Hi! My name is Brevin Banks. I am a Robotics Engineer with training and education in the Design of Control Systems, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Mechanical/Mechatronic Design. My primary experience has been in Medical Device product development and R&D.
I love all things engineering, especially when I am working on projects that can be used in the medical industry to save lives and assist doctors or nurses. I also love making things move with the power of controls and actuation.
I am completing an M.S. in Computer Science of Robotics with an emphasis in Medical Robotics From Johns Hopkins University May 2024, and I recieved a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University in 2022.
I've worked on many projects at these institutions including the software and mechanical development of a human spine stress testing robot, the creation of a miniature desk compatible 6 DOF robot arm, the software design of a high pressure IV catheter robotic testing system, and I directed a research team to complete a study on affordable lower limb prosthetic feet.
My Master's work at Johns Hopkins University has been focussed on the implimentation of an innovative control system on surgical hand over hand guidance robots to improve the robot-human interaction transparency and stability.
I have industry experience working at BD Medical and Stryker, both medical companies. At BD I primarily practiced mechanical design and the design of experiments to test IV Catheter performance. During my time with Stryker I developed robotic automated testing equipment to simulate arthroscopic surgery with a large focus in computer vision.
In my free time I enjoy working with my 3D printer, listening to music, running and weight lifting, and playing the occasional video game. On the side I like to make program and develop simple Video Games. My wife and I are from the western United States and love the outdoors. We often go for long walks and hikes.
