Xiao L.
About Xiao L.
Xiao L. is a Software Engineer currently working at Nuro in Mountain View, California, where he contributes to robotic delivery services. He has an extensive academic background, including a PhD from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and experience in various engineering roles across multiple companies.
Work at Nuro
Xiao L. has been employed at Nuro as a Software Engineer since 2021. In this role, he contributes to the development of robotic delivery services, focusing on building intelligent robots. His work is pivotal in shaping the future of automated delivery systems, which are designed to enhance efficiency and safety in logistics.
Education and Expertise
Xiao L. holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 2013 to 2019. He also earned a Master of Science in Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University between 2011 and 2013. His undergraduate education was completed at Beihang University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, he has completed Nanodegrees in Deep Reinforcement Learning and Sensor Fusion from Udacity.
Background
Xiao L. began his academic journey at Peking Academy (Beijing Huiwen Middle School) from 2004 to 2007. His professional experience includes various roles in engineering and research. He worked as a Process Engineer Intern at Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. in 2011 and served as an Undergraduate Researcher at Beihang University during the same year. He has also held positions as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Surgical Mechatronics Laboratory and the Control Systems Laboratory.
Previous Employment
Before joining Nuro, Xiao L. worked at AutoX.ai as a Software Engineer from 2019 to 2021 and also served as a Hiring Manager (controls) for a brief period in 2021. His experience includes an internship at Intuitive Surgical as a Robotic Systems and Control Intern in 2017. Additionally, he was a Research Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 2013 to 2019, focusing on healthcare engineering systems.
Research and Development Experience
Xiao L.'s research experience spans several laboratories and institutions. He worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at both the Surgical Mechatronics Laboratory and the Control Systems Laboratory, contributing to projects in robotics and control systems. His academic and professional background equips him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and innovative technologies.