Eric Amoroso
Co-Founder at KEF Robotics- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
Federal Aviation Administration
Experience
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KEF Robotics
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder
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Dec 2018 - Present
Leading KEF's developments within machine learning and simulation technologies. Led the submission to AlphaPilot's Test 2 "Eye Exam", which was recognized as one of the top performing models for the duration of the challenge. Leading KEF's developments within machine learning and simulation technologies. Led the submission to AlphaPilot's Test 2 "Eye Exam", which was recognized as one of the top performing models for the duration of the challenge.
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Astrobotic
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Research Engineer
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Apr 2015 - Dec 2018
- Led the development of LiDAR state estimation algorithms within AstroNav, a GPS-denied SLAM solution for planetary free-flying vehicles. Also heavily involved in drone field testing and software maintenance of AstroNav codebase. - Developed a simulation framework for validating and assessing state estimation algorithms’ performance built upon Microsoft Research’s AirSim and Unreal Engine 4. New components implemented include LiDAR sensor models, ROS integration, a CubeRover vehicle model, and improved workflow for continuous testing. - Developed the Astrobotic Virtual Orbital Imager (AVOI) tool - a realistic lunar renderer using GIS tools to produce illumination and communication line-of-sight maps for rover mission planning. Additionally extended AVOI to produce georegistered renders that enable Astrobotic’s terrain relative navigation technology to perform on the Moon. - Technically led or supported the completion of 3 Phase I NASA SBIR/STTRs, 2 Phase II NASA SBIR/STTRs, and currently leading two commercial research contracts with a $2+ billion aerospace and defense company, all of which involve space robotics design and/or GPS-denied perception. Led the submissions of four Phase I SBIR proposals and supported numerous others. - With three others, designed and wrote a winning “Tipping Point” proposal for $10 million to develop a lunar terrain relative navigation (TRN) sensor. The AVOI tool I developed is an essential component for this commercial TRN solution. - Led the Telecommunications Subsystem design for Astrobotic’s Peregrine Lunar Lander and successfully presented the telecommunications design in an independently-reviewed PDR and delta-PDR. - CEO Award, Sept. 2017 for technical efforts in leading telecommunications design and support of avionics subsystem in delta-PDR. Show less
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Aerotech, Inc.
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United States
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Hardware Engineer
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Jan 2013 - Aug 2014
- Programmed motion controllers in embedded C on TI’s OMAP processors and in VHDL for Xilinx FPGAs. - Embedded software responsibilities included fixing bugs, assisting customer troubleshooting, and developing new features for controls applications. Emphasis was placed on writing maintainable, communicable code with code reviews and formal verification. - Hardware responsibilities include debugging circuits, benchmarking processors, and drawing new circuits using PADS Logic. - Programmed motion controllers in embedded C on TI’s OMAP processors and in VHDL for Xilinx FPGAs. - Embedded software responsibilities included fixing bugs, assisting customer troubleshooting, and developing new features for controls applications. Emphasis was placed on writing maintainable, communicable code with code reviews and formal verification. - Hardware responsibilities include debugging circuits, benchmarking processors, and drawing new circuits using PADS Logic.
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Education
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2011 - 2015
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical Engineering
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