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HI, I'M BEN. I
MAKE
THINGS.

Engineer — Builder — Prototyper

I have a background in Materials Science & Mechanical Engineering. I have worked in the Semiconductor and Additive Manufacturing industries. I am currently designing exhibits and teaching engineering skills at Chabot Space & Science Center.

Title Engineer in Residence
Speciality Prototyping
Location San Francisco
Background Maker / Builder
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01 Selected Work 5 PROJECTS LOGGED
Build Your Own Rover
2026
#Laser Cutter, Woodworking, Electronics

Build Your Own Rover

Laser cut plywood as a platform for quick 30min - 1hour rover builds.

Crystal Processing Machine Prototype
2026
#Hardware, Software, Woodworking

Crystal Processing Machine

A machine that fit Chabot's roverscape activity, collecting crystals from a mars-like surface and analyzing them to see if they could be used as a resource. This activity let guests take their crystals and "process" them into rocket fuel.

Astrobee Laboratory
2021
#Hardware, Manufacturing

Astrobee Laboratory

Created a mini laboratory for usage aboard the ISS that fit into existing Astrobee robots.