Projects

A selection of my work across robotics, soft actuation, rapid prototyping, and human-centered design.

Brushroll DOE project image
SharkNinja | Mechanical Engineering Co-op | 2023

Brushroll DOE

Designed and iterated brushrolls for the Shark CarpetXpert HairPro, using testing and rapid prototyping to eliminate hair wrap while maintaining cleaning performance.

CatBot project image
RIT Robotics Club | 2021 - Present

CatBot

Led mechanical systems development for a student-designed quadruped using soft McKibben actuators and compliant leg mechanisms to achieve bio-inspired locomotion.

Soft actuator research project image
RIT Research | 2024 - 2025

Soft Actuator Research for Compliant Grippers

Investigated multiple soft actuator technologies, built prototypes, and designed tests to compare force density, controllability, and integration potential in gripper systems.

3D printed soft pneumatic actuators project image
RIT Research | 2025

3D Printed Soft Pneumatic Actuators

Designed and fabricated novel pneumatic soft actuators using multimaterial FFF printing, focusing on manufacturability, airtightness, and compliant geometry.

Adaptive TV remote case project image
Accessible Design | 2020, 2025

Adaptive TV Remote Case

Created an ergonomic remote case for users with reduced dexterity, improving grip stability and comfort through iterative prototyping and human-centered design.

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