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Yutai Liu

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Robotics Simulation Engineer at Lightwheel who developed an Isaac Sim teleoperation and data-collection workflow for multiple robot types.

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At Lightwheel, I developed a simulation-based teleoperation and data-collection workflow in NVIDIA Isaac Sim and Isaac Lab. It integrated Manus gloves, Vive trackers, and Pico to collect demonstrations across dexterous hands, robotic arms, wheeled mobile bases, and humanoid robots.

I evaluated an Isaac Sim VLA policy trained on the Vega 1P for medical-device grasping, aligning simulated RGB camera parameters with the physical camera to reduce the reality gap. I also integrated real-robot and motion-capture data and tuned simulation parameters to reproduce observed behavior.

At Luxshare-ICT, I developed a high-frequency coaxial cable handbook covering validation, RF testing, and inspection standards. I also designed cable connectors and crimping machine systems, and supported a new cable vendor's production readiness through process capability and measurement-system assessments.

At Apple Inc., I supported antenna design and manufacturing for MacBook Air, including DFM-based process development and capability evaluations. My project work also includes a PID-controlled heating-stage panel, a portable traffic-light prototype, and a regenerative braking torque controller in MATLAB/Simulink.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Robotics Simulation Engineer

Lightwheel

Apr 2026 - Oct 2026 (6 months)

Developed simulation-based teleoperation and data-collection workflows in NVIDIA Isaac Sim and Isaac Lab, integrating Manus gloves, Vive trackers, and Pico for dexterous hands, robotic arms, wheeled mobile bases, and humanoid robots. Evaluated a VLA policy for medical-device grasping and performed system identification to reduce the reality gap.

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Antenna Module Manufacturing Design Engineer

May 2023 - Dec 2023 (7 months)

Supported new antenna design for MacBook Air by leading DFM-based process development and capability evaluations, resolving process and fixture issues for stable ramp to mass production. Conducted verification of PFAS-free materials and supported insert-molding processes, laser welding, soldering, and adhesive dispensing.

Dalhousie University logoDU

Research Assistant

Dalhousie University

May 2022 - Dec 2022 (7 months)

Upgraded and tested experimental systems, including replacement of differential pressure transducers and optimization of pump operation. Used OriginLab and Excel to fit gas holdup distributions to a theoretical lognormal distribution.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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University of Alberta

Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering

2022 - 2024

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta, completed in December 2024.

Dalhousie University logoDU

Dalhousie University

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

2018 - 2022

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Dalhousie University, completed in May 2022.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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