Builds

For the capstone mechanical engineering class 2.007 in spring 2019, I designed, prototyped, iterated, and tested various robots to compete in the final robot competition. The chassis is composed primarily of aluminum sheet, retrofitted with uniquely shaped delrin rod to support the acrylic drive wheels that utilize modified high torque servos. A brushless DC motor drives the rock sweeping mechanism attached through a timing pulley system. To the right is the autonomous version of the robot. Click here to access the Competition Robot Design Notebook and the Competition Robot CAD. Click here to view a Video Demonstration of the robot in action.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic limiting lab availability, the progress on a set of 100 fully manufactured yoyos of this design has been delayed until August 2020. Together, the yoyo is comprised of 9 unique parts, some injection molded and some thermoformed. I was responsible for designing the green and white component, machining its mold, and verifying its compatibility with other parts. Click here to view the full Yoyo Design Analysis Report detailing the methods of design for manufacturing optimization, as well as fabrication techniques.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic limiting lab availability, the progress on a fully functioning model has been delayed until August 2020. Together, all 24 unique parts of the engine were machined from stock aluminum and yellow brass. Utilizing the Machinery's Handbook, I optimized the CNC mill's operation efficiency by using the appropriate milling parameters on various stock sizes.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic limiting on-campus courses for the MIT Mechanical Engineering Dept., I designed a new and interactive competition game board suitable for at-home construction for the mechanical engineering class 2.007 Design and Manufacturing I. Currently, the development of this course has shifted away from this design, but this has laid the groundwork for our current model. Please refer back in January to see the results of the course development.

Due to the policies of MIT's COVID-19 response for the academic year 2020-2021, indoor public spaces are no longer open for the time being. A brief survey of 83 students indicates that most plan to work outside in the open air for the majority of their time at MIT through the 2020-2021 academic year. My goal was to create a cheap, repeatable, portable, and sturdy desk for students to take and work with in open public spaces. This plywood case is comparable to a briefcase when closed, and is large enough to support a laptop and notebook when open.

As part of an introductory course on Product Design in spring 2018, I was part of a team that developed a leatherworking tool add-on for a client who found it difficult to keep track of all their tiny leather working tool bits. "Tool Hat" eliminates that struggle by attaching a small wooden tool bit case to the end of the tool. "Tool Hat" can be detached easily to allow for normal tool function, while still keeping all the tool bits organized and no longer in danger of rolling off the table.

In this Electronics for Mechanical Systems course in spring 2019, I developed the circuitry required to power and autonomously control a small line following robot. Utilizing principles of controls and dynamics, I optimized the feedback controller to provide as smooth as possible motion across the line following gameboard.