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Homayoon Kazerooni

Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Berkeley, CA
Forensic Mechanical Engineering – Robotics, Exoskeleton Systems, and Medical Devices

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Professional Summary

Homayoon Kazerooni, Ph.D. is a robotics and exoskeleton systems expert specializing in litigation involving automated machinery and medical devices. With a career spanning bioengineering, human-machine systems, and mechatronics design, he brings a multidisciplinary framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating control algorithms, assessing ergonomics and human-machine interactions, and evaluating whether intelligent assist devices meet industry standards.

Mr. Kazerooni has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to wearable and assistive devices, orthotic and prosthetic systems, and intelligent assist devices. His Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, along with his extensive academic and industry experience, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving robotics and medical devices.

Work Experience

University of California, Berkeley — Professor of Mechanical Engineering | Present Ekso Bionics — Founder | 2005–Present suitX — Founder | 2011–Present

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Homayoon Kazerooni specializes in the design and development of robotic and assistive technologies, particularly exoskeleton systems.

Best Use Cases

  • 1development of advanced exoskeleton systems
  • 2research in human-machine interaction
  • 3design of wearable medical devices

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Education

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology · 1985

  • MS in Mechanical Engineering

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology · 1982

  • MS in Mechanical Engineering

    University of Wisconsin–Madison · 1980

  • ME in Mechanical Engineering

    University of Wisconsin–Madison · 1980

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