Swarm Robotics. Real Autonomy. Grounded Vision.
At Offworld.ai, I contributed to the development of Swarm Robotic Mining (SRM) — a multi-robot platform designed for autonomous excavation and surveying in remote environments. I joined as a force multiplier for a strong mechanical foundation that lacked the systems and velocity needed to scale.
My work centered on:
- SurveyorBot: A rugged, highly engineered scouting and mapping robot. I upgraded its autonomy stack and brought it into a modern development loop with simulation, HIL testing, and daily release cycles.
- ExcavatorBot: A dual-tool mining robot. I helped evolve its autonomy and hardware integration in coordination with the larger SRM system.
- Swarm behaviors: Developed coordination and task distribution logic across heterogeneous robot teams, transforming individual bots into a collaborative system. This work also shaped the updated product roadmap — one that emphasized platform-first development, with shared autonomy, sensors, and infrastructure powering multiple robot “species.”
- Perception pipeline: Introduced scalable vision systems — object detection, semantic segmentation, and mapping tools — designed for real-time deployment in unstructured terrain.
- Engineering velocity: Laid down the foundations for rapid iteration, test-driven development, and data-informed decision-making. This included simulation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, structured QA, and faster feedback loops across autonomy, perception, and hardware teams.
The robots and customers were real, with urgent and aggressive milestones. My focus was on building the technical spine needed to transition from prototypes to products — and to do it fast, without losing fidelity.