Sam Casimiri

I am currently working with the Robotics and Automation group at Vineland Research and Innovation Center. I have a passion for robotics, 3D printing, and mechanical systems!

Robotics & Automation Research Technician 

Vineland Research and Innovation Center

June 2022 - Present

• Contributed to the development of an autonomous greenhouse cucumber harvesting system 
• Successfully created and designed a "Pitch & Yaw" Camera System for tele-operative control 
• Successfully created automatic code for robotic arm-to-camera calibration, significantly improving time compared to the previous calibration method 
• Implemented and tested robotic systems in laboratory and greenhouse environment

Math and Science Tutor

Scholars Education

January 2022 - June 2022

• Tutored Students ranging from grade 3 to University mathematics and science

Mechanical Engineering Intern

POSS Design LTD

May 2019 - December 2019

• created Solidworks drawings for machine parts 
• Updated old engineering drawings in Solidworks 
• Worked with the quality assurance department to measure machined parts with the Hexagon Absolute Arm Compact 
• Assembled machines and set them up to be shipped 
• Designed thrust housing and gearbox adapter

Bachelors of Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

York University, Lassonde School of Engineering