Katy Powers

Senior Staff Roboticist @ Boston Dynamics

Country

United States

City

Greater Boston

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

C++, Python, JavaScript, Java, Robotics, ROS, Matlab, Mathematica, Software Development, Machine Learning, Sensor Fusion, Programming

Experience

Senior Staff Roboticist

Boston Dynamics

2023-9 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

Stretch!

Localization and Mapping Lead

6 River Systems, Part of Ocado Group

2021-2 - 2023-5 · 2 yrs 4 mos

- Led team of 3 engineers to improve robot localization and mapping, including enabling multi-floor capabilities - Led efforts to improve navigation and performance in narrow aisles

Senior Software Engineer

6 River Systems, Part of Ocado Group

2017-9 - 2021-2 · 3 yrs 6 mos

- Designed and implemented solution for Chuck to dock to automatic chargers - Worked across the stack to implement robot behavior tree and navigation solutions

Software Engineer

Rethink Robotics

2015-10 - 2017-5 · 1 yr 8 mos

Backend development of Rethink's Intera platform for executing user defined behavior trees. Worked with teams across the stack from UX to controls to define experience and API for robot motion.

Robotics Software Engineer

b Inc.

2014-2 - 2015-8 · 1 yr 7 mos

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Developed software for for QC Bot, an autonomous navigation platform for hospital logistics. Manage engineering support and bug tracking for robots deployed at customer sites.