Biomechanics Researcher
Core
Define human-level performance metrics and translate biological insights into engineering specifications for humanoid robots.
Role type
Senior IC biomechanics researcher
Builds
Humanoid robots for home chores and tasks
Domain
Robotics + Biomechanics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Biomechanics expertise, quantitative modeling, experimental design, robotics knowledge, controls, materials science, mechanical systems
Preferred skills
Quantitative models of biological motion, electromechanical systems, CAD/simulation, Python
Technologies
Python, CAD, simulation environments
Responsibilities
Develop quantitative performance models for locomotion and manipulation, establish engineering benchmarks from biological systems, design and execute physical experiments, identify performance gaps between robots and biology, translate biological insights into design constraints
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC