Journey with Loay Elbasyouni: Unveiling Exploration
Innovator, leader, inspiring change globally with passion.
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Founder and CEO of AstraQua, a company building the next generation of agentic Physical AI and adaptive autonomy. My work focuses on intelligent systems that can reason, learn, and continue operating reliably in the real world—under energy constraints, uncertainty, and minimal human intervention.
I bring over twenty years of experience across AI, aerospace, robotics, automotive systems, and computer architecture. I have contributed to programs such as NASA’s Mars Ingenuity Helicopter, the first aircraft to achieve powered flight on another planet, as well as advanced engine avionics and propulsion systems supporting space and lunar missions.
Earlier in my career, I worked on electric and autonomous vehicles, integrating clean energy with intelligent control. Across these efforts, a consistent lesson emerged: autonomy only becomes practical when intelligence is efficient, resilient, and engineered for real‑world constraints. This principle continues to guide my work today.
My journey into autonomy began early, designing an intelligent patrol robot using early computer‑vision techniques. That experience sparked a long‑term pursuit of building machines that can operate independently where humans cannot—and where reliability matters more than novelty.
Much of today’s space work focuses on making other planets livable using Earth‑based technology. My focus has been the reverse: applying the lessons learned from Mars—extreme efficiency, robustness, and disciplined engineering—to make systems on Earth smarter, safer, and more autonomous.
20 Years Of Work Experience
Beyond building systems, I am committed to mentoring and knowledge sharing. Through selective speaking, advising, and mentorship, I focus on helping engineers and technologists understand how rigorous engineering turns ambitious ideas into deployable, trustworthy systems that extend human reach and expand access to advanced technology.
