Projects
WPI Major Qualifying Project
soloPlane
Fall 2022-Spring 2024
Mallet instruments provide tactile experiences in music classrooms from elementary school through college and beyond. Existing products—both acoustic and electric—do not offer a full set of features including ruggedness, interactivity, and adaptivity. soloPlane is an electronic mallet instrument which aims to offer a high-quality musical experience at an affordable price. In this project, a proof of concept for the major technical blocks of soloPlane was created. This included the development of custom sensors and accompanying control circuitry to capture and classify the parameters of a percussive strike, a robotic testing rig to capture a dataset for training and validating the algorithms, and software to handle communication between the sensor bars and a controller.
Awards won for soloPlane
October 2023 WPI Kalenian Award - Presented by the WPI Innovation and Entrepreneurship Department to provide seed funding for a business or invention
April 2024 WPI Electrical and Computer Engineering MQP Provost's Award - Presented to offer recognition to those students who have completed outstanding Major Qualifying Projects (MQPs) as a demonstration of their competency in a chosen academic discipline.
April 2024 WPI MQP Best Video Presentation Award - Presented to the MQP with the best video Presentation
Study of Kinetic Artwork through the use of Acoustic Emission Data and Signal Processing
Spring 2024 - Lausanne, Switzerland
Jean Tinguely, a known Swiss kinetic artist, created visual and auditory experiences through his artwork. Since his passing, conservators have worked to preserve his legacy and works as they deteriorate over time. This project explored the use of an acoustic camera as a non-invasive method to monitor and document the condition of his sculptures over time using acoustic emission recordings. As product of this research, a guidebook was created to aid those involved in future conservation efforts by explaining how to break down a sculpture into its components, take recordings using the acoustic camera, and analyze data. This project encourages recordings to be taken at a consistent, repeatable time interval for consistent data comparison of future recordings.
Brigham and Women's Hospital Staff Portal Project
Spring 2023
This course had ten-person student teams working in a class competition to apply Agile development methodologies and software design patterns in Java to create a software application for Mass General Brigham Hospital. The technology stack consisted of Java, JavaFX, MaterialFX Material Design, AWS RDS, PostgreSQL, and Hibernate. The software application included pathfinding, a map editor, and multiple integrated service request modules, and a facilities move component to assist the hospital with office and department moves. The software systems that student teams created were to inform the hospital representatives about potential features, user interfaces, or design approaches that they might consider implementing.
SquidBox
Summer 2023
Squidbox is an affordable and compact Bluetooth MIDI controller featuring eight buttons that trigger velocity-sensitive diatonic chords. With seven buttons dedicated to playing the diatonic chords of a specific key and an additional button to play the 1-chord one octave higher, Squidbox offers intuitive chord progression capabilities. Furthermore, two additional buttons allow users to transpose MIDI chord data up or down in half-step increments, enabling the seamless playing of the eight diatonic chords in any desired key. Squidbox provides musicians with a versatile and portable tool for exploring chord progressions and creating musical compositions.
Escape Room Robotics Challenge
Fall 2022
I contributed to customizing and programming Romi robots for an "Escape Room" maze challenge. Our team utilized Pololu Romi robots to navigate a modular maze grid and locate the escape door. The maze featured varying cell configurations and walls, and the escape door was indicated by an April Tag displayed on a platform. Robots had different functionalities, such as cameras and IR emitters, to complete tasks. Through this project, I gained experience in robot customization, maze navigation, and collaborative tasks. Additionally, I gained practical experience in utilizing MQTT, a lightweight messaging protocol, for efficient communication between the Romi robots during the maze challenge. This allowed for seamless sharing of simple information among the robots, enhancing their coordination and enabling effective decision-making throughout the project.
Autonomous Plate Placement Challenge
Fall 2022
As part of a project, I was on a team tasked with designing and building a robotic system for the autonomous replacement of solar collector panels on a planet with two suns. Our system included multiple robot types with different four-bar designs and gripper actuators, showcasing our versatility and innovation in problem-solving. I supervised the development of Robot 2, a key component of our robotic system designed for the autonomous replacement of solar collector panels on a planet with two suns. Robot 2 featured a continuous rotation servo-actuated gripper and a unique fourbar mechanism that I personally designed. Its innovative design allowed for efficient and precise manipulation of the panels during the replacement process. By overseeing Robot 2's tasks, including the autonomous removal and placement of panels, I showcased my ability to lead and manage a team in implementing complex robotics projects. The successful performance of Robot 2 contributed to the overall success of our project, highlighting my expertise in designing and optimizing robotic solutions.
Fluid Flow Surface Metrology Research
Fall 2021-Fall 2022
An investigation of fluid flow in pipe systems with more accurate estimations of surface characteristics.
Fluid flow in pipe systems is a common part of everyday life, from waste management to blood flow. The current method for engineers to analyze this important process is an outdated and inaccurate chart called the Moody Diagram created in 1944. To ensure its accuracy, it must be updated with modern technology. The Moody diagram is commonly used in fluid engineering to predict the pressure drop and flow rate of a pipe. To do so the diagram plots Friction Factor against Reynolds Number for Relative Pipe Roughness values. The main parameter Moody used in his diagram to calculate relative pipe roughness is average roughness; an inaccurate estimation of the actual surface characteristics as it does not account for the aerodynamic of the surface itself. Because engineers are unable to properly estimate the pressure drop and mass flow rate of the fluid in the pipe, this can lead to miscalculations of a pipe system efficiency and life span.
Hill House The Band
Fall 2022-Present
During my second year of college, I co-founded a band called Hill House with 10 talented individuals who were close friends. Hill House quickly gained popularity and became a sought-after act, performing at numerous events and venues. Our band stands out due to our captivating performances, unique fusion of musical styles, and a shared passion for musical storytelling. We strive to create an inclusive and vibrant atmosphere, inviting our audience to have fun, take risks, and be themselves. As part of Hill House, I have been involved in both the creative process, writing original music, and the business, creating content and marketing. We are excited about our upcoming releases in late 2023. Hill House has been an incredible journey, and I am proud to have been a part of this musical endeavor while pursuing my robotics studies.
Desk Project
Winter 2020
In 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic, I saw how online learning was taking its toll on students. I was lucky enough to complete my school work in my room from my desk, but I knew a lot of students were less fortunate. In speaking with a family friend, an elementary school teacher at Curtis Guild Elementary School in East Boston, I knew there was a need for desks there. He shared that many students were taking their Zoom classes in bed or laying on the floor. Based on these stories, I decided to take action. My father and I hand-built 26 desks for these students and delivered them just in time for the holiday season.