Max Thomsen Email & Phone Number

Hawthorne, California, United States

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

-Developed a method for local shape estimation of objects using mechanochromic structurally-colored tactile sensors-Created a process for optically fabricating patterned mechanochromic films with angled Bragg structures-Researched the scalability and application space of color-dynamic materials, with a focus on their use in robotics and sensing.

Long Beach, California, United States

-Designed a pneumatically-actuated laser safety enclosure for a Class 4 laser to Class 1 laser safety standards for use on a production line

Cambridge, MA

-Investigated the use of deep learning methods using PyTorch with robotics simulators to develop a procedure for automated design of robotic grippers-Evaluated gripper performance on different object classes, comparing to grippers optimized with evolutionary strategies

-Designed instruments for sensing and sampling operations using SolidWorks to use on a physical testbed meant for evaluating and investigating autonomy technologies for future NASA missions-Carried out extensive testing of the instruments, especially of a specialized sampling drill in order to optimize them for various design features

Cambridge, MA

-Re-designed, prototyped, and tested various parts--including a new motor actuator system and base--of a lightweight extending series-parallel robotic arm with high maneuverability and stiffness.-Performed calculations to optimize the design of scissor linkages for extension ratio while using the robot’s motors to their full potential.-Prototyped various.

Barcelona Area, Spain

-Investigated the use of deep learning to predict the torques at the joints of a human arm in motion.-Developed an inverse dynamics model of the human arm and used MATLAB to simulate its motion.

Cambridge, MA

-Upgraded and modernized an iOS app that allows students to order food, sign up for school activities, and manage their funds from their phones.

Cambridge, MA

-Researched methods of reducing energy use in buildings and performed lighting and energy audits of municipal buildings.-Wrote recommendations on energy efficiency for the City of Cambridge.

Cambridge, MA

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering With A Concentration In Control, Instrumentation, And Robotics

High School, Salutatorian

Activities and Societies: Underwater Robotics Team, Computer Science Club, Ocean Science Bowl Team, Volleyball