Chris Stabile is the Co-Founder and CTO of TunaBotics, a startup developing soft robotic grippers to overcome longstanding challenges in robotic manipulation and enable reliable handling of complex and delicate parts across industries including electronics assembly and advanced manufacturing. Chris earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, where his research focused on contact, adhesion, and friction of compliant materials for applications in soft robotics. At TunaBotics, Chris leads technology development, translating fundamental research into robotic handling tools that address persistent automation challenges in precision manufacturing.