Ethan M. Clark

Hi, I'm Ethan! I work as an RL engineer at Lucky Robots, specializing in embodied AI. I earned my master's in computer science from Arizona State University, where I conducted research on theoretical reinforcement learning for multi-agent systems under the guidance of Dr. Yu Zhang in the Cooperative Robotic Systems Lab.

Before joining Lucky Robots, I worked on imitation learning at IHMC, developing locomotion policies for humanoid robots. I also gained experience at Crow Industries, creating autonomous navigation systems for unmanned ground vehicles.

I'm passionate about building AI systems that can operate in the real world, particularly humanoid robots that can meaningfully help people. I'm especially motivated by applications in elderly care, strengthening American manufacturing, and protecting our service members.

Outside of work, I stay active through basketball and hiking, and I'm passionate about growing things — from bonsai trees and hydroponics to mycology. The patience required for bonsai is a nice counterbalance to our fast-paced digital world!

After years of thinking reading wasn't cool, I've rediscovered books and am currently exploring sci-fi classics. I also enjoy learning about nutrition, fitness, and how history connects to what's happening today.

I love bringing people together and believe some of the best conversations happen over shared interests. Recently, I've been getting into Toastmasters to improve my public speaking skills and meet people from different walks of life. Always open to book recommendations or conversations about any of these topics!