Michael Hutchinson
About Michael Hutchinson
Michael Hutchinson is a Senior Robotics Engineer at SAGA ROBOTICS // THORVALD, specializing in navigation, localization, and optimization techniques for robotics applications. He has a strong academic background in Aeronautical Engineering and Autonomous Vehicles from Loughborough University, along with extensive experience in autonomous robotics projects.
Work at Saga Robotics
Michael Hutchinson has been employed at Saga Robotics // Thorvald since 2020, serving as a Senior Robotics Engineer. In this role, he focuses on navigation, localization, and optimization techniques for various robotics applications. His work contributes to the advancement of autonomous robotics, particularly in the development of unmanned ground and aerial vehicles.
Education and Expertise
Michael Hutchinson holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Autonomous Vehicles from Loughborough University, which he completed from 2015 to 2018. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the same institution, studying from 2011 to 2015. His educational background is complemented by A levels achieved at Tuxford Sixth Form from 2009 to 2011.
Background in Research
Prior to his current position, Michael Hutchinson worked at Loughborough University as a PhD Researcher in Autonomous Vehicles from 2015 to 2019. He also served as a Research Associate from 2017 to 2019. His research experience has provided him with a strong foundation in Control Engineering and advanced sensor setups, including RTK GNSS, Lidar, and IMU.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Michael Hutchinson possesses proficiency in several programming languages and tools essential for robotics engineering. His skill set includes Python, ROS, C++, git/GitHub, and Matlab. This technical expertise supports his work in developing autonomous robotics projects and optimizing their performance.
Previous Role at Saga Robotics
Before becoming a Senior Robotics Engineer, Michael Hutchinson worked at Saga Robotics // Thorvald as a Robotics Engineer from 2019 to 2020. In this role, he contributed to various projects that focused on the deployment and functionality of robotic systems.