Hersch Nathan

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Engineer, Roboticist, Puppeteer

I am a roboticist and puppeteer fascinated with how humans interact with motion. I have experience in robotics, show programming, puppets, props, electronics design, and embedded systems. Currently pursuing my Masters in Systems, Control and Robotics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden. Graduate of University of Kentucky in Lexington, United States of America with a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Bachelors of Arts in Theatre. My work experience includes being Mechatronics Intern at Universal Creative's Advanced Technology Initiatives and Robotics and Automation Intern at Los Alamos National Laboratories in Automation, Robotics, and Controls group. Seeking to contribute to pushing the bounds of possibility in robotics. Open to opportunities.

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Capabilities

  • I design and integrate robotic systems for rapid prototyping, research, and production applications. My experience includes controls, simulation, and system integration across a range of robotic platforms, with proficiency in ROS, Isaac Sim, and LabVIEW.

  • I develop show programming for live performance and interactive environments. My work includes QLab, ShowForge, ETC EOS, and supporting scripting workflows, with the ability to adapt to existing production systems or build new ones as needed

  • I design and prototype embedded and electrical systems for control, sensing, and custom technical applications. My experience includes PCB design in Altium and KiCad, along with C/C++ and FreeRTOS development on STM32, RP2040, ESP32, and Arduino platforms.

  • I design and build puppets and props for performance, installation, and interactive use. My work includes soft-body puppetry and the development of complex interactive props that combine physical fabrication with electronics.

Let’s Build Something Great

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