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Developing a Drone with the goal of assisting with tasks in space, such as object manipulation, payload delivery, or area mapping.
Developing a Drone with the goal of assisting with tasks in space, such as object manipulation, payload delivery, or area mapping.
Current Project Lead - Responsible for overseeing the entire project, guiding its direction, recruiting and training new members, and leading the research and development of both electrical and mechanical systems.
Current Project Lead - Responsible for overseeing the entire project, guiding its direction, recruiting and training new members, and leading the research and development of both electrical and mechanical systems.
Former Mechanical Lead - Charged with oversight of chassis design, propeller R&D, developing custom landing gear, the Modular Tool System, as well as task delegation and instruction for incoming members.
Former Mechanical Lead - Charged with oversight of chassis design, propeller R&D, developing custom landing gear, the Modular Tool System, as well as task delegation and instruction for incoming members.
Adaptable Drone Landing Gear
Adaptable Drone Landing Gear
The Adaptable Drone Landing Gear System is a modular solution designed to enhance drone versatility across diverse environments. Featuring a quick-change coupler, this system allows for seamless swapping between standard, shock-absorbing, floating, and flexible landing gear configurations. Designed for durability and ease of use, it improves drone stability on rough terrain, enables water landings, and enhances overall operational flexibility. By integrating lightweight materials and innovative engineering, this system optimizes performance while reducing the need for multiple drones.
Hexacopter Landing Gear
Hexacopter Landing Gear
Basic Landing Gear
Basic Landing Gear
Flexible Landing Gear
Flexible Landing Gear
Shock Absorbing Landing Gear
Shock Absorbing Landing Gear
Water Landing Gear
Water Landing Gear
Basic Leg
Basic Leg
Flexible LEG
Flexible LEG
Shock Absorbing Leg
Shock Absorbing Leg
Space Drone Mk4
Space Drone Mk4
Features an upright enclosed housing, carbon fiber rods, and ideally will be weather resistant.
Space Drone Mk3
Space Drone Mk3
Featuring Carbon Fiber Frame Rods, Custom 3D Printed Propellers, and Optimized Landing Gear
Space Drone Mk2
Space Drone Mk2
Modular Tool System
Modular Tool System
The goal is to develop a system that allows drones to dock with a series of tools mid-flight.
NU PEAK Research Grant:
NU PEAK Research Grant:
Awarded Northeastern PEAK Research Grant to develop a modular tool system for drones with in-flight tool interchangeability.
Awarded Northeastern PEAK Research Grant to develop a modular tool system for drones with in-flight tool interchangeability.
I presented my work at the Northeastern 2024 RISE Expo
Features an Arduino Nano, with an accompanying custom designed breakout PCB, and interchangeable 9v battery. Four micro servos allow the base to latch onto the coupler.
The coupler shown down below is the basic version, from which tools are designed on. I designed all these parts myself, then sent the basic coupler to the Mechanical sub-team members, so that they could design their own tool.
These tools include a series of robotic arms, a camera, payload holder, flashlight, IR camera, grappling hook, and net payload holder.
These tools include a series of robotic arms, a camera, payload holder, flashlight, IR camera, grappling hook, and net payload holder.
The tool docking system is in its third design iteration, and several tools have already been developed such as the flashlight and a simple robotic gripper. However, the goal is to perfect this system for in-flight interchangeability and develop a vast array of tools to choose from.
The tool docking system is in its third design iteration, and several tools have already been developed such as the flashlight and a simple robotic gripper. However, the goal is to perfect this system for in-flight interchangeability and develop a vast array of tools to choose from.
Optimized drone performance: Achieved a 21.5% reduction in total mass while maintaining thrust, resulting in an increased power-to-weight ratio as the head of the mechanical team.
Optimized drone performance: Achieved a 21.5% reduction in total mass while maintaining thrust, resulting in an increased power-to-weight ratio as the head of the mechanical team.
Modular Tool System (V3)
Modular Tool System (V3)
Cone-shape allows for more leeway during tool docking process
Cone-shape allows for more leeway during tool docking process
Utilizes TRRS connector to establish electrical connection, and conductive bands to provide Power and GND.
Utilizes TRRS connector to establish electrical connection, and conductive bands to provide Power and GND.
Modular Tool System V3: Conductive Band Test
Modular Tool System V3: Conductive Band Test
Modular Tool System (V2)
Modular Tool System (V2)
Modular Tool System (V1)
Modular Tool System (V1)
Motor Testing Rig
Motor Testing Rig
Designed to test Drone Motor and Propeller combinations for Thrust capabilities.
Features: Aluminum Rails, Arduino + Motor Controller, Force Gauge (SI & Standard Units), Carbon Fiber Rods, and an Adjustable Testing Arm
Tool: Robotic Gripper
Tool: Robotic Gripper
Designed to grab objects, features 2 degrees of freedom, flexible TPU grippers, and the universal coupler
Tool: Camera
Tool: Camera
Designed to photograph, features 2 degrees of freedom, and the universal coupler
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