Ethan M. Clark

Hi, I'm Ethan, a Robotics Software Engineer at Fauna Robotics, where I work on simulation and sim2real tooling for humanoid robots.

Previously, I was a Founding Engineer at Lucky Robots, building simulation infrastructure, learning-based controllers, and sim2real pipelines for robotics. Before that, I worked on imitation learning for humanoid locomotion at IHMC and autonomous navigation for unmanned ground vehicles at Crow Industries. I earned my bachelor's and master's in computer science at Arizona State University, researching sample efficiency and algorithmic reinforcement learning under Dr. Yu Zhang.

I'm driven by building general-purpose robots that deliver real-world value.

I love hosting and bringing people together. I founded Phoenix Builds, a community event where 40-50 builders gather to work and connect, started a podcast in undergrad to meet compelling people, and practice public speaking through Toastmasters.

Outside of that, I play basketball, box (training for my first amateur fight), and hike. An out-of-nowhere health diagnosis sent me down a rabbit hole that started with nutrition, moved into the mind-body connection, and eventually led me to meditation. I grow bonsai, experiment with hydroponics and mycology, and love reading. Lately, I'm obsessed with American history and the titans who built this country.