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Allen Liu

Jingkun (Allen) Liu

Head of Robotic Engineering @ Whelix | MS Robotics, Northwestern | BS ME & CS, Rose-Hulman


About Me

I am a robotics engineer with a passion for building intelligent systems that seamlessly integrate hardware, software, and machine learning. Currently serving as Head of Robotic Engineering at Whelix, I lead the development of next-generation robotic solutions.

My journey in robotics spans both industry and academia. I hold a Master of Science in Robotics from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering & Computer Science from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Prior to my current role, I worked as an Embedded Robotics Software Engineer at DEKA Research & Development, where I contributed to cutting-edge medical and mobility devices.

Core Expertise:

  • Embedded Systems: Real-time control systems, microcontroller programming, hardware-software integration
  • Robot Manipulation: Motion planning, kinematics, trajectory optimization, and control
  • Machine Learning for Robotics: Computer vision, reinforcement learning, and perception systems
  • Software Development: ROS/ROS2, C/C++, Python, with a focus on robust and scalable architectures

I thrive at the intersection of mechanical design, electrical systems, and intelligent software, building robots that can perceive, reason, and act in complex real-world environments.


Experience

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Head of Robotic Engineer

Whelix

December 2024 - Present | Pittsburgh, PA → Boston, MA

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Embedded Robotics Software Engineer

DEKA Research & Development

July 2022 - July 2023 | Manchester, NH


Education

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Master of Science in Robotics

Northwestern University

2023 - 2025 | Evanston, IL

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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering & Computer Science

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

2018 - 2022 | Terre Haute, IN


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