William Martin
About William Martin
William Martin is a Technical Lead Manager of Motion Control at Nuro, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a PhD in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University and has extensive experience in designing control systems for autonomous vehicles.
Work at Nuro
William Martin has served as the Technical Lead Manager of Motion Control at Nuro since 2019. In this role, he has focused on enhancing the reliability and performance of control systems, which are essential for achieving autonomy deployment goals. His work contributes to the development of advanced robotics and autonomous vehicle technologies, aligning with Nuro's mission to innovate in the field of transportation.
Education and Expertise
William Martin holds a Bachelor's degree in Physics and Computer Science from Middlebury College, which he completed from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education at Carnegie Mellon University, where he earned both a Master of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Robotics, studying from 2012 to 2019. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in robotics, control systems, and motion control.
Background
William Martin has a diverse professional background that includes internships at notable institutions. He interned at MIT Lincoln Laboratory in 2012 and at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in 2011, where he gained experience in intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and robotic systems. Additionally, he worked at Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences in 2008 and IBM as a Network Operating Systems Intern in 2010.
Achievements in Robotics
Throughout his career, William Martin has designed and implemented control and state estimation systems for various autonomous vehicle platforms using modern C++ and embedded C. He has performed in-depth controller tuning and analysis to achieve precise dynamic motion tracking across fleets of vehicles. His development of expert-level skills in troubleshooting complex robotics issues has significantly contributed to advancements in the field.