Development of the MIT Cheetah Robot

Led key aspects of the design and development of the groundbreaking MIT Cheetah robot, known for its record-breaking speed, energy efficiency, and ability to run and jump over obstacles autonomously using custom-designed high-torque-density electric motors and control algorithms.

Creation of the MIT Mini Cheetah

Spearheaded the development of the MIT Mini Cheetah, a smaller, highly dynamic, and robust quadruped robot capable of performing backflips, trotting, bounding, and recovering from falls. Its design emphasized low-cost, modularity, and accessibility for research.

Co-founding Ghost Robotics

Co-founded Ghost Robotics, a company that successfully commercialized quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicles (Q-UGVs) based on his research in direct-drive actuation, creating robust and agile robots for defense, enterprise, and research markets.

Pioneering Direct-Drive Actuators in Robotics

Significantly advanced the field of direct-drive and proprioceptive actuators for robotic systems, enabling robots with superior force control, agility, and robustness compared to traditional geared systems.

Chief Robot Officer at Agility Robotics

Appointed as Chief Robot Officer at Agility Robotics, a leading company in humanoid robotics, to drive innovation and advancement in their robot platforms like Digit, focusing on enhancing their capabilities for real-world applications.

Y Combinator - Year 2024

Babson College

Westford Academy