About Us

Caleb Horan holds an M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, along with a Certification of Expertise in Robotics. His technical expertise spans robotics software development, machine vision, and manipulation, integrating cutting-edge tools like ROS2, machine learning, and behavior trees. He has extensive experience leading interdisciplinary robotics teams on projects such as autonomous radiation survey systems, advanced equipment prototyping, and novel approaches to ceramic additive manufacturing. These teams ranged from Ph.D. researchers to undergraduate interns, delivering impactful solutions under tight deadlines. His responsibilities included managing multiple projects, organizing and leading meetings, planning agendas and project timelines, and ensuring effective communication among team members. Caleb also completed entrepreneurial coursework at the UT Austin McCombs School of Business, equipping him to lead new ventures. 

Janak Panthi earned his M.S. in Robotics from UT Austin, along with a Certification of Expertise in Robotics. Prior to his graduate studies, he accumulated six years of industry experience in design, application engineering, and research and development. Notably, he led the end-to-end research and development of an electro-pneumatic paper-reel changeover system, overseeing all phases from conceptualization to production. This included managing a team and developing engineering and pneumatic schematics, coordinating with vendors and customers, managing assembly and quality testing, and driving marketing efforts to enhance product visibility.

Janak also brings six years of experience in the Army Reserves, where he performed and supervised maintenance and recovery operations on wheeled vehicles.

He has authored several publications in leading robotics journals.