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Meet the Creators

A dynamic trio of robotics enthusiasts, software wizards, and all-around innovators! Get to know the minds behind Broverette.

Prof. Jaerock Kwon

JK

LinkedIn: Jaerock's LinkedIn
GitHub: Jaerock's GitHub
Email: jrkwon@umich.edu

Brief Bio:
Professor Jaerock Kwon is a robotics expert and the faculty advisor for the Broverette project. He guides the team in developing cutting-edge robotics solutions and provides invaluable insights from his extensive research experience. When he’s not teaching or conducting research, you can find him tinkering with robots in the lab.

Humberto Ruiz-Ochoa

HR

LinkedIn: Humberto's LinkedIn
GitHub: Humberto's GitHub
Email: hruiz@umich.edu

Brief Bio:
Humberto is a Robotics Master’s student at the University of Michigan. With a background in computer science and a passion for robotics, he leads the development of the Broverette platform. Humberto is a ROS expert and enjoys working on projects that push the boundaries of what robots can do.

Ali Al-Bustami

AA

LinkedIn: Ali's LinkedIn
GitHub: Ali's GitHub
Email: abustami@umich.edu

Brief Bio:
Ali is a Computer Science Master’s student at the University of Michigan. With a background in software development and a keen interest in robotics, he contributes to the software development and integration of the Broverette platform. Ali is passionate about creating innovative solutions that make robots smarter and more capable.

We hope our collective enthusiasm, unique backgrounds, and complementary skill sets make Broverette a robust and versatile robot platform. Feel free to reach out to any of us for questions, collaborations, or just to chat about all things robotics!