Youngwoo Sim

Youngwoo Sim is a highly skilled professional with a diverse background in robotics and engineering. The current position is as a Research Scientist at Meta's Reality Labs, following a tenure as a PhD candidate at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering. Previously, Youngwoo Sim contributed to the creation of system-level metrics and design methods for humanoids during time as a PhD at Robodesign Lab. Earlier experiences include internships focused on biomimetic technology, rehabilitation devices, and autonomous driving solutions at institutions such as Korea University of Technology and Education, Biorobotics Lab at SNU, and NAVER LABS Corp. Additionally, a role as a Hardware Engineer at Skild AI further underscores expertise in hardware development within the tech sector. Education includes a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Seoul National University and ongoing doctoral studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.