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Nathan Nguyen.
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Robotics

Pneumatics

I design pneumatic subsystems for VEX robots, including actuated wings, docking mechanisms, locking devices, and over-center linkage claws. My work focuses on packaging cylinders cleanly, routing tubing, selecting mounting geometry, and creating mechanisms that actuate reliably while holding position under load

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RoboticsSally & Cruz · Push Back Gamma Robots
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RoboticsLuigi & Guido · Push Back Competition Robots
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RoboticsRafiki & Simba · High Stakes Competition Robots
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RoboticsChip & Dale · Beta Competition Robots
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RoboticsEncore · Publicity T-Shirt Cannon Robot
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KUdos Team Captain · Lead Designer · Founding Member

KUdos VEX-UAug 2022 - PresentFlint, Michigan

Lead mechanical design, fabrication, strategy, and team operations for Kettering’s VEX U robotics team, with work across CAD, prototyping, 3D printing, CNC manufacturing, robot assembly, and competition preparation

OnshapeRobot Design & FabricationMechanism DesignPneumaticsRapid PrototypingFDM 3D PrintingCNC RoutingTechnical DocumentationMedia ProductionTeam LeadershipProject Management
  • Lead design, fabrication, and overall strategy for high-performance VEX U and VEX AI robots
  • Own major robot subsystems from concept through competition, including Onshape CAD, prototyping, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and iteration
  • Coordinate build operations by managing schedules, workflows, priorities, and team member responsibilities across the season
  • Manufacture and integrate robot components using 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal, COTS parts, and custom fabricated parts
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, CAD references, media, and build resources to support team development
  • Mentor members on robot design, fabrication techniques, engineering decision-making, and project management
Positions
  • KUdos Team Captain · May 2026 - Present
  • Lead Designer · May 2026 - Present
  • B-Section Team Captain · Aug 2024 - May 2026
  • Lead Designer and Fabricator · Aug 2022 - May 2026
  • B-Section Build Lead · Aug 2022 - Aug 2024
Awards & Achievements
  • VEX AI Worlds Semi-Finalist, ranked 3rd and undefeated in qualification matches
  • VEX Worlds 2024 Build Award Winner in the Innovation Division
  • First team in the world, across all levels, to score on the High Stake and complete a Tier 3 climb
  • Earned multiple Innovate Awards, including 2 tournament awards, 1 Signature Event award, and 1 VEX U Worlds award
  • Earned VEX AI Excellence and Energy Awards
  • Presented on the Finals stage to a live audience of 8,000+ with 33,000+ YouTube views