Sichuan Huang

Mechatronics Engineer @Flexiv Robotics

Force-controlled Grippers – Co-led the development, maintenance, and implementation of the firmware (C), production QC test App and GUI (C++), and data processor (Python) for grippers; – Conducted experiments and data analysis to evaluate the force-controlled performance of grippers; – Created and transferred standard test procedures and qualification metrics to the production team for assurance of the force-controlled performance of grippers. • Sensors and Actuators – Designed test bench for research of position sensing optimization and new sensing technologies; – Developed C++ apps in Linux to automate encoder performance evaluation tests using EtherCAT; – Evaluated encoder performance and developed methods to identify potential issues of the encoder system; – Embedded software programming on microcontrollers to interface with encoders for investigation of position sensing and optimization technologies; – Wrote C++ stepper motor driver and demo apps in Linux to facilitate auto-calibration of force-torque sensors using EtherCAT communication; – Developed C++ test app and GUI in Linux to enable cross-check of force-torque sensors using EtherCAT. • Others – Maintained timely oral and written technical reports about engineering activities.