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FRoSt Lab
Field Robotic Systems Lab

Chad Samuelson

Research Assistant
Graduate

Research Project: Active Data Collection
Location: 435 Clyde Building

About

Chad Samuelson is a PhD Student in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department with an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering as well as a minor in Computer Science (graduated April 2021). He joined the FRoSt Lab in September 2021.

Chad enjoys working in Machine Learning, Computer Vision, State Estimation, Path Planning, Navigation, and Control Theory. His goal is to become a software engineer for an autonomous vehicle company.

From Spokane, Washington, Chad enjoys anything outdoors especially running, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, pickleball, etc.. Besides sports, Chad enjoys working on personal engineering projects involving 3D printing, mechatronics, automation, and board game design. He also loves spending as much time as possible with his wife.

Research

Chad's research currently focuses on developing a novel topic modeling algorithm for RGB and Hyperspectral Cameras in a Stereovision layout. This algorithm is an unsupervised machine learning algorithm to assist in active data collection and comprehension. He is also building and constructing modular additions to the IVER3 underwater robotic vehicles for use in topic modeling, navigation, and 3D mapping.