Emmanuel Alao
About Emmanuel Alao
Emmanuel Alao is a Control and Robotics Engineer at Inria in Sophia Antipolis, France, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Master's degree in Control and Robotics from Ecole centrale de Nantes and has experience in integrating Deep Learning algorithms into robotic platforms.
Work at Inria
Emmanuel Alao has been employed at Inria as a Control and Robotics Engineer since 2021. His role is based in Sophia Antipolis, France, where he has contributed to various projects over the past three years. Alao's responsibilities include collaborating with external partners to integrate Deep Learning algorithms into robotic platforms, enhancing the capabilities of these systems.
Education and Expertise
Emmanuel Alao holds a Master's degree in Control and Robotics from Ecole Centrale de Nantes, where he studied from 2018 to 2020. His academic background also includes a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from the Federal University of Technology Minna, completed from 2011 to 2016. Alao specializes in the calibration of advanced sensors, including 360° cameras, IMU, and LiDAR, which are essential for robotics applications.
Background
Before his current position at Inria, Emmanuel Alao completed a five-month internship at Inria in 2020. He also worked as a Master's Student in Control and Robotics Engineering at Ecole Centrale de Nantes from 2018 to 2020. Earlier in his career, he served as a Computer Hardware Engineering Technician at Dataflow Computers in Nigeria from 2012 to 2013.
Achievements in Robotics
Emmanuel Alao has developed a navigation strategy aimed at assisting visually impaired individuals. This initiative reflects his commitment to applying robotics technology for social good and improving accessibility through innovative solutions.