R&D Mechanical Engineering Intern
Connected Robotics
I had the opportunity to join Connected Robotics, a robotics startup in Tokyo, Japan as a R&D mechanical engineering intern. The information that follows is non-proprietary.
What did I do?
Researched and designed 4 novel weight-optimized, precision gearboxes (1:30) in SolidWorks and Fusion 360, advancing team knowledge base of gears in robotics.
Built and tested 10+ prototypes via FDM 3D printing, performing backlash tests, hand calculations and FEA simulations to determine root cause failure and design for structural optimization.
Evaluated quantitative design trade-offs (cost, weight, efficiency, manufacturability and concept adaptability) and presented comparisons between prototypes and industry standard products to 10+ engineers, driving future gear design development.
Skills:
Research
Precision Gear Design
CAD/FEA (SolidWorks)
FDM 3D Printers (Bambu Lab P2S)
Backlash Testing
