Chief Robotics Research Scientist

5 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Proactive Global Full time

About Us

We are a pioneering company at the forefront of artificial intelligence, revolutionizing the way humans and machines collaborate. Our mission is to create a future where technology enhances human life, improving productivity, efficiency, and overall well-being.

By harnessing the potential of robotics, we aim to address global challenges such as poverty, displacement, and labor shortages. Our humanoid robots will empower industries like manufacturing, construction, and logistics, ensuring a safer and more sustainable world.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cutting-edge research initiatives in manipulation within the AI/ML team, setting strategic directions and priorities aligned with project objectives.
  • Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to translate research findings into practical solutions and product features.
  • Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI/ML, manipulation, perception, and robotics, integrating relevant breakthroughs into project strategies.
  • Represent the company in academic and industry forums, presenting research findings, participating in panel discussions, and building partnerships.
  • Contribute to the development of grant proposals and funding applications to secure external research grants and sponsorships.
  • Strong theoretical and practical knowledge in areas such as reinforcement learning, motion planning, and perception, with a specific emphasis on manipulation tasks.
  • Proficiency in programming languages like Python, C++, or MATLAB, as well as experience with relevant libraries and frameworks for AI/ML development.
  • Experience in conducting independent research and publishing in top-tier conferences and journals in AI/ML, manipulation, or related fields.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to formulate and tackle research problems in manipulation.
  • Creativity, curiosity, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of AI/ML research to solve real-world problems in robotics, particularly in manipulation tasks.
  • Familiarity with Vision-Language Action (VLA) networks and Language Models (LLM) for enhancing robot perception and interaction capabilities.

What We Offer

  • A highly competitive salary: £80,000 - £110,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.
  • Flexible working hours and a dynamic work environment.
  • The opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in AI, Robotics, EdTech, MedTech, and others.


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