Michael Ripperger

Michael Ripperger is a Senior Research Engineer at Southwest Research Institute, where responsibilities include developing software for robot path planning, 3D perception, and manufacturing process development, as well as leading software development teams for advanced robotic systems. Prior experience includes roles as a Research Engineer and Engineer, focusing on mechanical design of custom robotics and automation solutions. Internships at Tesla Motors, Toyota, Toshiba International Corporation, and Xcel Energy provided diverse experience in materials engineering, cost planning, supplier support, and system protection engineering. Michael Ripperger holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University.