Karsten Knese
About Karsten Knese
Karsten Knese is a Senior Robotics Engineer currently working at Intrinsic in Mountain View, California. He has extensive experience in robotics, having held positions at various organizations including the Open Source Robotics Foundation and Bosch North America, and possesses a strong background in software development and artificial intelligence.
Work at Intrinsic
Karsten Knese has been employed at Intrinsic as a Senior Robotics Engineer since 2021. His role involves applying his extensive knowledge in robotics to develop innovative solutions. Located in Mountain View, California, he contributes to the company's mission of advancing robotics technology.
Previous Experience in Robotics Engineering
Before joining Intrinsic, Karsten Knese worked at several notable organizations. He served as a Senior Robotics Engineer at Bosch North America from 2016 to 2021. Prior to that, he was a Software Engineer at the Open Source Robotics Foundation for five years, from 2016 to 2021. His earlier roles include a Software Engineer position at Aldebaran - Softbank Group and a Robotic Engineer role at EOS Innovation.
Educational Background
Karsten Knese holds multiple advanced degrees in engineering. He earned a Master's degree in Robotics, Cognition, and Intelligence from the Technical University of Munich from 2011 to 2013. He also completed a Master's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at KAIST in 2013. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Applied Computer Science from Berufsakademie Karlsruhe from 2007 to 2010.
Expertise in Robotics and Software Development
Karsten Knese possesses a broad range of expertise that spans low-level sensor and actuator control to high-level artificial intelligence and machine learning implementations. He has a strong passion for clean code development, which is a fundamental aspect of his engineering approach. His experience includes integrating scientific approaches into product solutions, particularly in robotics and computer vision.
Research and Development Experience
Karsten Knese has a background in research and development, having worked as a Research Assistant at CoTeSys Central Robotics Laboratory in Munich and at KAIST in Korea. His early career included an internship at Pal Robotics in Barcelona, where he gained practical experience in the field. His work has contributed to advancements in robotics technology.