Mark Petersen

Mark Petersen is a highly skilled Staff Software Engineer at Boston Dynamics, with a robust background in robotics and mechanical engineering. Previous experience includes serving as a Graduate Research Assistant at the MIT CSAIL, where contributions involved developing algorithms for collision-free motion planning and studying manipulative object handling, alongside a Robotics Engineer Intern role at Dexai Robotics that focused on enhancing motion planning pipelines. Additionally, Mark gained experience at Harvard University's Agile Robotics Lab, where research revolved around bipedal locomotion control algorithms, and held internships focusing on design and research in various robotic applications. Mark's academic credentials include a PhD and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Harvard University, as well as a BS in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University.