Akshay Pai Raikar

Akshay Pai Raikar is an experienced Autonomy Software Engineer 2 at Torc Robotics, specializing in behavior planning and controls for L4 ADAS systems. With a progressive career in the automotive and robotics fields, Akshay has previously contributed to perception software for Arriver, collaborated on functional requirements at Peterbilt Motors Company, and developed vehicle software for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles at Kenworth Truck Co. Early experiences include research engineering roles at the Autonomous Flight Systems Laboratory and Airbus, as well as internships in ADAS perception. Akshay holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington and dual degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Chemistry from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani.