Nicolas Cazy

Co-founder and CEO of Virobotic, I led the development of robotic and computer vision solutions for the automation of low-value-added workstations, targeting the logistics, mass retail, agri-food, and medical sectors. The company designed tailor-made solutions with a strong R&D component, integrating robotics, vision, artificial intelligence, mechatronics, and human-machine interfaces.

Beyond my management responsibilities, I was directly involved on the technical side, contributing to software development and computer vision/AI algorithms, system architecture choices, and the integration of robotic sub-assemblies, with particular attention to industrial and operational constraints.

I led a multidisciplinary team with expertise in robotics, vision, AI, electronics, mechanics, and software. I provided technical supervision, coordinated work, defined technological directions, and validated developments across all projects, systematically adopting an agile approach.

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🔗 Demonstration video links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Em0s3ifIEsw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI8u3Ng1DAs

For six years at Inria, I combined advanced research in robotics and computer vision with technology transfer missions to industry.

My thesis (2013–2016) focused on predictive control for multi-task execution in visual servoing, validated by international publications (ICRA, IROS).

In parallel, I worked as a Transfer and Innovation Engineer: identifying industrial needs, developing robotic proofs of concept, and supporting partners in implementing complex automated solutions.

This dual research + industrial application expertise naturally led to the creation of my startup, Virobotic, dedicated to the industrialization of robots for logistics, agri-food, and quality control.