Experient Optics is a professional consulting firm offering expertise in technology development spanning industries including surgical and medical devices, automotive manufacturing, and sensors and instrumentation. Areas of expertise include: optics, machine vision, artificial intelligence, robotics, algorithm development, and more.

* Developed surgical robots and navigation technologies.* Devised, modeled, and implemented a novel 3D machine vision localization system for autonomous surgical robotics navigation, safety, object detection, and obstacle avoidance.* Chaired global Machine Vision Working Group for the coordination and development of advanced technologies.* Co-chaired global Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Working group

* Developed surgical robots and navigation technologies.* Designed experiments and wrote algorithms in MATLAB and C++ to assess and optimize control parameters for autonomous robotic surgery, including implementation of real-time Kalman filters utilizing optical and inertial sensor inputs. Demonstrated improvements in dynamic position and velocity controls.* Devised, modeled, and prototyped innovative laser-based localization system for preoperative 3D anatomy registration… Show more * Developed surgical robots and navigation technologies.* Designed experiments and wrote algorithms in MATLAB and C++ to assess and optimize control parameters for autonomous robotic surgery, including implementation of real-time Kalman filters utilizing optical and inertial sensor inputs. Demonstrated improvements in dynamic position and velocity controls.* Devised, modeled, and prototyped innovative laser-based localization system for preoperative 3D anatomy registration, demonstrating sub-mm localization accuracy.* Devised and modeled linescan lens system for 3D object tracking, improving SNR over current design by 10x. Show less

* Developed instrumentation for quality inspections of automotive parts including glass, mirrors, and assemblies.Led ground-up development of 3D measurement systems and applications based on interferometry, deflectometry, stereo vision, and laser scanning technologies.* Developed artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms for industrial machine vision applications.* Transitioned measurement technologies from R&D to Manufacturing through close collaboration with Process Engineering… Show more * Developed instrumentation for quality inspections of automotive parts including glass, mirrors, and assemblies.Led ground-up development of 3D measurement systems and applications based on interferometry, deflectometry, stereo vision, and laser scanning technologies.* Developed artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms for industrial machine vision applications.* Transitioned measurement technologies from R&D to Manufacturing through close collaboration with Process Engineering teams, including validation studies and strict quality testing. Show less

* Designed and managed the development of white light and laser interferometer instruments for the surface characterization of various materials.* Designed and implemented machine vision applications, including a continuous monitoring system for laser cutting and ablation processes. Modeled complex diffraction effects improving laser ablation material processing.* Designed and prototyped low-cost, high-performance collimated illumination systems for telecentric machine vision… Show more * Designed and managed the development of white light and laser interferometer instruments for the surface characterization of various materials.* Designed and implemented machine vision applications, including a continuous monitoring system for laser cutting and ablation processes. Modeled complex diffraction effects improving laser ablation material processing.* Designed and prototyped low-cost, high-performance collimated illumination systems for telecentric machine vision applications utilizing low SWAP elements. Show less

* Developed precision optical test and measurement instrumentation including lasers, reflectometers, network analyzers.* Directed cross-functional R&D and engineering teams towards aggressive product development goals while driving continuous improvement of existing product lines with annual sales of $10M. Created and implemented Product Development Process based on agile management principles.* Created and chaired Technology Development Committee to optimize division resources and… Show more * Developed precision optical test and measurement instrumentation including lasers, reflectometers, network analyzers.* Directed cross-functional R&D and engineering teams towards aggressive product development goals while driving continuous improvement of existing product lines with annual sales of $10M. Created and implemented Product Development Process based on agile management principles.* Created and chaired Technology Development Committee to optimize division resources and determine Product Development Roadmap with CEO, COO, President, and senior technical staff. Show less

* Led and contributed technically to the research, development, and commercialization of several fiber optic test and measurement and fiber optic sensing instruments, serving commercial and government customers in telecommunications, medical/surgical, aerospace, automotive, and energy industries.* Represented Luna at trade-shows, technical conferences, customer support, and business development endeavors, improving product visibility, solidifying customer/supplier relationships, and gaining… Show more * Led and contributed technically to the research, development, and commercialization of several fiber optic test and measurement and fiber optic sensing instruments, serving commercial and government customers in telecommunications, medical/surgical, aerospace, automotive, and energy industries.* Represented Luna at trade-shows, technical conferences, customer support, and business development endeavors, improving product visibility, solidifying customer/supplier relationships, and gaining valuable feedback to improve existing products and influence product roadmap. Show less