Rugged Robotics
Vienny Nguyen has over a decade of experience in robotics engineering. In 2006, they began their career as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at The Ohio State University, where they taught solid modeling, basic programming, and problem solving skills to first year students. In 2007, they were an Engineering Co-op at NASA. From 2013 to 2017, they worked at NASA as an Applications Developer for Robotic Operation and a Mechanical Design Engineer in Robotic Systems. In 2017, they joined Houston Mechatronics, Inc. as a Senior Robotics Engineer and Hardware Lead, where they were responsible for the design of dexterous manipulation systems for the subsea transforming robot, Aquanaut. Vienny was also responsible for the hardware development and production of technology systems that improve industrial process, safety, and control. In 2022, they became a Senior Robotics Engineer at Rugged Robotics.
Vienny Nguyen obtained their Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University in 2010 and their Master's degree in the same field from the same university in 2012.
Rugged Robotics
Founded by a registered P.E. and a NASA engineer, Rugged Robotics is a Houston-based, construction technology company, aimed at improving labor productivity through the introduction of robotics and automation. Rugged builds hardware enabled solutions to real world problems and is developing a portfolio of robotic platforms for use on commercial construction sites. Each product they offer solves an existing pain-point, performs tangible work, and saves contractors time and money.