Jim Robinson
About Jim Robinson
Jim Robinson is a Robotics Research Engineer at Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited, with extensive experience in robotics and data science. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics from Carleton University and has previously worked at Raven Telemetry Inc., Enclosures Direct Inc., and Carleton University.
Company
Jim Robinson is currently employed at Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited, based in the Ottawa, Canada Area. He has been serving as a Robotics Research Engineer since 2019. Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited focuses on providing secure products and services, where Jim's expertise in robotics significantly contributes to the company's advanced technological endeavors.
Title
As a Robotics Research Engineer, Jim Robinson specializes in the design, analysis, and application of robotic systems. His current role involves working on robotic manipulators, focusing on kinematics, dynamics, and motion planning to develop tools for unique applications.
Past Work Experience
Before joining Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited, Jim Robinson held several key positions in various organizations within the Ottawa, Canada Area. From 2015 to 2019, he worked as a Senior Data Scientist at Raven Telemetry Inc., and from 2013 to 2015, he served as an Industrial Robot Research Scientist at Enclosures Direct Inc. Additionally, he has experience as a Teaching/Research Assistant at Carleton University from 2005 to 2012, and as a Junior Research Officer at National Research Council Canada in 2005. His early career also includes working on a Fourth Year Capstone Design Project at Carleton University from 2004 to 2005 and a stint as a Co-op Student at National Research Council Canada from 2003 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Jim Robinson undertook extensive education at Carleton University. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering with High Distinction from 2000 to 2005. He further pursued a Master of Applied Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, specializing in Robotics, from 2005 to 2007. Subsequently, he obtained a Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics from 2008 to 2012. His advanced expertise lies in designing and analyzing robotic manipulators, with a focus on kinematics, dynamics, trajectory and motion planning, and tool design.
Skills and Competencies
Jim Robinson exhibits a high proficiency in troubleshooting and analyzing complex problems efficiently, enhancing research methods and outcomes. His abilities extend to leadership and mentoring, fostering team development and collaboration in research and development projects. These skills have been integral to his roles in academia and industry, contributing to his overall professional growth and expertise in robotics and data science.