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In my years of experience, I contributed to numerous projects that ranged from paralysis rehabilitation, neuromechanics, material design, and smart grippers. I am the first inventor of a pending patent and various publications. I am available to take on new work. See my contact information below and get in touch.
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My skills and specialties include Python, FEM, CAD, Optimisation, Sensor and Actuator Design, Signal Processing and Research.
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Technology and engineering have always been my passion. During my PhD, I have learned that the best way to apply my creativity is in research. Being at the forefront of technology and innovation is the ideal way to keep my creative juices flowing.
I finished my Ph.D. in Robotics where I worked with artificial muscles to power novel kinds of Smart Grippers. During which, I was able to create robotics systems that were patented or published.
I am currently working at Penn State University, where I was able to design an implantable artificial muscle for gait rehabilitation within a Guinea Fowl Animal Model. My current project includes the design of a fully 3D printable compliant exo-glove for hand rehabilitation in stroke patients.
I am a Swiss national who loves to travel and enjoy great food. I love music and am always on the lookout for new hobbies and interests.
Publications
- Patent Application: Microgripper Device (EP 4 026 659 A1)
- Designing compliant mechanisms composed of shape memory alloy and actuated by induction heating
- 2021 IOP Smart Materials and Structure
- Characterization and Verification of Eddy-Current Position Sensing for Magnetic Levitation
- 2021 IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
- A Self-Biasing Shape Memory Alloy Gripper for Lightweight Applications
- 2021 IEEE/RSJ IROS
- Control-Free Mechanical Oscillator Powered by Shape Memory Alloys
- 2021 IEEE/ASME AIM
- Integrated, Eddy-Current-Based Sensing of Rotor Position for Magnetic Levitation
- 2020 IEEE ECCE
- Shape memory effect of benchmark compliant mechanisms designed with topology optimization
- 2020 IEEE/ASME AIM
- Multi-Output Compliant Shape Memory Alloy Bias-Spring Actuators
- 2020 IEEE/ASME AIM
- Design analysis of a shape memory alloy bias-spring linear actuator
- 2019 IEEE LDIA
- Actuation Displacement Analysis of a Self-Switching Shape Memory Alloy Buckled Beam
- 2018 IEEE ICEMS
- Analysis and Reduction of Time Response in Thermally Activated Shape Memory Alloys
- 2018 IEEE ICEMS
- Design and Modelling of a Flexure-based Bistable Gripper Powered by Shape Memory Alloys (Pending)
- IEEE/ASME Transaction on Mechatronics
- An Untethered Mechanically-Intelligent Inchworm Robot Powered by a Shape Memory Alloy Oscillator (Pending)
- Elsevier Sensors and Actuators A: Physical
Sean Thomas - Smart Robotics PhD 