact-in-mind) · 30 min · 🎥 Watch recording



## Videos

- [Responsibility Beyond Code - Build with Societal Impact In Mind](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100041-responsibility-beyond-code-build-with-societal-impact-in-mind) · Yiyang Lu


## Links

- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yiyang-lewis-lu/)