Nicholas Lawrance
Research Scientist at CSIRO's Data61 Robotics and Autonomous Systems Group
Queensland, Australia
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Top SchoolNicholas Lawrance is a research scientist with 11 years’ experience developing robot autonomy algorithms for modeling and decision-making in complex, uncertain environments. He brings a strong academic foundation—a PhD in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation from the University of Sydney—and a track record of applied research from roles at ETH Zürich and Oregon State University to his current position at CSIRO’s Data61 Robotics and Autonomous Systems Group. Nicholas focuses on combining probabilistic modeling and decision-theoretic planning to enable robust autonomous behavior in real-world settings. His work bridges theoretical rigor and practical implementation, often targeting systems that must operate reliably under significant uncertainty. Based in Queensland, Australia, he blends international research experience with industry-facing impact, frequently translating novel algorithms into deployable autonomy stacks. Colleagues note his knack for turning complex mathematical ideas into actionable software across multi-disciplinary teams.
11 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
The University of Sydney
Github Skills (24)
animated9
segment9
lcm9
planning8
ros8
robotics8
gazebosim7
simulation7
dynamics7
detector7
descriptor7
gaussian6
modeling6
python6
imaging5
Programming languages (4)
Github contributions (5)
nrjl/FMEx
Jan 2016 - Feb 2024
Contributions:9 pushes, 2 branches in 8 years 2 months
nrjl/rqt_estop
Nov 2015 - Oct 2023
Contributions:6 pushes, 1 branch in 8 years
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