Mechanical Engineering Student · Purdue University
Combat robots, competition platforms, and the mechanisms in between. Every project below is CAD-modeled from scratch — drag to orbit, scroll to watch it come apart.
A horizontal-spinner 3lb beetleweight built for the UIUC combat event. Emphasis on a compact, low-profile wedge with a heavy kinetic weapon and survivable drive.
◇ Problem
Survive high-energy hits while keeping weapon spin-up under 2s in a 3 lb envelope.
▸ Onshape▸ Fusion 360
WEIGHT
3.00 lb
TOP SPEED
14 ft/s
WEAPON RPM
11 400
DRIVE
2WD · brushless
◇ Materials & Process
SHELLCarbon Fiber Plate
ARMORAR 500 Steel
WHEELSFDM TPU
SLIDESUHMW-PE
◆ 02FTC 24173
PROJECT · 02
FTC 24173
Competition Robot · 2024–25
Built & competed
Season robot for FIRST Tech Challenge team 24173. Carbon fiber chassis with a custom clutch gearbox to absorb intake impacts and extend motor life.
◇ Problem
High-cycle scoring under a 42 in sizing box, with a clutch-protected intake to survive contact.