Lucca Correia

At Cornell, I work in the Helbling Robotics Research Lab, where I contribute to the design of autonomous insect-scale robots capable of sustained operation in real-world environments. I also served as the Mechanical Subteam Lead for Nexus, a Cornell Project Team developing an autonomous beach-cleaning rover to remove microplastics from sand. These experiences have enhanced my ability to fuse mechanical design with system-level integration and management through close collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

This past summer, I interned at Foundation Robotics, a humanoid robotics company in San Francisco, where I contributed to the design, build, and scaling of next-generation humanoid systems. I also previously worked at The MITRE Corporation, where I modeled and analyzed defense aircraft components to enhance cooling performance and system reliability.

Outside the lab, I am an active member of the Cornell United Soccer Club Team and a lifelong competitive USSA and FIS ski racer.