Prashant Rao

Prashant Rao is a seasoned professional in the field of robotics and mechanical engineering with extensive experience in research and development. Currently serving as a Senior R&D Test and Integration Engineer at Apptronik since November 2024, Prashant previously led robotic design as a Research Scientist at Diligent Robotics from November 2018 to April 2024, focusing on the Moxi - Nurse's Assistant Robot. Prior roles include Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Texas at Austin, where advanced real-time multi-body robotic systems were developed, and Graduate Assistant at the University of Maine in the Rehabilitation and Neuro-Muscular Robotics Lab. Prashant's academic achievements include earning a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, alongside a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University-Kingsville.