Hayk Martiros
About Hayk Martiros
Hayk Martiros serves as the VP of Autonomy at Skydio and is a founder and board member of Riffusion. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Princeton University and a Master of Science from Stanford University, with extensive experience in robotics and autonomous systems.
Work at Skydio
Hayk Martiros serves as the Vice President of Autonomy at Skydio, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads a team dedicated to developing advanced drone technology for various applications, including inspection, mapping, situational awareness, and videography. His contributions have been pivotal in advancing the company's autonomous flight technology, which is recognized as state-of-the-art in the industry. Prior to his current role, he worked as Head of Autonomy from 2017 to 2021 and as an Autonomy Engineer from 2015 to 2017, gaining extensive experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Hayk Martiros holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.) from Princeton University, where he studied Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, and Computer Science from 2009 to 2013. He furthered his education with a Master of Science (MS) in Robotics from Stanford University, completing his studies from 2013 to 2015. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in robotics, visual navigation, 3D reconstruction, and real-time algorithms.
Background
Before his current roles, Hayk Martiros gained valuable experience as a Graduate Student Researcher at Stanford University from 2014 to 2015. He has worked on various robotic systems, including drones, hexapods, robot arms, milli-scale robot swarms, and self-balancing motorcycles. His diverse background in robotics has equipped him with the skills necessary to push the boundaries of autonomous technology.
Achievements
Hayk Martiros co-created Riffusion, a novel method for generating real-time audio and music using stable diffusion. His work at Skydio has significantly contributed to the development of autonomous flight technology. He has been instrumental in leading initiatives that enhance the capabilities of drones, making them suitable for complex tasks in various industries.