Maxwell Stelmack

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Maxwell Stelmack is a robotics researcher whose work centers on the design and development of accessible, structurally compliant humanoid platforms. His primary contribution is the creation of PANDORA, an open-source humanoid robot that reimagines conventional rigid designs by manufacturing a majority of its structural elements from 3D-printed compliant materials. This novel approach shifts elasticity from the actuator mechanisms to the robot’s very skeleton, enabling safer human-robot interaction and more robust, impact-tolerant locomotion. The 2024 paper detailing PANDORA has already garnered 3 citations, signaling early recognition within the community for its potential to democratize humanoid robotics research. By releasing the platform as open-source, Stelmack aims to lower the barrier to entry for labs and students worldwide, fostering collaborative innovation in compliant robotics. His work represents a significant step toward more resilient, affordable, and human-safe robotic systems, positioning him as a rising voice in the field of soft and elastic robot design.