Alicia Lael Ayala
First- Year Robotics Masters Student at Georgia Tech |Mechanical Engineering Background |
U.S. Army Second Lieutenant Engineer Corps
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Hi, I'm Lael Ayala! I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Harvard University, and I am now a first-year Robotics Master's student at Georgia Tech. I am specifically interested in marine robotics and autonomous systems, combining mechanical design, sensing, and autonomy to build robots that solve real-world problems.
Hi, I'm Lael Ayala! I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Harvard University, and I am now a first-year Robotics Master's student at Georgia Tech. I am specifically interested in marine robotics and autonomous systems, combining mechanical design, sensing, and autonomy to build robots that solve real-world problems.
Featured Work - Gander Robotics
Featured Work - Gander Robotics
As a Founding Engineer at Gander Robotics, I designed and prototyped the nosecone for an autonomous man-overboard rescue vehicle. My technical expertise helped establish the company’s credibility with investors, contributing to a $1.1M pre-seed raise.
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Selected work
Selected work
Spring 2026
The Softbot - An Autonomous Softball Retrieval Robot that I built for my Senior Capstone Project
Summer 2025
Mechanical Engineering Intern
General Dynamics Applied Physical Sciences
Summer 2024
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Institute of Forming Technology and Lightweight Components
Fall of 2023
Navigating a Maze with ur53 robotic arm Harvard Robotics Project
Navigating a Maze with ur53 robotic arm Harvard Robotics Project
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Get in touch at lael.ayala@gmail.com
Get in touch at lael.ayala@gmail.com
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