Xiaoyi (Sherry) Chen
About Xiaoyi (Sherry) Chen
Xiaoyi (Sherry) Chen is a Robotics Tech Lead at Chef Robotics and a Founder Fellow at On Deck, both based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a strong background in robotics and software engineering, she has contributed to various projects and organizations, including founding Nirva Labs, a nonprofit focused on deploying robots to combat climate change.
Work at Chef Robotics
Xiaoyi Chen currently serves as the Robotics Tech Lead at Chef Robotics, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she has been instrumental in building the core algorithm for the company's production system, contributing significantly as the fifth engineer on the software team. Her expertise in robotics and software engineering supports the company's mission to innovate in the field of robotic automation.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to her role at Chef Robotics, Xiaoyi Chen is actively involved in several other positions. She is a Founder Fellow at On Deck, a Venture Scout at Grishin Robotics, and the Founder of Nirva Labs, a nonprofit focused on deploying robots to combat climate change. These roles reflect her commitment to advancing robotics technology and its applications in various sectors.
Education and Expertise
Xiaoyi Chen holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Management with a focus on Entrepreneurship from The Wharton School. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in robotics and technology.
Professional Background
Xiaoyi Chen has a diverse professional background in robotics and technology. She has worked as a Software Engineer at Nuro, where she focused on integrating machine learning signals into vehicle decision-making processes. Her experience also includes roles at Facebook as a Data Scientist and at various startups, where she contributed to software development and research initiatives.
Research and Publications
Xiaoyi Chen has contributed to the academic community through her research in robotics. She has published work as the first author at the International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) 2021, focusing on reinforcement learning in interactive autonomous driving scenarios. Additionally, she serves as a reviewer for several journals and conferences in the field of robotics.