A*STAR

Robotics Software Engineer (ROS-I Embodied AI), ARTC

A*STAR
ResearchSingaporeOnsitePosted 4 weeks ago

About the role

AI summarised

Develop next-generation robotic intelligence by tightly integrating AI-driven perception, planning, and behavior with real-world robot embodiment. This role involves hands-on contribution to research and deployment across ROS 2, advanced simulation, and industrial robotic platforms for applications in advanced manufacturing.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Support applied R&D in robotic manipulation, focusing on robotics technologies for advanced manufacturing.
  • Assist in designing and conducting experiments to collect, process, and analyze experiment data.
  • Apply machine learning and deep learning techniques to improve robot control, adaptability, and decision-making in real-world scenarios.
  • Contribute to developing and testing functional prototypes and ROS-based robotics solutions for manufacturing applications.
  • Participate in the development and enhancement of ROS-Industrial capabilities for manipulation and embodied intelligence.
  • Support integration of perception tools (e.g., vision, force/torque) to enable better object handling and environmental interaction.
  • Stay updated with emerging robotics and AI methodologies, and assist in implementing state-of-the-art approaches to boost performance.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware/software engineers and researchers, to meet project milestones.

Requirements

  • Bachelor or Master degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
  • Strong foundational knowledge in robotics fundamentals (kinematics, dynamics, motion planning, and control).
  • Proficiency in programming, especially Python and/or C++.
  • Interest or exposure to robot learning concepts (e.g., Imitation Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Embodied AI).
  • Hands-on experience or strong interest in ROS/ROS2, simulation tools (e.g., Gazebo, Isaac Sim), and robotic hardware platforms.
  • Good communication skills for teamwork, documentation, and presenting ideas/findings.