Daniel Kurek Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas, Us

Austin, Texas, Us

Austin, Texas, Us

Planning & Controls

Austin, Texas, Us

Cambridge, Ma, Us

- Developing wearable robotic system that gives workers extra robotic limbs which facilitate labor-intensive manufacturing tasks. The robotic system is capable of actively bracing the human body against surrounding structures and assisting in movement.- Responsibilities include mechanical design and prototyping, software development, data acquisition and analysis, and development and implementation of control algorithms- Co-authored funding proposals which have resulted in grants from international heavy industry companies and the National Robotics Initiative

- Designed the Sabertooth, a multifunction can and bottle opening tool which netted nearly $37,000 in a successful Kickstarter campaign- Prototyped wearable electronic design concepts which incorporated motion sensors, visual displays, and network connectivity

New York, Us

- Aided in design and testing of mechanical 3D printer subsystems- Designed cast aluminum, bent sheet metal, and injection molded plastic parts for production Z18 printers- Helped troubleshoot mechanical sources of resonance issues in z-stage motion system

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

- Work in teams to build EV charging stations equipped with sensors and control software used to distribute power efficiently to large metropolitan areas- Currently working on redesign of charging station packaging and component layout- Valuable hands on experience in wiring and soldering

Responsible for mental and physical well-being of campers ages 8 - 16 over the courseof of the summer. Led teams of counselors that created and led programs to keep campers entertained and engaged throughout their stay.

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

B.S., Mechanical Engineering