Project Experience

Project Experience (Personal)

Rystor (2026-present)

Cofounder and CEO of Rystor, a wearable robotics company supporting safer movement and providing AI-driven care insights. Selected to participate in the USC MEPC Incubator Program.

LeaseItU (2024-2026)

Cofounder of leaseItuniversity.com , a USC-based housing platform making it easier than ever for students to explore and connect with nearby housing opportunities.

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Bio-Inspired Robotic Tail Model Using Alternative to Cable-Driven Actuation (2026)

Project Overview: Simulated and prototyped a bio-inspired multi-link robotic tail capable of generating corrective yaw torque to stabilize a vehicle during aggressive maneuvers. The system draws from biological tail mechanics observed in cheetahs and kangaroo rats, translating those principles into a mechanically actuated chain-link tail modeled in MATLAB Simulink and Simscape Multibody.

Motivation: Existing research on robotic tails describes use cases but provides limited guidance on how to size a tail for a given platform. This project aimed to close that gap by simulating how tail length, mass, and number of links affect yaw stabilization, with the goal of developing practical design guidelines grounded in simulation data.

Design & Development:

Implemented forward and inverse kinematics for the Rigitail mechanism (from Liu & Ben-Tzvi, 2020), propagating joint angles sequentially across links via slider displacement.
Eliminated the pitch degree of freedom (Chain A) and focused the simulation on yaw stabilization using Chain B kinematics.
Integrated the tail model into a validated open-source 2D vehicle dynamics model (nonlinear bicycle model, Pacejka tire forces) via Simulink Model Reference block.
Designed hardware prototype in CAD with a rack-and-pinion actuation scheme adapted from the original linear actuator design, with parameters L = 50mm, R = 15mm, e = 15mm.
Simulated a 20-degree sharp turn at 60 km/h across three tail lengths and quantified yaw rate reduction.

Skills Developed:

MATLAB Simulink and Simscape Multibody Modeling
Forward and Inverse Kinematics for Multi-Link Mechanisms
Vehicle Dynamics and Lateral Stability Analysis
Hardware Prototyping and CAD Design
Biologically Inspired Mechanical System Design

Key Takeaway: Demonstrated that a longer tail produces a greater lever arm and more corrective torque, achieving up to 53% reduction in peak yaw rate compared to no tail. This project deepened my interest in biologically inspired mechanical systems and reinforced how simulation-driven design can validate a concept before committing to hardware, a workflow I continue to apply in my work on Rystor.

Lower Body ExoSkeleton (2025)

Project Overview:
Developing a low-cost, assistive exoskeleton aimed at helping individuals with limited mobility perform sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit motions independently. The device is designed to provide meaningful physical support while remaining affordable and accessible for widespread use.

Motivation:
Inspired by the need for practical mobility aids that can enhance independence and reduce reliance on caretakers. The project focuses on delivering “good-enough” performance through thoughtful engineering, prioritizing safety, reliability, and affordability over complexity.

Design & Development:

Concentrating on the design and testing of the motion-restricting knee mechanism and inner leg assembly.
Utilizing lightweight, manufacturable materials and iterative prototyping to ensure a cost-efficient design.
Currently entering the manufacturing stage, with prototype fabrication and preliminary system validation underway.
Collaborating with team members across mechanical and control domains to integrate motion assistance and safety features.

Skills Developed:

Mechanical Design and CAD Modeling in Siemens NX
Biomechanical Analysis for Assisted Motion
GD&T
Prototyping and Fabrication (additive and subtractive methods)
Systems Integration and interdisciplinary project collaboration

Key Takeaway:
Strengthened my interest in developing affordable, assistive technologies that can restore independence and improve the quality of life for people with mobility challenges. This project has reinforced the value of practical engineering focused on accessibility, impact, and real-world usability.

Go-Kart (2025)

Project Overview: Designed and simulated a high-performance go-kart (CML1) as a full CAD assembly in Siemens NX, styled after an F1 car with a race-inspired aerodynamic body package. The design incorporates subsystems including double wishbone suspension, rack-and-pinion steering, a multi-component engine, and aerodynamic bodywork, validated through kinematic simulations, engineering drawings, and a verified weight budget under the 350 lb dry weight limit.

Motivation: Rather than designing a conventional-looking kart, the team set out to give the CML1 the visual identity of a Formula 1 car, with a front wing, carbon fiber racing seat with head surround, and body panels that bring an F1 aesthetic to a kart-scale platform, while still meeting real-world competition weight and packaging constraints.

Design & Development:

Designed a double wishbone front suspension system to maximize negative camber gain, improving tire contact patch consistency and cornering grip.
Modeled a full rack-and-pinion steering system and validated kinematic behavior through NX Motion simulation, confirming front wheel angular displacement tracks steering input correctly across the full range of motion.
Simulated rear drivetrain dynamics including engine-to-transmission gear ratios, plotting wheel speed versus engine speed in rev/s to verify power delivery.
Modeled internal engine components including dual camshafts and valve assemblies, using 3D contact simulation and spring preloads to replicate valve actuation behavior.
Designed F1-inspired front and rear wings, carbon fiber floor, and body panels to give the kart its signature visual identity, alongside a full-surround racing seat with an extended frame behind the driver's head for rollover protection.
Conducted material selection and weight distribution analysis across all components, achieving a dry weight of 155.9 kg (343.7 lbs) within the 350 lb design requirement through strategic use of carbon fiber, Al 6061, and Mg cast components.

Skills Developed:

CAD Modeling and Full Assembly Design in Siemens NX
Kinematic and Dynamic Simulation (NX Motion)
Engineering Drawing and BOM Documentation
Material Selection and Weight Budget Analysis
Drivetrain and Suspension System Design

Key Takeaway: Built end-to-end experience taking a complex mechanical system from concept through full assembly, simulation, and documentation. The project reinforced how subsystem-level design decisions, from suspension geometry to material choice, compound into system-level outcomes like handling performance and weight compliance, all wrapped in a package that looks the part.

Workout and Sleep Heart Rate Tracker (2025)

ITP348FinalPres.pdf

Project Overview:
A custom-built wearable designed to track heart rate during workouts and sleep, offering an affordable alternative to commercial fitness trackers.

Core Features:

Pulse Sensor – Measures heart rate in real time.
RGB LED – Displays color-coded heart rate zones.
OLED Screen – Shows heart rate, workout plan, and sleep/wake times.
Speaker/Buzzer – Plays tones synced to heartbeats.
Button Controls – Toggle between different display screens and modes.
Blynk App – Switches between Everyday, Sleep, and Workout modes to correctly output and store heart rate data.
Initial State App – Logs and visualizes current and average heart rate data for each mode.

Purpose & Motivation:

Inspired by a personal and family interest in heart health.
Explores whether low-cost hardware can deliver useful fitness insights compared to $250+ commercial trackers.

Skills Developed:

Embedded Systems Design and Microcontroller Programming
Sensor Integration and Hardware Troubleshooting
IoT Data Logging using Blynk and Initial State
Data Visualization and User Interface Design

Key Takeaway:
Demonstrated that a low-cost, DIY setup can reasonably track heart rate data, though with limited precision compared to professional-grade devices. This project strengthened my interest in wearable technology and the potential of low-cost IoT devices to support healthier, more informed lifestyles.

Project Portfolio (2021-2023)

Autonomous Sumo Battlebot (2022)

Project Overview:
Arduino-powered autonomous robot designed to compete in a sumo-style battle ring, built as a senior capstone project for the Academy of Engineering and Technology (AET) program.

Core Features:

Utilized infrared and echo sensors for obstacle detection and autonomous navigation.
Incorporated a limit switch “feeler” that triggered attack behavior upon contact with opponents.
Designed and fabricated components using Fusion 360, laser cutting, and 3D printing.
Created schematics in Fusion 360 and converted them into a custom PCB.

Development Process:

Iteratively tested sensor reliability; refined code to improve boundary detection and control precision.
Focused on consistent ring-edge navigation after discovering limitations in echo sensors.
Partnered with a teammate to integrate hardware and fine-tune battle performance.

Skills Developed:

Arduino Programming and C++ Logic Design
Sensor Integration (infrared, echo, and limit switches)
Mechanical Design and Prototyping using CAD and fabrication tools
PCB Design and Assembly

Key Takeaway:
Built a fully autonomous, sensor-driven Battlebot that successfully navigated and competed in the sumo. Created an autonomous Battlebot that combined intelligent sensor control, precise movement, and robust design. The project brought together coding, hardware design, and creative problem-solving to build a robot that could think, react, and compete successfully in the arena..

Arduino Piano (2022)

Coded to replicate pitches of the real piano using different buttons in a on a breadboard. Instructors encouraged learning through struggle.
Modeled using breadboard before schematic was designed. PCB was cut with a CNC milling machine and components were soldered individually.
Piano Frame was designed in Fusion 360 and fabricated using a 3D printer, laser cutter, and epoxy.

Project Takeaways

This was a senior design-build project that was a return to 3D printed and laser-cut components designed using Fusion 360. This was my introductory project to Arduino, C++, and PCB fabrication. For this project, I was required to create a series of buttons arranged as piano keys. When pushed, each button outputs a different note to the speaker as programmed in the Arduino software. After being prototyped on a breadboard, the circuit board was designed using AutoDesk Eagle. The circuit board was then printed using a CNC milling machine. Individual components for the circuit were then soldered to the PCB. This project was an introduction to PCB design, PCB fabrication, and soldering. This project also required me to be trained on the CNC milling machine. See the Youtube link above for a video of the piano in action!

Rocket (2021)

Nose-Cone was modeled to hold a removable altimeter and separate easily for parachute deployment.
Rounded fin design researched and applied to promote optimal aerodynamics.
Project done during pandemic meaning little access to help from instructors. All fabrication was done at home other than 3D printed nose cone

Project Takeaways

This project was the intro junior design-build project for my high school's Academy of Engineering and Technology Program. This was my first instance of directly exporting CAD files from Fusion 360 to the 3D printer and laser cutter. Wooden fins were laser cut and epoxied to the fuselage. A key part of the design was that the nose cone had to be able to hold an altimeter, the dimensions of which were provided in the project description. This project threw me into the fire so to speak as I had to make several design choices on my own and be resourceful in my choice of material. Other than the 3D-printed nose cone and the provided rocket engine, all materials for the rocket were up to the designer. I chose to create rounded fins as shown in the design as opposed to a standard triangular design because my online research showed that other rockets before me had proved that this design was more aerodynamic. This project taught me a lot about designing meticulously and tolerancing especially when it came to kerf from laser cut pieces.

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