Jean Francois Dupuis
About Jean Francois Dupuis
Jean Francois Dupuis is a Staff Robotics Engineer with extensive experience in robotics and mechatronic systems. He has worked at notable organizations including Intrinsic, The Moonshot Factory, and Google, and holds a PhD in Mechatronics from Danmarks Tekniske Universitet.
Work at Intrinsic
Jean Francois Dupuis has been employed as a Staff Robotics Engineer at Intrinsic since 2021. His role involves applying advanced robotics principles to develop innovative solutions within the company. Intrinsic focuses on creating software that enables robots to operate more autonomously and efficiently.
Previous Experience at X: The Moonshot Factory
Before joining Intrinsic, Dupuis worked at X: The Moonshot Factory as a Staff Robotics Engineer from 2016 to 2021. During his five years in Mountain View, California, he contributed to various projects aimed at pushing the boundaries of robotics technology.
Career at Google
Dupuis served as a Senior Robotics Engineer at Google from 2013 to 2016. His responsibilities included developing robotic systems and enhancing their capabilities in the San Francisco Bay Area. This position allowed him to work on cutting-edge technology in a leading tech environment.
Education and Expertise
Jean Francois Dupuis holds a PhD in Mechatronics from Danmarks Tekniske Universitet, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. He also earned a B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering and an M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Université Laval. His education provided a strong foundation in kinematic and dynamic analysis, control system design, and optimal path and trajectory planning.
Teaching and Academic Roles
Dupuis has experience in academia, having worked as a Teaching Assistant at Laval University from 2004 to 2006. He also served as an External Lecturer at Danmarks Tekniske Universitet for five months in 2010. These roles allowed him to share his knowledge and expertise in robotics and engineering with students.