Head of AI

Humanoid is the first AI and robotics company in the UK, creating the world’s most advanced, reliable, commercially scalable, and safe humanoid robots. Our first humanoid robot HMND 01 is a next-gen labour automation unit, providing highly efficient services across various use cases, starting with industrial applications.


We are looking for Head of AI to join our team based in London, UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead the adoption and integration of cutting-edge AI/ML and robotics innovations to enhance humanoid robot capabilities, ensuring we stay ahead of the technology curve.
• Deliver true autonomy for humanoid robots by orchestrating seamless integration of advanced reasoning, navigation, and perception technologies across teams.
• Spearhead strategic partnerships with leading robotics firms and top-tier universities to advance our research, technology, and product development in humanoid robotics.
• Shape and drive the long-term vision for fully autonomous, self-aware humanoid robots, ensuring they meet the evolving demands of real-world applications.
• Design and streamline the information flow and infrastructure to facilitate collaboration and integration across interdisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal performance of our robotic systems.

Expertise

• MS or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, AI, or a related field, with a focus on autonomous systems and humanoid robotics.
• Proven leadership experience, managing AI and robotics teams, driving the delivery of complex robotic autonomy projects from conception through execution.
• Track record of leading and executing AI and robotics initiatives, with a portfolio of influential publications, patents, and successful projects that demonstrate expertise in robotic autonomy and intelligence.
• Expertise in Robotic Autonomy and experience with VLA/VLM/LLM/RT-X or equivalent solutions for dynamic Robotic World Modeling and advanced decision-making systems for humanoid robots.
• Hands-on experience with Python, cloud platforms, databases, and ML frameworks, with a proven ability to integrate and implement AI-driven solutions into humanoid robots.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cutting-edge research efforts and translate them into practical, deployable AI solutions for humanoid robotics, both in simulated and real-world environments.
• Strong leadership in team and cross-functional collaboration, driving the integration of AI, robotics, and engineering teams towards delivering high-impact autonomous robot systems.
• Solid background in computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, system design, deep learning, and probability theory, applied to real-world robotics challenges.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Robotics Navigation, Perception, and Reasoning, with the ability to strategically guide teams in advancing humanoid robot capabilities to industry-leading standards.

Benefits

• High competitive salary + stock options.
• 23 working days of vacation per year.
• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work on the latest technologies in AI, Robotics, Blockchain and others.
• Startup model, offering a dynamic and innovative work environment.

How to Apply

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