http://jobirobi.com/projects daily 1.0 2024-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55f0972be4b0388802802945/1592353961899-PZ6E9KZSYEA0WXTV8KQF/01atlas.jpeg Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55f0972be4b0388802802945/1707159809623-59GHD1N69TDAWN1HY41H/drizly.jpeg Projects - Drizly Drizly was an online alcohol marketplace with web and mobile experiences for consumers, data products for producers, and a delivery platform for retailers. As a Senior DevOps Engineer working on the infrastructure and security teams, I was responsible for building and maintaining user- and developer-facing platforms and tools and ensure a smooth experience for all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55f0972be4b0388802802945/1441844231855-7JV9SZ7S43ZK3AJUWRRM/act3.png Projects - ↑ Silicone Casting By using rapid prototyping 3D printers, I was able to iterate and improve designs very quickly. Here you will see casts for strain gauges and a fixture for pre-tensioning the embedded kevlar threads. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55f0972be4b0388802802945/1441915077031-IWXUZWD2BITG4KK5CH4R/rh.png Projects - ↑ Bomb Disposal Robot Autonomy-Enabling Payload The head of the robot pictured here was one component of a project to enable full autonomy in iRobot's flagship Packbot. I designed sealed enclosures for the array of sensors and processors required to carry out complex autonomous tasks in harsh environments. I did CAD modeling, made controlled drawings, and used FEA models to optimize the dissipation of heat from sensitive electronics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55f0972be4b0388802802945/1441915064642-B0A1H81AZF65NFRYXE81/wam.png Projects - ↑ Robotic Arm Assembly and Improvements While working as a manufacturing tech at Barrett Technology, I repeatedly encountered hurdles in deciphering documentation for the design of custom motor assemblies for their WAM robotic arm, so I volunteered to update and standardize many drawings and processes to reconcile designs and best manufacturing practices with the realities of the manufacturing floor. In the process, I also developed their standards for future changes to designs and documentation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55f0972be4b0388802802945/1441914875457-0R4EJ8MM40YT04YDS0XF/ssgif1.gif Projects - ↑ Extension The actuators I developed were attached to a wearable sleeve we called Second Skin to create an assistive device for improving the mobility and coordination of infants with cerebral palsy. The leg model pictured here has one simple knee joint and is sized and weighted to match a healthy 12-month-old baby. At just 12.5 psi, the device was able to create a full extension or a partial flexion of the knee. For this stage of the project, I modeled the infant leg and designed test equipment for fully characterizing the extension and flexion of the device. This work was later presented at the 2014 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55f0972be4b0388802802945/1442506991275-YT45O7968O67CCSMJDN6/savethedate.png Projects - ↑ Save-the-Date Since I had access to a laser cutter at the time, I designed and cut my own wedding save-the-dates. It was a lot of fun to design something purely for the aesthetic and with minimal functional requirements. Plus, everyone loved them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55f0972be4b0388802802945/1441834624353-C2LB4O3I0T3NSEZ51MPK/image-asset.png Projects - ↑ Meet Metamorpho: A Robot Simulating Biological Transformation Metamorpho is a robot modeled upon the metamorphosis of tadpole on the cusp of becoming a frog. It serves as a platform for exploring methods of inducing patterns in self-organizing neural networks with limited sensory input and with no direct instruction using machine learning. These explorations drive the development of control systems for human-wearable devices for mobility-impaired stroke patients which can promote the reestablishment of patients’ own neural pathways. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55f0972be4b0388802802945/1452706503146-C50YORLT1CUVIFPBRM8L/image-asset.png Projects - Advanced Soft Splinting This video shows a demo of a prototype device for stabilizing broken limbs intended for use by first responders and field medics. It makes use of soft materials throughout to minimize damage to soft tissues and can be unpacked and fully deployed in well under a minute.