Kai Kwa

Kai Kwa is a Sr. Mechanical Engineer at Locus Robotics since August 2015, leading mechanical design projects for the company's inventory management system, which includes Locus robots and their supporting infrastructure. Prior to this role, Kai worked at Kiva Systems from October 2008 to June 2015 as a Mechanical Engineer, focusing on the design and testing of mobile shelving units for the Kiva Mobile Fulfillment System and implementing software tools to enhance design efficiency. Earlier experience includes a position as a Research Associate at IHMC, where Kai designed a rotary series elastic actuator and developed a lower extremity exoskeleton for paraplegic assistance. Kai holds an MSE and BSME in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, completed between 2003 and 2007.