Ezra Kahn

B.S. Mechanical Engineering · Robotics Minor · Carnegie Mellon University

Born with Pierre Robin sequence, a craniofacial difference, I know firsthand how life-saving surgery and thoughtful design can change a life. Engineering is how I want to turn that urgency into actionable change.

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Selected Work

Research

MetaMobility Lab · Undergraduate Mechanical Researcher · Jan 2026–Present

CAD view of the distributed computing package integrated with the pelvis assembly

CAD view of the adjustable IMU package mounted on the exoskeleton frame

CAD overview of the distributed computing hardware across the exoskeleton pelvis

Physical electronics-package prototype with the enclosure open and wiring visible

Compact physical IMU enclosure prototype with its hinged lid open

June 2026–Present

SolidWorks 3D Printing IMU Integration

Hip–Knee Exoskeleton Research

Researching whether adjustable IMU sensing units across people with different body sizes enable more consistent sensing and more transferable algorithms.

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Horizontal CAD view of the hip-exoskeleton thigh bar

April–May 2026

SolidWorks Wearable Interface Design

Hip Exoskeleton Thighbar

A lightweight thigh bar that passively moves up and down during gait to compensate for misalignment.

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CAD cover view of the temporary hip-exoskeleton motor-stability support

February–March 2026

SolidWorks Design Testing

Hip Exoskeleton Motor-Stability Strap Attachments

Strap attachments that wrap around the wearer's thigh to stabilize the exoskeleton motor mount.

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Internships

May 2025 - Jan 2026

Python API Integration Anomaly Detection

Dogwood Brands PE - Software Engineering Intern

From automated Excel reporting to Ezra, an AI operations platform for multi-unit franchises.

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Ezra Kahn presenting the NYSCF gas pressure controller project

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

Embedded C++ PID and PI Control SolidWorks

New York Stem Cell Foundation - Engineering Intern

Automated gas-pressure control prototype for critical stem-cell storage infrastructure.

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Personal Robotics

Robotic arm CAD assembly rendered in RViz with joint coordinate frames

SolidWorks side view of the complete three-joint robotic arm and gripper

June 2026-Present

SolidWorks ROS 2 Python

3-DOF Robotic Arm

SolidWorks design, ROS 2 modeling, and Python launch tooling for a lightweight pick-and-place arm.

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Academic Activities

Activity CMR

Carnegie Mellon Racing - Structures, Electrical Integration Subteam

Model battery-enclosure components in SolidWorks while satisfying structural, packaging, and electrical-integration requirements.
Coordinate with Structures and Electrical Integration to align enclosure geometry, component placement, and system interfaces.

Activity 2021 - 2024

Avenues Robotics - Mechanical Subteam Lead

Led mechanical design, fabrication, and iterative testing for competition robots as the mechanical subteam lead.
Helped develop competition-ready systems that qualified for the World Championships, an achievement reached by approximately the top 2.5% of teams.

Building for Fun

The Simpsons themed CMU booth built by AEPi, with the painted house facade, rooftop sign, and character cutouts

Creative builds

Fabrication Shop Drawings Assembly Sequencing

CMU's Booth - Manufacturing and Building Lead

Led manufacturing and building for the 2025 and 2026 booths, which placed 2nd and 3rd respectively.

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Volunteering

Advocacy Feb 2020 - Present

myFace - Spokesperson and Fundraiser

Advocate and fundraiser for people with craniofacial differences; recipient of the 2023 Ramey-Ross Award for dedication to the craniofacial community.

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Activities

Music 2015 - Present

Cello

Former conservatory student at Mannes Prep, now a hobbyist.

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Ezra Kahn holding a cross on still rings in a Chelsea Piers leotard at a meet

Athletics 2010 - 2024

Gymnastics

Nationally ranked Level 10 gymnast and Chelsea Piers team captain.

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Get in touch

Let's build something.

Open to research, internship, and build collaborations in robotics and mechanical design.

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