Yisheng Li
About Yisheng Li
Yisheng Li is an Automated Driving Engineer at Ford Motor Company in Nanjing, China, where he has worked since 2021. He has previous experience at Tesla and FIRST, and he holds an undergraduate degree in mechatronics engineering from Ontario Tech University.
Work at Ford Motor Company
Yisheng Li has been employed at Ford Motor Company as an Automated Driving Engineer since 2021. In this role, he has contributed to the development and deployment of advanced driving technologies in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. His responsibilities include collaborating with teams from the US headquarters to implement Driver Assistance Technology (DAT) solutions tailored for local vehicles. Additionally, he has worked with the Dearborn team to create and deploy an L3 Highway Pilot simulation toolchain, enhancing the capabilities of Ford's automated driving systems.
Previous Experience at Tesla
Before joining Ford, Yisheng Li interned at Tesla as a Technical Training intern for two months in 2021. This experience took place in Pudong, Shanghai, China. During his internship, he gained insights into the technical training processes within the automotive industry, contributing to his understanding of advanced vehicle technologies.
Technical Advisory Role at FIRST
Yisheng Li served as a Technical Advisor for FIRST China in 2018 for five months in Beijing City, China. In this position, he provided technical guidance and support, which contributed to the organization's initiatives in promoting engineering and robotics education. His role involved collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the technical capabilities of FIRST programs in China.
Education in Mechatronics Engineering
Yisheng Li studied Mechatronics Engineering at Ontario Tech University, where he completed his undergraduate degree from 2018 to 2023. His education provided him with a solid foundation in the principles of mechanical, electronic, and software engineering, equipping him with the skills necessary for a career in automated driving technologies.
Technical Skills and Contributions
In his current role, Yisheng Li has designed customized highway scenarios with features such as ramps and curves for both global and local highway maps. He has also modified the CARLA Highway Pilot Interface to integrate perception results from local sensor suppliers, ensuring functional safety validation. His work involves collecting and analyzing test sensor data, including LiDAR, Radar, and Cameras, utilizing ROS2 in an Ubuntu environment.