Research Scientist II, Amazon Industrial Robotics

Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon's scale. We're building revolutionary robotic systems that combine cutting-edge AI, sophisticated control systems, and advanced mechanical design to create adaptable automation solutions capable of working safely alongside humans in dynamic environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of robotics and automation at an unprecedented scale, working with world-class teams pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic dexterous manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction. This role presents an opportunity to shape the future of robotics through innovative applications of deep learning and large language models.

At Amazon Industrial Robotics we leverage advanced robotics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to solve complex operational challenges at an unprecedented scale. Our fleet of robots operates across hundreds of facilities worldwide, working in sophisticated coordination to fulfill our mission of customer excellence.

We are pioneering the development of robotics dexterous hands that:
- Enable unprecedented generalization across diverse tasks
- Are compliant and durable
- Can span tasks from power grasps to fine dexterity and nonprehensile manipulation
- Can navigate the uncertainty of the environment
- Leverage mechanical intelligence, multi-modal sensor feedback and advanced control techniques.

The ideal candidate will contribute to research that bridges the gap between theoretical advancement and practical implementation in robotics. You will be part of a team that's revolutionizing how robots learn, adapt, and interact with their environment.

Join us in building the next generation of intelligent robotics systems that will transform the future of automation and human-robot collaboration.

Key job responsibilities
- Design and implement robust sensing for dexterous manipulation, including but not limited to: Tactile sensing, Position sensing, Force sensing, Non-contact sensing
- Prototype the various identified sensing strategies, considering the constraints of the rest of the hand design
- Build and test full hand sensing prototypes to validate the performance of the solution
- Develop testing and validation strategies, supporting fast integration into the rest of the robot
- Partner with cross-functional teams to iterate on concepts and prototypes
- Work with Amazon's robotics engineering and operations customers to deeply understand their requirements and develop tailored solutions
- Document the designs, performance, and validation of the final system