Senior Research Engineer AI/ML – Manipulation

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 Investor Relations Lead to join our team based in London, UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead research initiatives in manipulation within the AI/ML team, setting research directions and priorities aligned with project goals.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior researchers and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to translate research findings into practical solutions and product features.
• Stay updated with the latest research trends and breakthroughs in AI/ML, manipulation, perception, and robotics, incorporating relevant advancements into project strategies.
• Drive intellectual property (IP) generation through patent applications, technology disclosures, and other means to protect and monetize innovative ideas.
• Represent the company in academic and industry forums, presenting research findings, participating in panel discussions, and building partnerships.
• Contribute to the development of grant proposals and funding applications to secure external research grants and sponsorships.

Expertise

• Ph.D. or equivalent experience in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or related field, with a focus on manipulation, robotics, or AI/ML.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge in areas such as reinforcement learning, motion planning, and perception, with a specific emphasis on manipulation tasks.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or MATLAB, as well as experience with relevant libraries and frameworks for AI/ML development.
• Experience in conducting independent research and publishing in top-tier conferences and journals in AI/ML, manipulation, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to formulate and tackle research problems in manipulation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Creativity, curiosity, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of AI/ML research to solve real-world problems in robotics, particularly in manipulation tasks. Knowledge of Open-Knowledge Models for Robotics is desirable.
• Knowledge of Vision-Language Action (VLA) networks and Language Models (LLM) for enhancing robot perception and interaction capabilities.

Benefits

• High competitive salary.
• 28 calendar days of vacation per year.
• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work on the latest technologies in AI, Robotics, EdTech, MedTech and others.
• Startup model, offering a dynamic and innovative work environment.

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