JMR Resources LLC brings over 30 years of hands-on R&D leadership in surgical robotics, advanced manufacturing, embedded systems, and medical device regulatory compliance — from concept through commercialization.
JMR Resources LLC is a principal-led engineering consultancy with over 30 years of proven expertise spanning surgical robotics, advanced manufacturing systems, embedded real-time control, and medical device development. Our principal has directed R&D programs at leading medical device companies including Smith & Nephew (robotic surgical systems — CORI platform) and Olympus (medical software platforms), while maintaining deep practical roots in SMT manufacturing equipment at Tyco Electronics, Brooks Instrument, and specialized automation systems.
We deliver comprehensive engineering solutions across the full product lifecycle — from architecture and embedded control design through regulatory submission and commercialization. Our medical device practice encompasses FDA Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) compliance, ISO 13485 quality management systems, IEC 62304 software lifecycle processes, IEC 14971 risk management, and emerging AI as a Medical Device (AIaMD) regulatory frameworks. We combine this regulatory depth with leading-edge capabilities in humanoid robotics, LLM integration, and intelligent industrial automation.
End-to-end engineering across robotics, medical devices, and advanced manufacturing
Proven experience with surgical robotics (Smith & Nephew CORI system), multi-axis robotic pick-and-place systems, and cutting-edge humanoid robotics (Unitree G1). Complete lifecycle engineering from concept through deployment and field support.
Senior R&D management at Olympus and Smith & Nephew. Surgical robotics, bio-medical instrumentation, and full product lifecycle management. Deep compliance expertise across FDA SDLC, CMMI processes, and international regulatory standards.
Multi-axis synchronized motion control (12+ axes), 3G acceleration profiles, 50-micron placement repeatability at 6 Sigma. Real-time embedded control on ARM7/DSP platforms with sub-300ms response times and deterministic execution.
Integration and development of industrial machine vision solutions using Cognex systems (SMD3, SMD4). Custom algorithm development for component inspection, placement verification, quality control, and real-time 3D point cloud processing.
Deep expertise in pick-and-place equipment developed at Tyco Electronics and Multitroniks. Comprehensive support for full SMT lines including vision systems, selective soldering, de-panelization, and press-fit equipment.
Embedded real-time control systems, surgeon-facing clinical applications, 3D user interfaces, PID control loops, LLM integration, and industrial protocol stacks (DeviceNet, Foundation Fieldbus, Hart, IPC, CAN).
Node-RED visual programming, IFTTT workflow integration, and intelligent automation solutions for smart factory and connected-device applications. Rapid prototyping of complex event-driven behaviors without custom firmware.
Comprehensive regulatory engineering from design controls through market clearance
Design, implementation, and maintenance of ISO 13485-compliant quality management systems for medical device software and hardware development. Design controls, CAPA processes, supplier qualification, and DHF management.
Full compliance with IEC 62304 software development lifecycle processes. Software safety classification (Class A/B/C), architecture design, unit and integration testing, problem resolution, and lifecycle maintenance documentation.
Systematic risk management per IEC 14971 for medical devices and medical device software. Hazard identification, risk estimation, risk evaluation, risk control measures, and residual risk analysis throughout the product lifecycle.
Software documentation per FDA guidance (Content of Premarket Submissions, Predetermined Change Control Plans). Design History Files, 510(k) and PMA software documentation, and cybersecurity submissions aligned with current FDA expectations.
Regulatory strategy for AI/ML-based Software as a Medical Device (SaMD). FDA's AI/ML Action Plan, Predetermined Change Control Plans (PCCPs), EU AI Act medical device provisions, transparency obligations, clinical evaluation of AI outputs, and post-market performance monitoring for adaptive algorithms.
CMMI-aligned engineering processes for consistent, repeatable software and systems development. Process definition, metrics programs, peer review systems, and continuous improvement frameworks scaled to project and organizational needs.
Protocols, hardware platforms, and industry verticals spanning three decades
Advancing robotics, AI, and intelligent automation at the frontier
Developed a complete open software platform for the Unitree G1 Air humanoid robot, transforming a $16,000 locked-down consumer device into a fully accessible development environment through protocol reverse-engineering and a browser-based control architecture.
Full browser-based interface with real-time telemetry, WebRTC video streaming, keyboard movement, and FSM state visualization
SLAM mapping with Mid-360 LiDAR, waypoint navigation, pose estimation, and QR code-based localization
Speech recognition, text-to-speech, teachable motion sequences, and a dedicated gesture teach-mode interface
Visual programming layer enabling no-code robot behavior composition for researchers and non-programmers
Integrating Large Language Models into robotics and manufacturing systems for intelligent decision-making, natural language control interfaces, and automated technical documentation generation.
Sophisticated automation workflows combining Node-RED visual programming with IFTTT triggers for seamless IoT integration, predictive maintenance, and adaptive smart factory control.
Real-time object detection, 3D LiDAR point cloud processing, SLAM-based mapping, and custom quality inspection algorithms for manufacturing and autonomous systems applications.
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