Tom Leathers
Name: Tom Leathers
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
# Years of Involvement: 4
Why did you become a mentor?
At first, because my kids joined the Penn Robotics program, then it gets in your blood and you keep coming back…
What do you do to help the team?
Design – Mostly end effecter.
What is your favorite memory with the team so far?
Our very successful 2008-2009 season
What is the best part of being a mentor?
Playing with robots, but having virtually no responsibilities.
If you had to describe your experience as a mentor in ONE word, what would that word be?
Rewardexcitichallenging-ish
What were you like in high school?
I can’t remember that long ago… but I’m pretty sure I dropped out in elementary school
What background in robotics do you have? (educational, career related, other)
None. Mechanical engineering experience + Penn Robotics
