The Challenge: Develop an assistive kitchen prototype that translates physiological muscle signals into complex, dual-axis mechanical actuation.

Execution and Insights: Engineered an integrated electrical, firmware, and mechanical system that captures analog EMG signals from the brachioradialis muscle. Custom-built a signal conditioning PCB to filter and map electromyographic inputs to an Arduino microcontroller, driving a high-precision servo. Designed and synthesized a complex planetary gear system and a four-bar Grashof linkage, utilizing CNC-machined aluminum linkage bars and precision-laser-cut acrylic gears to output simultaneous rotational and revolutionary motions.

The Challenge: Engineer an original, 5+ piece 3D-printed mechanical puzzle featuring a Canadian motif, optimized for a strict sub-12 hour manufacturing window.

Execution and Insights: Applied Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to manage material tolerances and part fit of ABS plastic post-printing. Utilized lofts, wrap profiles, and reference planes to build an integrated gear mechanism. Developed comprehensive assembly instructions and analyzed interlocking tolerances to ensure smooth kinetic movement after finishing and spray painting.

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The Challenge: Parametrically model a high-fidelity vehicle featuring complex geometry, functional mechanical linkages, and production-standard assembly documentation.

Execution and Insights: Recreated the iconic locomotive using global variables for robust parametric scale control. Modeled core components, including the boiler body and chassis, wheel profiles, and two distinct coupling rods, spanning a total system assembly of 17 moving parts. Generated exploded views, wheel linkages, and an automated Bill of Materials (BOM).