Xipeng Wang
About Xipeng Wang
Xipeng Wang is a Senior Autonomy Engineer specializing in Computer Vision at Skydio, with a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Michigan. His research focuses on integrating computer vision with sensor fusion to enhance autonomous vehicle technology.
Work at Skydio
Xipeng Wang currently serves as a Senior Autonomy Engineer specializing in Computer Vision at Skydio. He has held this position since 2022, working in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In this role, he focuses on advancing the capabilities of autonomous systems through innovative computer vision techniques.
Education and Expertise
Xipeng Wang holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science from the University of Michigan, where he studied from 2015 to 2019. He also earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Computer Engineering from the University of Michigan-Dearborn from 2013 to 2015. His undergraduate studies culminated in a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from Xi'an Jiaotong University, completed in 2013. His expertise includes computer vision, sensor fusion, and 3D reconstruction techniques.
Background
Before joining Skydio, Xipeng Wang worked in various roles that contributed to his expertise in autonomous technology. He was a Graduate Student Research Assistant and a GSRA/GSI at the University of Michigan from 2013 to 2019. He then worked as a Research Scientist at the Toyota Research Institute from 2019 to 2021, followed by a position as a Senior Research Scientist at the same institute from 2021 to 2022. He briefly served as a Senior Software Engineer at Waabi in 2022.
Research Contributions
Xipeng Wang has engaged in research that integrates computer vision with sensor fusion, significantly contributing to the advancement of autonomous vehicle technology. He has worked on the development of advanced SLAM algorithms for both autonomous vehicles and drones. His research efforts focus on enhancing the perception capabilities of autonomous systems.
Technical Blog and Insights
Xipeng Wang actively maintains a technical blog where he shares insights related to computer vision and SLAM. This platform allows him to disseminate knowledge and engage with the broader community interested in advancements in autonomous technology.