Hi, I'm

Suki Patwardhan

product design (mechanical) engineer @ apple

Portrait

see some of my work below

iPad Pro

2024 iPad Pros (M4)

  • Owned the design and execution of new magnet array architecture.
  • Conducted testing to quantify user impact and inform design decisions.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to resolve production-blocking issues.
Mac Studio

2022 Mac Studio

  • Owned the design and development of the front indicator light and power button from prototyping to mass production.
  • Designed parts manufactured via sheet metal, CNC, injection molding, and compression molding.
IML Soft Robotics

Soft Robotics Gripper

  • Created custom silicon linkages with torque reduction mechanisms for bio-inspired finger movement.
  • Selected electric components and created a robot operating system (ROS) node for interfacing with the soft robotic manipulator.
Balloon Inflator

Medical Balloon Inflator

  • Created a novel endoscopic balloon inflation mechanism designed for balloon sinuplasty surgery.
  • Developed a closed-loop reservoir system to allow for reuse of balloon inflation device.
  • Created proof of concept prototypes achieving 12 atmospheres of pressure in an endoscopic balloon.
LIDAR Mapping

Custom 3D LIDAR Unit

  • Designed and manufactured a rotary mount to enable 3D space mapping using a 2D lidar sensor.
  • Developed a robot operating system (ROS) node to convert measured data into 3D point clouds .
Ampaire

EV Aircraft Test Bed

  • Developed and deployed software program to read serial data from flight recorders in real-time, visualizing critical data
  • Designed a modular test bed to enable sub-scale validation of future electric aircraft design.

some fun numbers

100+
Parts owned
9,000,000+
Units shipped