MICHAEL P MURPHY
Sheet Metal in Waltham, MA
License number
Massachusetts 6701
Issued Date
Feb 8, 2011
Expiration Date
Nov 28, 2016
Type
Sheet Metal Journeyperson
Address
Address
Waltham, MA 02453
Professional information
Lead Robotics Engineer At Boston Dynamics
Position:
Lead Robotics Engineer at Boston Dynamics
Location:
Greater Boston Area
Industry:
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Work:
Boston Dynamics
- Waltham, MA since May 2009
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Lead Robotics Engineer
Carnegie Mellon University
Jul 2003 - Apr 2009
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PhD Student & Post Doctoral Researcher
Sikorsky Aircraft
May 2002 - Aug 2002
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Design Intern
Education:
Carnegie Mellon University 2003 - 2008
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering Yale University 1999 - 2003
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering Yale University 1999 - 2003
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Skills:
Matlab, Robotics, Solidworks, Mechanical Engineering, C++, Programming, CAD, Machining, Testing, Java, Mobile Robotics, MEMS, Rapid Prototyping, Simulations
Interests:
Photography, digital art, music recording, web design, ice/roller hockey, tennis squash, technology.
Honor & Awards:
Best T.A. in Mechanical Engineering: Spring 2004 + Spring 2006,
Best Paper in Biomimetics, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO 2004). Lichty and Waters Mechanical Engineering Senior Award for High Scholarship and Original Research, New Haven ASME leadership award, Yale University Chapter.
Methods Of Making Dry Adhesives
US Patent:
8206631, Jun 26, 2012
Filed:
Sep 18, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/562683
Inventors:
Metin Sitti - Pittsburgh PA, US
Michael Murphy - Waltham MA, US
Burak Aksak - Pittsburgh PA, US
Michael Murphy - Waltham MA, US
Burak Aksak - Pittsburgh PA, US
Assignee:
Carnegie Mellon University - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
B29C 41/20, B29C 41/22
US Classification:
264255, 264250, 264320
Abstract:
Dry adhesives and methods of making dry adhesives including a method of making a dry adhesive including applying a liquid polymer to the second end of the stem, molding the liquid polymer on the stem in a mold, wherein the mold includes a recess having a cross-sectional area that is less than a cross-sectional area of the second end of the stem, curing the liquid polymer in the mold to form a tip at the second end of the stem, wherein the tip includes a second layer stem; corresponding to the recess in the mold, and removing the tip from the mold after the liquid polymer cures.
Dry Adhesives And Methods Of Making Dry Adhesives
US Patent:
2013025, Sep 26, 2013
Filed:
Mar 18, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/845702
Inventors:
Metin Sitti - Pittsburgh PA, US
Michael Murphy - Waltham MA, US
Burak Aksak - Lubbock TX, US
Michael Murphy - Waltham MA, US
Burak Aksak - Lubbock TX, US
International Classification:
C09J 7/02
US Classification:
428 92, 428156
Abstract:
Dry adhesives and methods of making dry adhesives including a method of making a dry adhesive including applying a liquid polymer to the second end of the stem, molding the liquid polymer on the stem in a mold, wherein the mold includes a recess having a cross-sectional area that is less than a cross-sectional area of the second end of the stem, curing the liquid polymer in the mold to form a tip at the second end of the stem, wherein the tip includes a second layer stem; corresponding to the recess in the mold, and removing the tip from the mold after the liquid polymer cures.
Dry Adhesives And Methods Of Making Dry Adhesives
US Patent:
8398909, Mar 19, 2013
Filed:
Sep 18, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/562643
Inventors:
Metin Sitti - Pittsburgh PA, US
Burak Aksak - Pittsburgh PA, US
Michael Murphy - Waltham MA, US
Burak Aksak - Pittsburgh PA, US
Michael Murphy - Waltham MA, US
Assignee:
Carnegie Mellon University - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
B29C 41/20, B29C 45/14, B29C 59/02, B29C 53/00, B29C 41/22
US Classification:
264255, 264243, 264250, 264257, 264259, 264266, 264279, 264295, 264320, 264339
Abstract:
Dry adhesives and methods of making dry adhesives including a method of making a dry adhesive including applying a liquid polymer to the second end of a stem, contacting the liquid polymer on the stem with a tip shaping surface, bending the stem relative to the backing layer while contacting the liquid polymer on the stem with the tip shaping surface, curing the liquid polymer to form a tip on the second end of the stem while bending the stem relative to the backing layer and while contacting the liquid polymer on the stem with the tip shaping surface, andremoving the tip from the tip shaping surface after the liquid polymer cures.