• Modeled a digital twin of the Kawasaki CX210L in MuJoCo, adapting URDFs and KDL for accurate kinematic/dynamic simulation.

• Built an admittance controller in C++ with mass–damper modeling, force sensing, and Kalman filtering for compliant, safe robot motion.

• Automated MATLAB workflows to analyze trajectories, supporting gain tuning and compliance validation in free-space and contact tasks.

• Streamed robot states to Unity and mapped dual-camera OpenCV input to a 3D avatar for real-time motion mirroring.

• Conducted product testing, validation, and competitor benchmarking to support engineering decisions.

• Contributed to design modifications that improved suction performance and overall product reliability.

• Identified and resolved motor noise and vibration issues through material and structural optimization.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams on CAD reviews, prototype builds, and manufacturability evaluations.

• Incorporated customer feedback from U.S. users to refine designs of a food warming mat and vacuum cleaner, both advancing toward mass production and holiday launch.

• Designed a semi-automated bladder wrapping system, automating the manual process for aerospace composite manufacturing.

• Built the system in SolidWorks and fabricated with 3D printing and machining; designed a custom controller box and integrated neoprene ribbons and crowned rollers for smooth alignment.

• Simulated system dynamics in MATLAB/Simulink and tuned a closed-loop PIDF controller for stable, responsive motion.

• Programmed embedded C on NI myRIO with multi-threading and encoder/joystick integration, ensuring reliable position tracking.

• Designed adaptive robotic end effectors inspired by biomimetic mechanisms to enable reliable ultrasonic coupling on complex composite surfaces.

• Integrated the ABB IRB 120 robot with custom fixtures and jigs; developed SolidWorks assemblies for robust alignment and repeatable probe testing.

• Built and validated prototypes using SolidWorks, FDM 3D printing, silicone casting, and machining, ensuring robust integration and reliable testing.

• Performed structural FEA in ANSYS and produced ASME Y14.5 compliant drawings with GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.