Robert Watkins
Senior Autonomy Engineer @Aidrivers Ltd
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Autonomy Engineer @Aidrivers Ltd
London, GB
Drive by Wire & Sensing Division for Truck & small platforms,(Mechanical, Electrical & Control & Sensors).Successfully deployed multiple diesel and electric vehicles conversions to market within ISO 26262 & IEC 61508.Lead and developed Turnkey electric vehicle design.Design, integrate and commission universal safe drive by wire control systems.Design, integrate and commission autonomy perception sensor systems.Design, integrate and commission autonomy INS sensor systems.Assisted-Developed Navigation algorithms andDesign architect for Perception Traffic rules & Prediction algorithms.
EDUCATION
Stellenbosch University
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
Reddam House Constantia
Matric, School
SKILLS
ABOUT ROBERT WATKINS
Self Driven Autonomy engineer with a vision for a sustainable future. A future where we achieve a closed-loop green society through autonomy.As a child I was awestruck when I opened the dc motor of my RC-car, to find that it was filled with primarily copper coils, my journey of learning had only just begun, only now the RC cars I play with are a little bigger and my vision ever slightly closer.My passion and expertise are in designing and executing turnkey solutions using autonomy for the process, automotive and maritime industries. I specialise in working with multidisciplinary teams, creating a shared vision and individual responsibility to collaboratively achieve project milestones. I have Proficiency in designing fail-safe complex real-time control algorithms and implementing them in C++ and PLCs (ISO26262, SOTIF, UL4600, IEC 61508). I have Proficiency in designing, building, and commissioning electrical & mechanical systems and ensuring the relevant industrial safety standards are adhered to.I focus on listening and learning new approaches to solutions, including AI and machine learning in real-time diagnostics and adaptive control systems.Born In Cape Town, South Africa, graduated in Mechatronic Engineering from Stellenbosch University. Throughout my education, I was apprised of how to balance studies with sports and social. Leveraging my experience from delivering successful projects in the solar, water, maritime, and autonomous mobility industries I am determined to create that balance between technology and the natural environment.Nature has perfected its processes & mechanisms over of years to create efficient, no-waste systems. I believe with automation and AI we can deliver efficient simple designs which will enable us to truly achieve net zero and a more prosperous future for us all. If you share my vision then let\'s discuss the world of tomorrow.
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