Hi, I'm Rouxiang Zhao.
Welcome to my engineering portfolio!
My contact information can be found at the bottom of this page, and my resume is available for download on the "About" tab.
Welcome to my engineering portfolio!
My contact information can be found at the bottom of this page, and my resume is available for download on the "About" tab.
Designed and developed a 4-degree-of-freedom robotic arm for the RCOS course. Independently created the CAD design, sourced materials, 3D printed components, and assembled the arm. The project will feature an AI-powered camera system capable of detecting specific objects and guiding the arm to pick them up.
Testing the robotic arm's response to specific angle inputs.
Developed a 3D-printed leaf vacuum robot designed for yard cleaning. The project was designed using Siemens NX for CAd modeling and 3D printing. The robot features two motors for the tank tracks and one motor for the vacuum controlled by Arduino, which were planned to be automatic in later production. The project received some contributions from a group of six people, including a handmade leaf bag and the vacuum chamber. This project was recognized as the Best Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) Project in two years at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Designed and built an analog heartbeat sensor circuit. The heartbeat is indicated by the red and yellow LED lights. To minimize noise interference, the circuit utilizes a range of 60 to 180 bpm, and it uses amplifiers, inverse amplifiers, and low-high pass filters. This prototype was designed thinking of a final product that could be used in extreme weather conditions and during activities such as hiking, and skiing.
2023-Current
Newest project: 1993 Mazda MX-5 Restoration
The project revolves around a full overhaul by disassembling, cleaning, and refining all parts. The chassis was repaired and new paint is to be applied once all parts are reassembled. This project is being executed with two other people.
Past Projects:
Modified a 2013 Subaru BRZ and a 2017 Honda Civic Type-R to enhance performance and appearance. Restored a 1995 Mercedes S500 W140, focusing on mechanical repairs and aesthetic improvements.
2023
2022-2024
2020-2023
I’ve been an active manager at my university’s auto shop (RSAS) since 2022, helping students with car maintenance and modifications. I provide hands-on assistance, diagnose issues, and offer advice on repairs or improvements.
Self-assembled two Voron 3D printers, customizing G-Code to enhance their functionality and precision. Focused on optimizing the printer settings, including calibration and mechanical adjustments, to achieve better print quality and performance. The Voron 2.4 was equipped with a carbon fiber gantry and metal-made parts for a better input shaper. I was able to achieve a higher printing speed while keeping a desirable printing quality. The slicer profile was customized with fine-tuning. I made custom CAD models for the camera mount and LED mount.