Joe is a Research Scientist developing next-generation robotic platforms at Kiva Systems in North Reading, Massachusetts. Prior to Kiva, Joe was part of the engineering team that brought Rethink Robotics Baxter Robot to life. He received his PhD from the University of Pennsylvania's GRASP laboratory focusing on algorithms for robotic tactile manipulation and virtual haptic rendering. Joe's interests span signal-processing, control, and planning strategies that allow robots to accomplish delicate sensor-aware manipulation tasks.

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