To Dr. Gu — thank you for years of mentorship and support, and for fostering an environment where curiosity, failure, and resilience are encouraged.

To Stephen and Gavin — thank you for introducing me to robotics and mentoring me as a new robotics engineer.

To Kendra, Tyler, Riley, and Jalen — thank you for years of collaboration, for helping build a team of world-class engineers, for helping build a world-class robot, and for the rewarding experiences and memories.