Daniel J. Gonzalez

Daniel J. Gonzalez, PhD, currently serves as a Robotics Research Scientist at The Boston Dynamics AI Institute, focusing on advancing robot analysis, design, control, modeling, and motion planning. Prior experiences include positions as a Robotics Research Engineer at Aurora Flight Sciences and a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the United States Military Academy at West Point, where efforts were made to enable human-robot teaming in unstructured environments. Daniel J. Gonzalez holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where research included the design and control of a wearable system for emergency responders. Additional experience encompasses various engineering roles and research positions at MIT, showcasing a strong background in robotics and controls.