Shei Rutledge

As a Robotic Perceptual Infrastructure Engineer, I specialize in designing and optimizing advanced sensory systems and infrastructure for autonomous robotic platforms. With a focus on integrating cutting-edge perception technologies, I enhance robotic vision, spatial awareness, and decision-making capabilities, ensuring seamless navigation and interaction in dynamic environments. My expertise span

Symbotic was founded by Rick Cohen, the Chairman, CEO, and Founder of the company, to address the specific needs of his wholesale grocery business.
Unable to find a suitable solution in the market, Cohen decided to create his own robotics and automation technology from scratch.
The company started with a basic prototype on a piece of plywood with four wheels and a vision to revolutionize the indus

Managed operational uptime and remote recovery for distributed multi-node autonomous rovers, ensuring sustained 99%+ availability across 24/7 mission-critical operations. Engineered diagnostic scripts in Python and Bash to isolate network transport bottlenecks, socket drops, latency jitter, and sensor packet loss across distributed clusters. Authored system runbooks, post-incident reviews, and esc

Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electronic systems across various vehicle platforms.

Executed deep-level mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical system diagnostics on complex ICE and modern automotive architectures. Utilized specialized CAN bus scanners, oscilloscopes, and multimeter diagnostic tools to troubleshoot complex transient electrical and mechanical faults. Formed the core mechanical/analytical foundation directly transferred to debugging autonomous mobile robotics, sensor

Led robotics repair and restoration operations, managing a team of technicians.