Nickolas Penning

Nickolas Penning is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in robotics and control systems, currently serving as a Principal Robotics Engineer at The Toro Company since September 2020, where key contributions include the development of autonomous vehicle path planning algorithms and safety-critical software. Prior to this role, Nickolas Penning was a Control System Engineer at Baxter International Inc., where notable achievements included designing a new Fluid Level Sensor Housing and integrating closed-loop algorithms for sensor detection. Additional experience includes work as a Software Engineer on various projects at Honeywell and Smiths Medical, along with practical mechanical skills gained during early roles in golf course maintenance. Nickolas Penning holds a BAEM degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Minnesota.