Education
M.S. Mechanical Engineering
Specialization in Dynamics and Controls
Specialization in Dynamics and Controls
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
2019
Gainesville, FL
2019
B.S. Electrical Engineering
B.S. Computer Engineering
Certificate Hybrid Vehicle Engineering
B.S. Computer Engineering
Certificate Hybrid Vehicle Engineering
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
December 2012
Houghton, MI
December 2012
- GPA 3.85 and Dean’s List
- Relevant Courses: Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Motor Drives
- Activities: WMTU Radio Show Host 2011-2012; Aerospace Enterprise; Broomball
Patents
Grasp assist system with triple Brummel soft anchor ‐ US Patent 11,019,862
Jun 1, 2021
Laske, E. / McBryan E.R. / Peters, B.J. / Rogers, J.M.
Grasp assist system ‐ US Patent 10,888,487
Jan 12, 2021
Laske, E. / McBryan E.R. / Peters, B.J. / Rogers, J.M.
Grasp assist device with automatic mode control logic ‐ US Patent 9,878,452 (EU Patent DE102016210252B4)
Jan 30, 2018
Laske, E. / Ihrke, C.A. / Davis, D.R.
Control of a glove‐based grasp assist device ‐ US Patent 9,120,220 (EU Patent DE102013202749 B4)
Sep 1, 2015
Laske, E. / Bergelin, B.J. / Ihrke, C.A. / Davis, D.R. / Linn, D.M. / Sanders, A.M. / Askew, R.S. / Ensley, K.
Publications
Registering Articulated Objects With Human-in-the-loop Corrections ‐ 2022 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS)
Mar 11, 2022
Hagenow, M. / Senft, E. / Laske, E. / Hambuchen, K. / et al
Affordance Template Registration via Human-in-the-loop Corrections ‐ 2021 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS)
Sep 28, 2021
Hagenow, M. / Zinn, M. / Fong, T. / Laske, E. / Hambuchen, K.
Development and Testing of Robotically Assisted Extravehicular Activity Gloves ‐ 47th International Conference on Environmental Systems
Jul 16, 2017
Rogers, J.M. / Peters, B.J. / Laske, E.A. / McBryan E.R.
The Influence of Robotic Assistance on Reducing Neuromuscular Effort And Fatigue… ‐ 47th International Conference on Environmental Systems
Jul 16, 2017
Madden K.E. / Deshpande A.D. / Peters, B.J. / Rogers, J.M. / Laske, E.A. / McBryan E.R.
Robotically Assisted EVA Gloves for ISS and Exploration ‐ ISS Research and Development Conference
2016
Rogers, J.M. / Peters, B.J. / Laske, E.A. / McBryan E.R. / Joyce C.
RoboGlove – A Grasp Assist Device for Earth and Space ‐ 45th International Conference on Environmental Systems
Sep 1, 2015
Diftler, M.A. / Bridgwater, L.B. / Rogers, J.M. / Laske, E.A. / Ensley, K.G. / Lee, J.H. / Ihrke, C.A. / Davis, D.R. / Linn, D.M.
Work Experience
Aug. 2009 – Present
Principal Investigator – Smart Habitat Robotics
April 2019 – Present
- Lead a multidisciplinary team of up to 9 engineers performing technology development for robot subsystems using state of the art project management techniques formed from a hybrid of Agile and traditional waterfall methodologies.
- Managed a budget of $2.5M, assembled team members from within the organization and worked with contractors to find new and existing talent to create a cohesive team.
- Directed development path to target the technology that would benefit the organization as a whole as well as upcoming spaceflight programs.
- Interfaced with other PIs across the agency to build relationships and enable networking amongst team members, consolidate lessons-learned, and promote future partnerships.
- Mentored junior Electrical Engineers through PCB design and development tasks.
- Key architecture designer for sensor fusion and fault tolerant control of a robotic series elastic joint.
Electrical & Computer Engineer ‐ Robotic Systems Technology (JSC-ER4)
March 2013 – Present
Lead electronics engineer for Robonaut 2‘s hand, forearm and other related spin‐off projects responsible for:
- Designing the sensing, control, and motor drive electronics of dexterous, humanoid robotic forearms for use in an EVA space environment
- Implementing and analyzing firmware in hardware-description languages and software in C and C++
- Continued development of the “RoboGlove” robotic grasp assist device electronics, software and sensing
- Rapidly designed electronics and software for Robonaut spin-off project prototypes
Robotics Engineer – Woodside Energy, Ltd.
January 2018 – May 2018
Assigned by NASA to Woodside Energy to provide advice, lend my expertise, and guide development of their fledgling robotics program:
- Mentored and guided the robotics team through details of robotics operation such that they could become better buyers of related technologies.
- Instructed and tutored employees in robotics and software development techniques for robots.
- Participated as part of the team of engineers that performed on-site testing of robots at a live liquified natural gas processing facility.
- Exchanged lessons learned on utilizing modern project management methodologies to promote iterative development and nimble reaction to change, while still enabling reporting features for management through the use of JIRA.
May 2012 – October 2013
- Continued development of “RoboGlove” electronics and software reducing size, power consumption, and complexity
- Developed multiple-build-variation power channel controller for Robonaut 2‘s battery backpack
- Co-chair of Website Governance Board and carried out all changes, upgrades, and updates
- Technical lead of the Co-op Housing Board leading the migration and new implementation of the website
Jan. 2011 – Sep. 2011
- Developed and programmed a calibration system for the dexterous finger joint sensors on Robonaut 2
- Engineered a modular multi-axis motor driver for brushless DC motors
- Developed high and low‐level control software (patent‐pending) for “RoboGlove,” including human interface
- Organized and facilitated build-up of ISS flight-copy and industrial partner’s development robots’ forearms
- Designed hardware to be used to speed up development processes and testing setup for individual components
- Chaired Website Governance Board and carried out all changes, upgrades, and updates
Co-op – Electronics Design and Instrumentation (JSC-EV2)
May 2010 – Aug. 2010
- Designed power supply for experimental LED panel to be flown on ISS
- Designed circuitry and PCBs of expansion modules for wireless sensor nodes which included piezoelectric device charge-amps, automatic cross-talk testing, and interface boards
- Was an integral team member for the Habitat Demonstration Unit’s avionics and control system development, integration, assembly, testing and troubleshooting
- Developed firmware in C for the wireless sensor network system’s MSP430 microcontroller, which included full APIs such as a serial interface API
Co-op – ISS Mechanisms and Maintenance (JSC-DX4)
Aug. 2009 – Jan. 2010
- Created failure case book, pertaining to the Regenerative Environmental Control and Life Support System (Regen-ECLSS) of the ISS, to be used for planning simulations for training flight controllers and crew
- Designed quick-reference summary sheets detailing the fluid umbilical connectors internal to the ISS, including their failure modes and troubleshooting tasks
- Engineered a simplified electrical schematic of the Waste and Hygiene Compartment subsystem from Russian and Boeing system schematics for reference troubleshooting
- Assisted in Mission Control Center flight controller troubleshooting and administrative tasks
Companion Computers, LLC
Jun. 2008 – Present
Owner & Technician
Provide engineering consulting services, IT and web hosting services, as well as computing rentals.
Regency Machining Co.
Feb. 2006 – July 2008
Machinist
- Programmed CNC machines using ANILAM control software
- Developed machining processes for new parts
- Fabricated parts using vertical and CNC mills, lathes, and other heavy machinery
Bishop Foley Catholic High School
Aug. 2005 – July 2008
IT / Teaching Assistant
- Established curriculum and instructed a semester-long “Introduction to Robotics” class
- Instituted and instructed summer workshop in robotics
- Guided students through stages of robot design
- Set-up UGS Solid-Edge CAD package on school computers
- Provided technical support for computers on campus
FIRST Robotics, Team 910 (Bishop Foley Catholic High School)
Aug. 2004 – June 2008
Lead Programmer
- Collaborated with other sub-teams to engineer and build an autonomous robot
- Set goals for the robot design, control and automation
- Programmed and trouble-shot robot control system and autonomous algorithms
- Coached team members through design process
- Coordinated with other team leaders to strengthen team organization
- Analyzed and evaluated new sensors
Technical Skills
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- C / C++
- VHDL
- Java
- Circuit Design
- Python
- HTML / CSS / JavaScript
- Altium Designer
- MATLAB / Simulink
- Pro/E / Creo