Meet the Mentor:
Dr. Mark Gilbertson
Senior Robotics and Automation Engineer
Automotive and Aerospace Division
Mark is a Senior Robotics and Automation Engineer in the Automotive and Aerospace Division at 3M. He has been at 3M for 3.5 years where he specializes in robotic film lamination on the exterior of vehicle bodies. He also develops novel processes and technologies to robotically dispense 3M adhesives and sealants on EV parts. Prior to joining 3M, Mark completed his PhD at the University of Minnesota on the Inverse Design of Soft Robotic Actuators in a Medical Robotics Lab.
Mark Gilberston is a Senior Robotics and Automation Engineer in the Automotive and Aerospace Division at 3M.
Mentees
Kevin Tang
FallGuard:A Realtime Fall Detection System for Home Safety
Meet Kevin. Kevin built a real-time fall detection system that uses video analysis and smart alerts to protect older adults at home—even in the dark—by recognizing falls with high accuracy and low latency on everyday devices.
Kiyara Gunawardena
Continuous Observation and Research for Aquatic Life (CORAL)
Meet Kiyara. Kiyara built CORAL, a low-cost underwater robot that captures 360° reef footage and water data for months at a time—helping scientists monitor ocean health without needing divers.
Rithvik Suren
TektonForecast AI Deep & Ensemble Learning Powered Earthquake Forecasting
Meet Rithvik. Rithvik is creating an alternate method to predict earthquakes using AI technology and identify sequences that will better forecast events in the future.
Ishaan Iyer
Tactile Electronic Braille Display Device 2.0
Meet Ishaan. Ishaan created a cost-effective Braille device that encodes the English alphabet into Braille language and converts it into a tactile Braille cell.