Mechanical and Robotic Engineer

Stephanie Akakabota

Designing practical, human-centered systems that bridge hardware and software.

I build medical robotic and mechatronic systems that combine embedded control, sensor integration, and testing under real clinical constraints.

Stephanie Akakabota
Stephanie Akakabota

Hello, my name is

Stephanie Akakabota

I’m a mechanical and robotics engineer specializing in designing, building, and validating mechatronic systems for prosthetics, biomechanics, and robot interfaces.

My work blends medical robotics, CAD fabrication, and sensor‑driven embedded control, so assistive device teams can move smoothly from concept to prototype.

education

Education

Mechanical engineering foundation with hands-on robotics and embedded systems coursework.

University of California, Berkeley

MS Mechanical Engineering & Lead GSI - 2026

B.S. Mechanical Engineering - 2025

Relevant Focus

Robotics, mechatronics, embedded systems, and IoT electronics.

Selected Academic Projects

Dish-sorting robot, smart cheese grater (capstone), IoT cat laser toy.

My great work

Ability or Skill

Programming
85%
Robotics
80%
Controls
75%
CAD & Fab
85%
Instrumentation
70%
Documentation
85%

Hands-On Experience and Research

Experience

I’ve contributed to engineering research, teaching, prototyping, and system validation—working across robotics, embedded systems, and mechanical design to build real-world, human-centered solutions.

Early Athletic & Academic Foundations

2021

Qualified for the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials in swimming and committed to UC Berkeley, establishing a foundation of discipline, resilience, and high-performance training that shaped my engineering and academic trajectory.

Engineering Coursework, Projects & Division I Athletics

2021 to 2025

Balanced a 20+ hour weekly training schedule as a Division I athlete while completing rigorous mechanical engineering coursework and major projects, including autonomous robotics, embedded systems, and assistive device design.

Robotics Research & Engineering Education

2024 to 2025

Conducted biomimetic robotics research in the Embodied Dexterity Group and taught robotics during Summer 2025, developing instructional modules and supporting 50+ students in programming autonomous systems.

Graduate Teaching & Mechanical Engineering Leadership

2025 to Present

Graduate Student Instructor for ME 103 and Lead Mechanical Engineer at Less Fluorescent, guiding engineering teams, developing test engineering workflows, and leading hardware design, prototyping, and system validation.

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