Chad Sweet
CEO and Co-founder at ModalAI | San Diego, California, United States
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Chad Sweet, as the CEO and Co-founder of ModalAI, is at the forefront of revolutionizing robotic perception and navigation technologies. With over two decades of experience at Qualcomm Research, Chad has transitioned his expertise into spearheading ModalAI's mission to democratize access to advanced navigation intelligence for the physical world. Under his leadership, the company has developed a groundbreaking mobile, autonomous AI module that integrates 3D depth and computer vision capabilities, enabling robots to effectively localize and map their surroundings in real-time.
Chad’s vision for ModalAI is centered around leveraging the mobile System on Chip (SoC) ecosystem to deliver high-performance processing in a compact form factor. This innovation not only reduces size and weight but also significantly lowers costs, making enterprise-quality robotic solutions accessible to a broader range of applications. His deep understanding of software engineering, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and robotics has been instrumental in optimizing workflows for simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), deep learning, and path planning.
Key projects under Chad's leadership include the development of versatile ground and aerial robot platforms that utilize advanced AI tools for efficient navigation. By integrating cutting-edge technologies, ModalAI is setting new standards in the robotics industry, enabling a diverse array of applications from delivery drones to autonomous vehicles. Chad Sweet's commitment to innovation and excellence continues to drive ModalAI's growth, positioning the company as a leader in the rapidly evolving landscape of robotics and AI.
Board Member at Dronecode Foundation in February 2021 to Present
CEO and Co-founder at ModalAI in June 2018 to Present
Sr. Director of Engineering (Robotics R&D) at Qualcomm in October 2016 to June 2018
Director, Software Engineering (Robotics R&D) at Qualcomm in October 2011 to October 2016
Principal Engineer Manager (Computer Vision R&D) at Qualcomm in October 2008 to October 2011
Sr. Staff Engineer Manager – Corporate R&D Software Sub-System Lead: EV-DO Access Terminal at Qualcomm in October 2006 to October 2008
Staff Engineer / Manager – Corporate R&D Software Engineer: EV-DO Access Terminal at Qualcomm in February 2005 to October 2006
Staff Engineer – Corporate Test Engineering Lead: EV-DO Prototype Terminals at Qualcomm in October 2002 to February 2005
Senior Engineer – CR&D Test Engineering at Qualcomm in October 2000 to October 2002
Engineer - Globalstar Compliance Lab at Qualcomm in June 1998 to October 2000
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Vanderbilt University, Bachelor of Engineering, January 1994 to January 1998
UCSD, Executive Education, UCSD Executive Perspective for Scientists & Engineers, Diploma EPSE, January 2012 to January 2013
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Embedded Software
Embedded Systems
Software Engineering
RTOS
Debugging
Device Drivers
Digital Signal Processors
Wireless
ARM
C++
C
Software Development
Algorithms
CDMA
Mobile Devices
Java
ASIC
Android
Processors
VxWorks
Location Based Services
UAV
Computer Vision
Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
SLAM
Machine Vision
Robotics
Mobile Robotics
ARM Architecture
C (Programming Language)
Wireless Technologies
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Email Chad Sweet at [email protected]. This email is the most updated Chad Sweet's email found in 2026.
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Chad Sweet phone number is 8582290773.
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Chad Sweet works for ModalAI
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Chad Sweet is CEO and Co-founder
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Chad Sweet works in the Information Technology & Services industry.
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