Matthew Estrada

Matthew Estrada is a highly skilled research scientist currently at The AI Institute, with a strong background in robotics and mechanical engineering. Previously, Matthew served as a Senior Software Engineer - Manipulation at Agility Robotics and a Senior Robotics Engineer at Relativity Space, focusing on robot simulation and real-time control systems for additive manufacturing. Prior experience includes leading projects at EPFL's Biorobotics Lab and a brief internship at Disney Research, where Matthew contributed to a prototype for a balancing system. Matthew earned a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, where research emphasized controllable adhesives for robotic applications, and also holds both a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and MIT, respectively.