Lucas Hill
About Lucas Hill
Lucas Hill is a Robotics Engineer with extensive experience in programming and control systems design. He has contributed to research projects at the CoRIS Institute and currently works at Near Earth Autonomy while also serving as a Graduate Research Assistant at Oregon State University.
Work at Near Earth Autonomy
Lucas Hill has been employed as a Robotics Engineer at Near Earth Autonomy since 2018. His role involves developing advanced robotics systems aimed at enhancing autonomous operations. The company focuses on creating technologies that enable safe and efficient navigation for aerial and ground vehicles. Hill's contributions are integral to the company's mission of advancing autonomy in various applications.
Education and Expertise
Lucas Hill studied at Oregon State University, where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Robotics and Philosophy from 2013 to 2018. His education provided him with a strong foundation in Control Systems Design and SolidWorks. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, which he completed from 2009 to 2013. His academic background supports his extensive programming skills in LabVIEW, ROS, Python, and C/C++.
Background in Research and Internships
Lucas Hill has a diverse background in research and internships. He contributed to research projects at the CoRIS Institute at Oregon State University. His internship experiences include positions at Autodesk as a Manufacturing Product Design Intern in 2010, Barrett Technology, Inc. as a Software Engineer Intern in 2012, and Intel Corporation as an Ads Intern in 2016. He also worked as a Research Assistant at the Naval Research Laboratory in 2017 and as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Olin College of Engineering in 2011.
Technical Skills and Programming Languages
Lucas Hill possesses strong technical skills, particularly in LabVIEW, which is a system-design platform and development environment. He has extensive experience with the Robot Operating System (ROS), Python, and C/C++ programming languages. These skills are essential for developing and implementing robotics solutions, contributing to his effectiveness as a Robotics Engineer.