About Hadrien Roy
Hadrien Roy is a French-American dual citizen currently living in Tokyo, Japan. He was born and raised in Naples, Florida and had the opportunity to study at the University of Florida. During my time there, I worked with various robotics and engineering teams. Those experiences led to my passion for next-generation technology and guided me towards obtaining a Master’s in Robotics. In my Master’s program, I worked with ROS2 to develop a concept for multi-robot autonomous docking at Ecole Centrale de Nantes and Keio University.
Hadrien's Journey
Explore the transformative journey of an engineer who evolved into a successful global businessman, showcasing expertise and innovation across diverse industries.
Education
Personal
Professional
1996
2020
2022
2023
2024
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Born in Naples, FL
Study Abroad in France
2021
University of Florida B.S. Computer Engineering
Lockheed Martin Test Engineering Intern
Ecole Centrale de Nantes Master in Control and Robotics
Keio University M.S in Engineering
ugo Robotics Engineer
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2025
ugo Global Partnership Manager
Education (Chronological Order)
University of Florida - Gainesville, Florida, USA
2021 B.S. Computer Engineer, Minor in Business Administration
Ecole Centrale de Nates - Nantes, France
2022 Master in Control and Robotics
Keio University - Tokyo, Japan
2023 M.S. in Engineering (Robotics)
Experience (Chronological Order)
ECE Technical Advisor + Sensors Engineering Lead
Gatorloop, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
Advise ECE team on designs for Hyperloop competition pod
Design sensor systems to record health and telemetry data
Lead team of 4-5 students
Robot Workshop Teaching Assistant
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
Teach foreign exchange students basics of electrical and computer engineering by building line-following robot
Instruct on design, building techniques, and programming while overcoming language barriers
Undergraduate Peer Instructor
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
Aid students with learning microprocessor concepts such as UART, SPI, ADC/DAC, EBI, DMA
In charge of laboratory section
Assist with exam and lab creation and grading
Test Engineering Intern
Lockheed Martin, Ocala, FL, USA
Develop moisture control system for desiccator cabinets
Create shared universal troubleshooting guide for the plant
Assist with large scale AOI pinning machine
Team Leader - IPPD Program
Master's Thesis
Ecole Centrale de Nantes, Nantes, France & Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
Title: "Cooperative Docking Control and Priority Scheduling for Multi-Robot Energy Autonomy"
Design ROS2-based docking system
AprilTag detection and pose estimation
Fuzzy-based priority ranking and queuing system
2D and 3D mulit-robot simulations
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA (Sponsored by FPL)
Lead team of six to design autonomous docking station for Ghost Robotics Vision 60 to be able to dock, charge, and transfer data
Program computer vision guided charger using OpenCV
Design, program, and build electrical and computer system for charger and charging station
Robotics Engineer
ugo, Inc., Tokyo, Japan
Design, implementation, and testing of ugo OS and ugo Platform
Development of navigation system for ugo robots
Global Partnership Manager
ugo, Inc., Tokyo, Japan
Spearhead global business expansion by identifying, securing, and managing strategic partnerships across key international markets
Drive revenue growth through targeted outreach, B2B relationship-building, and the development of long-term collaborations with distributors, resellers, and enterprise clients
Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to inform go-to-market strategies and optimize partner performance
Represent the company at global trade shows, pitch meetings, and strategic summits
2015 - 2019
2019
2019 - 2021
2020
2020 - 2021
2022 - 2023
2024
2024 - Present
Skills
Technical
ROS/ROS2
C/C++
Python
MATLAB
VHDL
Assembly (ARM/AVR)
Programming
Non-Technical
Software
Gazebo
RViz
Visual Studio
Fusion360
CATIA
Quartus
ModelSim
WaveForms
Other
Oscilliscope
Microsoft Office
Word
Excel
Powerpoint
Language
English (Native)
French (Daily Conversation)
Japanese (Daily Conversion)
Passions
Travel and Culture
Space
Nature
Music
I find happiness in discovering new places and meeting new people. Traveling allows me to broaden my perspective and have a more open view of the world. Learning about different people and their cultures has always been something I enjoy. It shows me that not everyone in the world is the same and that the differences can be a beautiful thing. When I travel I try to learn as much as I can and speak with locals to exchange culture.
I have always had a fascination with space ever since I was a child. It was this fascination that led me to read various books on space phenomena. I knew that I wanted to do something with my life that involved space and space travel. I decided to combine my passions of space and engineering and set my path on becoming a robotics engineer.
There’s never a day I go without listening to music. Music for me is the best way to lift my mood or keep me focused on my work. I used to play the clarinet, piano, and now am learning how to play the guitar.
There’s nothing like the great outdoors! I firmly believe that hiking and being outside are some of the best things you can do for your mental state of mind. It allows me to get away from everyday distractions and stresses and just focus on myself not to mention how beautiful the views are! I’ve been hiking around the US and hope to do more around the world.
