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A method of planning a swing trajectory for a leg of a robot includes receiving an initial position of a leg of the robot, an initial velocity of the leg, a touchdown location, and a touchdown target time. The method also includes determining a difference between the initial position and the touchdown location and separating the difference between the initial position and the touchdown location into a horizontal motion component and a vertical motion component. The method also includes selecting a horizontal motion policy and a vertical motion policy to satisfy the motion components. Each policy produces a respective trajectory as a function of the initial position, the initial velocity, the touchdown location, and the touchdown target time. The method also includes executing the selected policies to swing the leg of the robot from the initial position to the touchdown location at the touchdown target time.

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AutoStore, founded 1996, is a warehouse robot technology company that invented and continues to pioneer cube storage automation, the densest order-fulfillment solution in existence. Our focus is to marry software and hardware with human abilities to create the future of warehousing. We are a value driven organization, with our people being our most important asset. Lean, Bold, and Transparent manifest itself in everything we do, and are pushing borders to increase efficiency, safety and develop new products for our customers. AutoStore was born out of the great idea for storing goods like Rubik's Cube, instead of Dominos. We are now looking for talent that share our values and curiousity for new technology and development AutoStore is a leading software and robotics company providing automation technology to warehouse & distribution facilities. Our solution is the most space-saving system on the market and can provide a fourfold increase in storage capacity. With over 40,000 robots in over 950 systems across 45 countries, AutoStore is the most deployed provider of grid-based, high-density goods-to-person systems globally. For more information, see autostoresystem.com. Our headquarters is in Nedre Vats Norway with offices in Haugesund (Norway), Oslo (Norway), the US, UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, South Korea, Japan and Singapore. Bots, Bins and Brilliant People – bring on the future of warehousing! AutoStore is seeking a Business Development Manager This role manages and coordinates the activities and operations of business development for both Consultants and End Customers with the goal of creating additional demand for Autostore solutions. The BDM role is a combination (but not equal parts) of 3 essential Functions: 1. Market evaluation 2. Application support (pre-sale) 3. Relationship building & Sales We are Lean, Bold and Transparent - Join the robotic revolution with us!  KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Identifies and generates new business opportunities to support ongoing growth; develops and delivers sales presentations. Develop, maintain and expand customer relations including but not limited to sales leads, research, cold calling, qualifying leads, developing leads, and customer service. Maintains and develops client relations for new and larger established existing customers, assuring all existing customer are contacted regularly to ensure customer satisfaction and maximize growth potential for AutoStore. Maintains knowledge of AS/RS trends, by proactively searching for relevant knowledge and information, i.e., market analyses, industry trends, competition, customers segments, etc. Develops and implements a sales action plan with objectives and strategies to increase revenue and aggressively acquire new accounts. Develops an effective sales presentation that is continually tested and used in the field. Seeks/creates opportunities to expand business with current clients; identifies further business needs and develops and presents solutions. Develops, implements, and maintains procedures and programs that enhance the efficiency of the business development team. Attends conventions, conferences, and trade shows as needed; prepares post-event reports and analysis. Become the subject matter expert in your specific commercial or geographic vertical. Performs other related duties as assigned by management. KEY QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent, or four plus years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 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