Flexure Design for Space (2018)
MIT Precision Compliant Systems Laboratory, with Martin L. Culpepper
Flexures play an important role in precision machine design for space by allowing accurate and repeatable motion through bending of compliant elements. The design of flexures is a non-trivial process due to the interconnection of the kinematics, mechanics, and dynamics. Research work completed in 2018 defines a framework within which existing tools may be used to better design flexures, provides a holistic perspective on the design process, and reviews best practices for space applications.
g{love} (2016)
with Diana Lamaute, Juan Huertas
Czerny-Turner Monochromator (2014)
with Melissa Haskell, Jingzhi An
Built and tested a monochromator based on the Czerny-Turner design using two collimating mirrors, two slits, a blazed-ruled diffraction grating, and various adjustable mechanical mounts. Calibrated and characterized the system using a ColorMunki Spectrophotometer, and then tested with various colored samples.
Fastrunner (2011-2012)
MIT CSAIL Robot Locomotion Group, with Russ Tedrake
Re-designed, machined, and tested a free swinging prototype leg for a running bipedal robot. Designed and assembled an actuation and control system including a high torque motor, controller, optical encoder, and Optotrak motion capture. Implemented open loop and PD control.
Manual Desktop Lathe (2012)
with Kelsey Brigance, Lauren Chai, Lauren Gust, Martin Lozano, Laura Shumaker
FreeRim (2011)
with Bryan Beller, Celeste Faiuaso, Nate Fox, Lauren Gust, Justin Krez, Sam Powers, Marcel Sanchez, Mukul Singh, Scott Sundvor, Mike Thompson, Jake Wamala, David Zhu
Designed and built prototype propulsion system for manual wheelchairs. Awarded 1st place out of 8 teams for "Technology" and "Prototype." Conducted user testing with Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.
Sofa (2010)
MIT Media Lab Opera of the Future Group, with Wei Dong, Todd Machover
