Dr. Alex Chen

Dr. Alex Chen

Lead Robotics Engineer & AI Researcher

Last updated on June 1, 2026

About Me

I specialize in human-robot interaction (HRI) and machine learning frameworks for autonomous systems. Over the past eight years, my work has focused on bridges between computer vision and physical actuation, aiming to make collaborative robots safer and more intuitive in dynamic environments.

Current Initiatives

  • Project KAIROS: Developing real-time predictive path planning for warehouse automation.
  • OpenHRI Framework: Contributing to an open-source library designed to unify tactile feedback loops across disparate robotic hardware.

“The goal of automation isn’t to replace human ingenuity, but to build tools capable of matching its adaptability.”

Background

Before jumping into the private sector, I completed my PhD at the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. When I’m not tweaking sensor calibration scripts or optimizing neural networks, you can usually find me bouldering or tracking down the perfect espresso.