Eric Mak

Engineer interested in robotics and product design. Currently studying mechanical engineering at the University of Waterloo.

Work Experience

Physical Intelligence (π)

jan 2026 - present

mechatronics intern, building hardware for data collection

physicalintelligence.company

Syncere

jul 2025 - aug 2025

robotics engineering intern, building Lume 0-1

syncereai.com

OTTO by Rockwell Automation

sep 2024 - dec 2024

robotics intern, working on autonomous forklifts

ottomotors.com

North Star Windows & Doors

jan 2024 - apr 2024

process engineering intern, working on jigs and fixtures for window manufacturing

northstarwindows.com

Projects

Asymmetrical End-Effector

functional end-effector for laundry folding with 20% performance increase over off-the-shelf grippers

Lamp Shade Enclosure

retractable lamp shade prototype using a four bar linkage mechanism, demoed to a16z, Sequoia, and others

Pneumatic Saw Fixtures

custom saw fixtures for injection molded window profiles, reducing costs by 40%

Maze Navigation Robot

self-navigating LEGO Mindstorm vehicle with DFS algorithm, achieving 60%+ maze solving rate

Potentiometer Controlled Maze

modernized ball maze with 3-DOF tilt, most enjoyed product among 100+ students at toy design fair

Electric Scooter Components

handle bar, stem, and fork for a 0-1 electric scooter in 6061-T6 aluminum