A*STAR

Senior Research Scientist (ROS-I Embodied AI), ARTC

A*STAR
ResearchSingaporeOnsitePosted 4 weeks ago

About the role

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Pioneer advanced research at the intersection of machine learning, simulation, and physical robotic systems. Lead efforts in developing novel AI-driven robotic capabilities, including multimodal perception, dexterous manipulation, reinforcement learning, motion generation, and simulation-to-real transfer to translate cutting-edge research into production-ready robotic intelligence.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Pioneer and lead research or translation of research into industrial robotics applications, focusing on AI for robotics.
  • Develop novel algorithms and models for manipulation, navigation, and adaptive autonomy in complex manufacturing environments.
  • Build and refine high-fidelity simulation environments using simulators like Isaac Sim, Gazebo, or custom simulators.
  • Apply machine learning and deep learning techniques to improve robot control, adaptability, and decision-making in real-world scenarios.
  • Architect and collaborate with engineers to develop proof-of-concept software solutions and demonstrators using C++ and Python and libraries such as ROS.
  • Support integration of perception tools (e.g., vision, force/torque) to enable better object handling and environmental interaction.
  • Drive application-oriented robotic research towards industrial automation.
  • Publish research findings in top-tier robotics/AI venues and develop technical documentation.

Requirements

  • PhD degree in Robotics Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
  • 3-5 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Strong proficiency in C++ and Python.
  • Expertise with ROS and its ecosystem (ROS/ROS2).
  • Expertise in AI/ML model development, including reinforcement learning or imitation learning.
  • Demonstrated ability to pioneer research or translate findings into practical software prototypes.