Here at IAM, we've succeeded in making the worlds first deployed, fully autonomous, mobile picking robot. Now the team and I are working on continuing to show the world that we make the best autonomous material handling robots out there. Period.

Lead a research team that focused on combining augmented reality with 3D object identification, autonomous manipulation, and the creation of a new robotic tasking language to provide semi-autonomous on-the-fly task execution robotic manipulation tasks for the underwater ROV community.

Team Lead, Autonomous Manipulation and Grasping• Overseeing and executing the design and development (software, mechanical, and electrical) of a custom anthropomorphic manipulation system, a 6 DOF vehicle motion simulation platform, major software architecture revisions, and customer demos and presentationsTeam Lead, Advanced Perception and 3D Object Identification• Oversaw and helped execute the design and development of a probabilistic multi-modal sensing platform with the ability to both identify known 3D objects and create models of unknown objects on-the-flyTask Lead, Custom Manipulator Design and Fabrication• Responsibilities included performing kinematic optimizations, ICD generation, software architecture design, and custom controller programming

Research Lead on three Research and Development Efforts• Efforts included the design of convergent stereo vision platforms, augmented reality systems, and 3D probabilistic mapping for enhanced situational awareness and reduced operator workload.

Task Lead and Design Engineer, Space Reflector Division• Responsibilities included overseeing the design, development, and verification testing of an innovative space reflector restraint prototype design to be used on a new commercial space reflector design. The flight version of the prototype is currently orbiting the earth.

Thesis Title: Vehicle Dynamic Modeling for the Prediction and Prevention of Vehicle Rollover• Design/Development of autonomous robotic platforms and DSP based control, DAQ, and embedded systems• Performed vehicle model validation testing on a live test track• Developed graduate level mechatronics lab activities, designed and built the robots used in the class, and was the class TA

Research Lead, mobile robotic platforms for proposed defense applications• Worked on the DARPA MICE program• Responsible for the design, fabrication, testing, and demonstration of the first two generations of a custom designed mobile robotic platform. Completed conceptual design of a third generation prototype.• Surface mapping/reverse eng. and industrial motion control programming

Setup and execution of extended life tests; machining and welding