Pierre Merriaux
About Pierre Merriaux
Pierre Merriaux is a Manager of Perception and Autonomous Vehicle at LeddarTech, where he has worked since 2020. With over 15 years of experience in robotics and self-driving cars, he has held various roles in the field, including technical lead and software developer.
Work at LeddarTech
Pierre Merriaux has been with LeddarTech since 2018, holding various roles that contribute to the company's focus on autonomous vehicle technology. He currently serves as the Manager of Perception and Autonomous Vehicle, a position he has held since 2020. Prior to this role, he was the Autonomous Vehicle Perception Technical Lead for 10 months and worked as a Software Developer in Characterization in 3D Perception for one year. His experience at LeddarTech highlights his commitment to advancing perception systems in autonomous vehicles.
Education and Expertise
Pierre Merriaux has a robust educational background that underpins his expertise in robotics and autonomous vehicles. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Robotics and Computer Sciences from Université de Rouen Normandie, completing his studies from 2013 to 2016. He also holds a Master of Science in Electronics and Computer Embedded Engineering from Ecole nationale supérieure de sciences appliquées et de technologie (ENSSAT), obtained between 2001 and 2004. Additionally, he completed a Self-Driving Car Nano Degree at Udacity from 2016 to 2017, further enhancing his knowledge in the field.
Background
Pierre Merriaux has over 15 years of experience in research and development, particularly in robotics and self-driving cars. His career began at IFREMER as an Electronics Engineering Apprentice, followed by a role as an Electronic and Embedded Software Engineer at nke Instrumentation. He spent five years at ESIGELEC as a Robotics Embedded Systems Expert and seven years as a Research and Development Engineer. This extensive background in both electronics and embedded systems has significantly contributed to his capabilities in autonomous vehicle technology.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Pierre Merriaux has held various positions that have shaped his expertise in autonomous vehicles and perception systems. His tenure at ESIGELEC included significant roles in research and development, focusing on robotics and embedded systems. His transition to LeddarTech marked a shift towards the application of his skills in the autonomous vehicle sector, where he has been actively involved since 2018. His experience spans multiple aspects of technology development, emphasizing his comprehensive understanding of the field.