| [MIT Hyperloop] – Aero-Structures Engineer
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As a member of the MIT Hyperloop team, I was involved with the design and fabrication for the frame, and managed system layout and packaging for the whole vehicle. I also created the initial conceptual design of the failsafe eddy-current braking system. | |
| [2.013 – Engineering System Design and Development] – Underwater Vehicle Power System – Chief Engineer and Project Manager
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Currently underwater vehicles are limited in operating endurance to ~40 hours. As such, a support ship is needed as a base of operation for these vehicles. Our internal combustion recharging technology allows for 30 days of operation without human intervention. I was responsible for managing all aspects of this project, and delivered a functional prototype to Lincoln Laboratory. This recharging system can be packaged in a 12” diameter vehicle, the industry standard for many operating sectors.
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| [ Medical Device Design] – 2 DOF Uterine Manipulator – Team Member
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We designed and fabricated a novel, two degree of freedom uterine manipulator for gynecological surgeries. I was the technical lead on this project, dividing work among 4 team members. Doctor feedback from alpha device was used to develop beta device for pitching to medical device companies for adoption into their product lines. | |
| Leveraged Freedom Chair
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During undergrad I traveled to Guatemala to develop Leveraged Freedom Chair (an off-road lever powered wheelchair for rough terrain applications). My contributions during this trip included suggestions for how to manufacturer components easier (levers, front wheel bracket and improved fixtures) and several improvements to the overall design. This wheelchair was formerly produced in India (500/month).
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| Precision Benchtop Lathe
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Our team designed and build a precision benchtop lathe, using a flexure for the cross slide axis for high stiffness with low positional error. I was responsible for the design of the cross slide leadscrew, machining for portions of the lathe, design of guards, and concept development for the toolpost grinder. I also experimentally characterized the stiffness of the full lathe, comparing the results to analytical models. Our lathe performed 2nd best in the competition. It was one of the “best overall lathe design in several years” based on feedback from the course staff for our fully completed design, attention to detail, and excellent user experience. | |
| [2.810 Manufacturing Processes and Systems] – High Performance, electric RC car – Technical Lead
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We developed a racecar with full, independent suspension for completing a test course and manufactured 7 identical vehicles. Our elegant design for quickly swapping electronics allowed for the fastest pit stop of any team, a core design requirement. We finished second overall in the final race. | |
[2.74 Bioinspired Robotics] Snake Robot |
We designed and build a snake robot to follow a motion trajectory we programmed into the device. We developed an efficient motion gate, and added elastic energy storage to the joints to attempt to match the most efficient gate. | |
| Data Logger – Electrodialysis Desalination System
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I designed a robust, 12 sensor LabView data acquisition system and enclosure for monitoring electrodialysis desalination system. We fabricated the system in New Mexico in 3 days after spec’ing components, allowing for reliable data logging of system parameters. | |
| [2.744 Product Design] – Light up Floor Tiles – Team Member
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We developed a game for 5 WiTs Productions for their new science fiction themed adventure puzzle. We designed and build light up floor tiles which can be programmed to respond to a user stepping on the tile. Users solve a puzzle, step on the tiles, and when completed correctly proceed to the next challenge. This photo shows the even light distribution achieved in the tile in a total thickness of under 2″. | |
| MIT Mini Maker Faire
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I helped recruit the planning team and set goals for MIT’s First Mini MakerFaire, which attracted nearly 5000 attendees. | |
