Bob Touchton, Phd Email & Phone Number

Florida, United States

I work with technologists, strategists, BD and marketing professionals and business leaders to understand and leverage the rapidly growing field of autonomous systems in a credible and achievable fashion. Autonomy includes the subtopics of Perception, Situational Understanding, Planning and Decision-Making, and Behavior Execution. Plus, today's appetite for Intelligent Autonomous Systems requires a strong affinity with Artificial Intelligence. Autonomous systems naturally require a System View since they depend heavily on sensors, signal processing, electro-mechanical systems, computers and microprocessors, communications, human-machine interfaces, and more. To be successful in today's marketplace, implementations should follow Open Systems Architecture principles, embrace component and platform interoperability, and leverage Commercial Off The Shelf componentry where possible. Thus, as an Autonomous Systems Solution Architect, I take a multi-disciplinary approach to crafting autonomous solutions that will meet operational and system requirements while meeting cost and risk constraints. As an Autonomous Systems Subject Matter Expert, I provide review and guidance on autonomy architectures and implementations, help clients integrate autonomy into their existing products, solutions and work force and incorporate autonomy into their technology road maps and strategic vision. As such, I provide technical leadership across strategic planning, business development and project execution. Additionally, I Chair the SAE AS4 Joint Architecture for Unmanned Systems (JAUS) Technical Committee and was previously their Task Group Chair for Autonomy.

As a member of the TrustThink Technology Advisory Board, I provide guidance and expertise in autonomy, artificial intelligence (AI) and interoperability to help drive their strategic and technical direction as they continue their work to enable secure connected and autonomous systems for critical applications.

Reston, Virginia, Us

NEW!: My position at Leidos allows me to take on engagements that are not in conflict or competitive with Leidos. I work with technologists, strategists, BD and marketing professionals and business leaders to understand and leverage the rapidly growing field of autonomous systems in a credible and achievable fashion. Autonomy includes the subtopics of Perception, Situational Understanding, Planning and Decision-Making, and Behavior Execution. Plus, today's appetite for Intelligent Autonomous Systems requires a strong affinity with Artificial Intelligence. Autonomous systems naturally require a System View since they depend heavily on sensors, signal processing, electro-mechanical systems, computers and microprocessors, communications, human-machine interfaces, and more. To be successful in today's marketplace, implementations should follow Open Systems Architecture principles, embrace component and platform interoperability, and leverage Commercial Off The Shelf componentry where possible. Thus, as an Autonomous Systems Solution Architect, I take a multi-disciplinary approach to crafting autonomous solutions that will meet operational and system requirements while meeting cost and risk constraints. As an Autonomous Systems Subject Matter Expert, I provide review and guidance on autonomy architectures and implementations, help clients integrate autonomy into their existing products, solutions and work force and incorporate autonomy into their technology road maps and strategic vision. As such, I provide technical leadership across strategic planning, business development and project execution. Additionally, I Chair the SAE AS4 Joint Architecture for Unmanned Systems (JAUS) Technical Committee and was previously their Task Group Chair for Autonomy.

Reston, Virginia, Us

Autonomous Systems SME | Master Solution Architect, working across all operational domains.I work with technologists, strategists, BD and marketing professionals and business leaders to understand and leverage the rapidly growing field of autonomous systems in a credible and achievable fashion. Autonomy includes the subtopics of Perception, Situational Understanding, Planning and Decision-Making, and Behavior Execution. Plus, today's appetite for Intelligent Autonomous Systems requires a strong affinity with Artificial Intelligence. Autonomous systems naturally require a System View since they depend heavily on sensors, signal processing, electro-mechanical systems, computers and microprocessors, communications, human-machine interfaces, and more. To be successful in today's marketplace, implementations should follow Open Systems Architecture principles, embrace component and platform interoperability, and leverage Commercial Off The Shelf componentry where possible. Thus, as Chief Autonomy Scientist, I take a multi-disciplinary approach to crafting autonomous solutions that will meet operational and system requirements while meeting cost and risk constraints. As an Autonomous Systems Subject Matter Expert, I serve as technical lead on IRAD efforts and provide review and guidance on autonomy architectures and implementations, help Leidos integrate autonomy into our existing products, solutions and work force and incorporate autonomy into their technology road maps and strategic vision. As such, I provide technical leadership across strategic planning, business development and project execution. I work with our University Alliance partners on the topic of autonomy. Additionally, I Chair the SAE AS4 Joint Architecture for Unmanned Systems (JAUS) Technical Committee and was previously their Task Group Chair for Autonomy.

University Park, Pa, Us

This Dept. in the Autonomous and Intelligent Systems Division focused on the autonomous tactical and mission control of systems, including development of technology for autonomous unmanned vehicles in all domains, plus relevant architectures, technologies and standards. Current work includes an autonomous maritime piracy deterrent for our sponsor, WatchStander LLC (visit www.watchstander.com) and application of Cognitive Architectures to achieve advanced autonomy.

This “intrepreneurial” position focused on starting up a Mobile Robotics division within Prioria. Other duties included business development and research support for Prioria’s flagship product: the Maveric Small UAS (see www.prioria.com/maveric/).

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Assessment and application of Honeywell core technologies to solve new problems in new markets.• Management and technical leadership of key robotics and advanced perception projects - Landmark-based precision navigation in GPS-denied environments - Autonomous commercial mowing - Compact low-cost automotive/marine radar - Sensor Fusion for automotive active safety systems• Business Development for those projects, plus: - Autonomous Mining Operations - Autonomous Runway Snow Removal and Lamp Maintenance - Autonomous Water Craft and Yacht Safety Systems• Management of 19-person engineering team at Honeywell Technology Solutions in Bangalore, India• Liaison for Universities and outside R & D firms• Honeywell leader for Honeywell/Ford/Delphi Track A Finalist Team for DARPA Urban Challenge

Gainesville, Florida, Us

Full-time PhD student and half-time roboticist in UF Center for Intelligent Machines and Robotics. Active particpant in the Joint Architecture for Unmanned Systems (now SAE AS-4) and in the first two DARPA Grand Challenge events.Dissertation Research: An Adaptive Planning Framework for Situation Assessment and Decision-Making on an Autonomous Ground Vehicle.

Us

Responsible for Business Development, Project and Staff Management for leading-edge application development in the manufacturing, finance, insurance, energy, and defense sectors. Duties included:• Executive Consultant and Emerging Technology Facilitator• Oversight of company’s Software Engineering Best Practices and Standards• Oversight of company’s application development practice

Responsible for Business Development, Project and Staff Management for leading-edge application development in the manufacturing, finance, insurance, energy, and defense sectors. Duties included:• Developing and cultivating the company’s Vision, Mission and Values and Strategic Direction• Executive Consultant and Emerging Technology Facilitator• Oversight of company’s Software Engineering Best Practices and Standards• Oversight of company’s entrée into emerging software technologiesSold company to Strategic Technologies, Inc. in 2000

• Increasing levels of responsibility from entry-level Nuclear Engineer to Manager• Emphasis on new product development and application of leading edge software tools for the commercial nuclear power industry, and later for other industries and the Defense sector• Risk, reliability and safety analysis, power plant licensing and regulatory compliance

Phd, Autonomous Robotics

Ms, Computer Science

Ms, Nuclear Engineering

Bse, Nuclear Engineering