As an avid aquarist I have multiple aquariums at home at any given moment. Most range between 10-20 gallons of water and could be salt/marine or fresh water tanks. Of course, this many aquariums is not for the faint-hearted. I constantly run into problems with maintenance, remembering to add chemicals at certain times and monitoringContinueContinue reading “Automated Aquarium Controller”
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The Robo Leg
For a design challenge, I created a robotic leg using capstan drives and pulleys in 2 days. Requirements Specifications: Extended leg length 0.5m Hip and knee continuous torque of 7Nm at 40 rad/s Maximize actuator torque density: motor, gearbox, housing Minimize leg inertia (distal mass and total mass) Off the shelf fastners and components whereContinueContinue reading “The Robo Leg”
Self-Actuating Glove
It’s pretty cool Video We interviewed a need-knower with Carpel Tunnel Syndrome and RSI, who reported pain in their hand when moving their fingers, as well as reduced grip strength. After conducting competitor research it was evident that all other robotic actuators are expensive, bulky, and loud. We set out to design a glove thatContinueContinue reading “Self-Actuating Glove”
Robotic Dishwasher
Robotic Dishwasher I designed and built a robotic dishwasher for college students challenged with keeping dishes clean in a dorm enviroment.
All-Electric RV!
During the Summer of 2022 I had an amazing opportunity to intern at Lightship RV, an awesome bay-area start-up by Tesla Alumni, designing and building an all-electric RV! I worked as a mechanical design engineering intern, and I was tasked with the complete design, manufacturing, assembly and testing of the cooling system for their firstContinueContinue reading “All-Electric RV!”
Design of an EV Battery Pack
Team lead, Formula Electric at Berkeley FSAE 2022 I led the Design, Manufacturing, and Validation (mechanical) of our maiden battery pack, which succeeded in passing technical design inspection. This is the final conceptualization of my design, which is the culmination of a year of R&D, testing manufacturing methods in-house, and collaboration with the EECS teamContinueContinue reading “Design of an EV Battery Pack”
Climate-Controlled Chair
Complete product design and manufacturing cycle
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