Cathy Zhou
About Cathy Zhou
Cathy Zhou is a Robotics Engineer with extensive experience in calibrating autonomous vehicles and optimizing traffic camera systems. She has worked at various prestigious organizations, including SpaceX and MIT, and currently contributes to Daedalus in San Francisco.
Work at Daedalus
Cathy Zhou has been employed at Daedalus as a Robotics Engineer since 2020. In this role, she focuses on the integration of various technologies to enhance the functionality of autonomous systems. Her work involves calibrating autonomous vehicles and improving their operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Cathy Zhou earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Product Development with a focus on Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 2011 to 2015. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles, which she applies in her work as a robotics engineer.
Background
Cathy Zhou has a diverse professional background in robotics and engineering. She has held various positions, including Researcher at Universidad de Guanajuato, Avionics Build Engineer at SpaceX, and Test Engineer at Cruise Automation. Her experiences span multiple companies and roles, contributing to her expertise in the field.
Achievements in Robotics Engineering
Cathy Zhou has calibrated over 100 autonomous cars by integrating radar, camera, Lidar, IMUs, and wheel encoders. She developed a robotic checkerboard translator to enhance traffic camera calibration, optimizing both time and cost. Additionally, she designed an IMU holder specifically for calibration processes involving motors.
Previous Work Experience
Cathy Zhou has held several positions prior to her current role at Daedalus. She worked as a Robotics Operator at Osaro, Inc. for one year, and as an Undergraduate Researcher at MIT Media Lab for six months. Her previous roles also include positions at Bose Corporation and Cruise Automation, where she gained valuable experience in engineering and robotics.