NU Robotics Club and Open Hours in the IER High
Bay
The NU Robotics Club will be showing off some of its latest robots, and the IER High Bay will be
open for
the community to explore our main research hub.
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10:00am – 12:00pm |
High Bay (EXP 101) |
Startup/Alumni Panel
Join three Northeastern-affiliated founders who are advancing the frontiers of robotics. Hear
about their entrepreneurial journeys, lessons learned, and how academic research can translate
into
impactful ventures.
Panelists:
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Samantha Johnson
Samantha Johnson is the founder and CEO of Tatum Robotics, a company dedicated
to developing innovative assistive technology for the DeafBlind community. Her
journey began
at Northeastern University, where she pursued bioengineering and discovered the
challenges faced
by DeafBlind individuals—sparking her passion for accessibility. Tatum Robotics’
flagship
device, the Tatum T1, enables first-time independent access to tactile sign. The
company collaborates
with the Helen Keller National Center, Perkins School for the Blind, and the
Usher Syndrome
Coalition. Samantha has earned recognitions such as Forbes 30 Under 30 North
America, the Citizens
Workforce Innovation Prize, and the Helen Keller Accessibility Award.
,
Founder & CEO,
Tatum Robotics
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Ted Lutkus
Ted Lutkus is the founder and CEO of Onyx, a software platform that trains AI
models on hardware physics to improve simulation and control accuracy. He earned
his bioengineering
degree at Northeastern and discovered robotics during his second co-op at Amazon
Robotics.
Ted began a PhD in robotics under Prof. Taskin Padir before founding Onyx, which
grew from a
research concept to a revenue-generating company. Onyx is now raising its
pre-seed round, and Ted
looks forward to sharing his journey from academia to entrepreneurship with the
Northeastern community.
,
Founder & CEO,
Onyx Robotics
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Jagatpreet Nir
Jagatpreet Nir is a Senior Engineer at CRABI Robotics, where he works on
developing
fault-tolerant autonomy stacks that make robotic systems more reliable and
adaptable in the real
world. He completed his Ph.D. in Computer Engineering (Robotics) at Northeastern
University, focusing
on building robust and resilient robotic systems. His journey has been shaped by
a passion for turning
research and creative ideas into practical, real-world solutions. Over the last
10 years, he has worked
with several startups across India and the United States, gaining firsthand
experience in the fast-paced
and often unpredictable world of technology innovation. Outside of work, he
stays active playing tennis
and racquetball.
,
Senior Engineer,
CRABI Robotics
🍕 A pizza lunch will be provided for
attendees.
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1:30pm – 2:30pm |
Raytheon Amphitheater (Egan 240) |
IER Core Faculty Speaker Series
Come hear IER Core Faculty discuss their current research on wearable technologies, with four
different takes on these rapidly emerging technologies.
☕ Coffee and cookies will be served during the
session.
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3:00pm – 4:00pm |
Raytheon Amphitheater (Egan 240) |
PhD Poster Session
IER PhD students will be presenting their research in an informal setting. Meet with our PhDs to
find out
what is currently going on in their labs!
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4:30pm – 6:00pm |
Raytheon Amphitheater (Egan 240) |
