Nathan Brooks
About Nathan Brooks
Nathan Brooks serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at PickNik Robotics, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a PhD and M.S. in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University and has extensive experience in robotics research and development.
Work at PickNik Robotics
Nathan Brooks currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at PickNik Robotics, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this role, he worked as the Director of Engineering from 2020 to 2022 and as an Applied Robotics Scientist from 2018 to 2020. In his current role, he is involved in providing flexible research and development support for robotics projects and has contributed to the development of open-source robotics frameworks.
Education and Expertise
Nathan Brooks holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and a Master of Science (M.S.) in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University, where he studied from 2011 to 2017 and 2009 to 2011, respectively. He also completed a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at The University of Tulsa from 2005 to 2009. His expertise includes integrating state-of-the-art robotics technologies to enhance project efficiency and extensive experience with simulation platforms and field deployment logistics for unmanned vehicles.
Background in Robotics
Nathan Brooks has a diverse background in robotics, having worked at various organizations. He served as a Graduate Student at Carnegie Mellon University, focusing on team planning techniques and interaction strategies for large robot teams. His experience includes roles at NASA, where he was the Robotics Academy Operations Manager and Team Lead, and at GE Global Research as a Distributed Intelligent Systems Intern.
Research Contributions
Throughout his career, Nathan Brooks has made significant contributions to the field of robotics. He has been involved in providing research and development support at PickNik Robotics and has contributed to the development of open-source robotics frameworks. His graduate research focused on developing team planning techniques and interaction strategies for large robot teams, which are critical for advancing collaborative robotics.
Speaking Engagements
Nathan Brooks has shared his knowledge at industry events, including speaking at the Robotic Summit and Expo. His presentation focused on Unsupervised Autonomy for Outdoor Mobile Manipulation, showcasing his expertise in advanced robotics applications and technologies.