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About
Sam Dugan studied mechatronics engineering at the University of Waterloo. His engineering experience includes autonomous vehicle work for GM and BMW and drone development for the US Department of Defense.
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Founder at Upside Robotics
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Experience
- Upside RoboticsFounder, Chief Technology Officercurrent2024 — presentWaterloo, Ontario, Canada
- Entrepreneurs FirstEntrepreneur in Residence2023 — 2024New York, NY
- Vision Spatial TechnologiesChief Executive Officer2019 — 2023Waterloo, Ontario
- Aeryon Labs IncsUAS & Robotics Engineering2018Waterloo, Ontario
- D&D AutomationControls and Automation Programming (BMW)2018Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Area
- University of WaterlooAutonomous Vehicle Development (General Motors)2016 — 2017Mechatronics Vehicle Systems Lab
- Coast Mountain PhotographyProfessional Photographer2017Whistler, British Columbia
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Sam Dugan?
- Sam Dugan studied mechatronics engineering at the University of Waterloo. His engineering experience includes autonomous vehicle work for GM and BMW and drone development for the US Department of Defense.
- Where does Sam Dugan work?
- Sam Dugan is Founder of Upside Robotics.
- What companies did Sam Dugan found?
- Sam Dugan founded Upside Robotics.
- Where did Sam Dugan go to school?
- Sam Dugan studied at University of Waterloo (Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Mechatronics Engineering); Sir John A Macdonald.
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