Chao Qu

Chao Qu is a Sr. Software Engineer specializing in Pose and Autonomy at Rivian since February 2024, focusing on visual SLAM, 3D reconstruction, and multi-sensor calibration for the Gen2 R1 platform. Prior experience includes working as an Autonomy Engineer in Computer Vision at Skydio, where improvements were made to the VIO system and maintenance of the Symforce framework. Chao Qu completed a PhD in Computer and Information Science at the University of Pennsylvania, where research centered on robotics, state estimation, and deep learning. Teaching assistance was provided for courses related to computer systems and robotics. Previous roles also include research staff in precision agriculture and positions in the automotive industry as a buyer and testing engineer. Academic qualifications include a Master of Science in Robotics and a Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering from Tongji University.