Robert Reid

Robert Reid has a diverse work experience in the field of robotics and engineering. Robert is currently working as a Principal Autonomy Engineer at SafeAI, Inc. since October 2021. Additionally, they hold the position of an Adjunct Associate Professor at The University of Western Australia.

Previously, Robert worked as a Principal Robotics Engineer at Woodside Energy from 2018 to 2021, where they focused on developing innovative robotics solutions. Robert also served as an Adjunct Associate Professor at Curtin University during the same period.

Prior to that, Robert gained valuable experience as a Robotics Engineer at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory from 2013 to 2017. Their work involved developing autonomous navigation algorithms and rover prototypes to explore extreme terrains, as well as testing systems for mobility on asteroids and comets.

Before joining NASA, Robert worked as a Robotics Engineer and R&D Postgraduate Researcher at University of Western Australia, specializing in robotic mapping and simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) for large teams of robots.

In addition, Robert has worked as an Engineering & IT Consultant, providing consulting services for 13 years on a part-time basis, including full-time contracts. Robert also held positions as a Robotics Engineer at GRASP Lab, University of Pennsylvania and Team WAMbot in MAGIC 2010 Challenge.

Furthermore, Robert has experience as a Lecturer in Electrical Engineering at Murdoch University in 2007.

Overall, Robert Reid's work experience showcases their expertise in robotics, autonomous navigation, and mapping, gained through their positions at various organizations and their contributions to research and engineering projects.

Robert Reid completed their education in a chronological manner. Robert obtained a Bachelor of Engineering with Honors in Robotics (Mechatronics) from Curtin University, where they studied from 1998 until 2002. Following that, they pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Robotics at The University of Western Australia from 2008 to 2013.