Yash Oza

Currently, I work at Amazon Robotics as an Applied Scientist on the Planning Team. My role involves Research and Development for planning and decision-making algorithms in the context of robotic manipulation. In my role, I have the opportunity to work with complex robotic systems (such as the Cardinal and Sparrow workcells), analyze their performance and devise algorithmic solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Over the past two years, I have led multiple initiatives from ideation to deployment, ensuring successful integration into production. 

Before joining Amazon, I was a graduate (M.S. by Research) student in the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, advised by Dr. Maxim Likhachev. My research focused on developing motion planning algorithms for robots operating in complex environments. In the past, I have developed algorithms for manipulators, humanoid-like robots, and self-driving cars. Details of my projects can be found on the Projects tab. Some of my work has also been covered by the media (here, here).

Outside of work, I enjoy backpacking, biking, and playing tennis. 

Links: Resume, CV, Google Scholar, LinkedIn.