Robert Culver

Robert Culver is a Research and Development Engineer at Kennon Products, Inc., where responsibilities include supporting the design and fabrication of advanced military inflatable life preserver units and designing systems for an automated Pick and Place machine aimed at significantly increasing production rates. Notably, collaboration with Toyota Engineering North America involved the development of a lightweight inflatable kite using innovative bonding methods, and Robert co-authored a paper on baffled inflatable wings for airborne wind energy. Prior to this role, Robert gained experience as a Plumber's Apprentice at Rubber Ducky Refinishing, participating in over 300 jobs and successfully designing plumbing systems that adhered to rigorous inspection standards. Robert holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wyoming, earned between 2017 and 2021.