Smart Autonomous Robotic Technology for Space Exploration 

Gripper Pressure Sensor System

• Worked with industry, academic and government partners to help build and integrate new robotic systems for space exploration.

• Researched and developed a hardware solution that provides data to a trained information agent, allowing for a 30% in object detection for the robotic arm.

• Worked with a Arduino Mega micro‑controller connected to piezoelectric tactile sensors to capture forces and send over serial bus to provide data to a robotic hand.

• Developed and integrated Python scripts for the Arduino system to communicate with the main control system of the robotic gripper & arm.

• Technical Skills: VS Code, Python, Serial Bus Integration, Terminal, Micro‑controller Integration, Inventor Pro, Python and C++, Arduino

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Augmented Awareness Ultrasonic Radar System

• Designed, programmed, built, and deployed 3 technical systems that enabled the detection of objects around the vehicle and notify operator via sound, light and display options

• Collected data to compare various configurations using Linux terminal while also improving C/C++ codebase with an improved efficiency of 40%

• Designing using Autodesk Inventor and Solidworks 360, and prototyping parts to support and testing of the Arduino System

• Presented findings to 25 students, 5 faculty, and 2 industry partners to provide feedback and provide solutions & data derived research for improving the SARIT Vehicle

• Technical Skills: C/C++ Programming, Hardware Soldering, Solidworks 360 & Inventor Pro, Terminal & Console, Matlab, Arduino

• Designed and builded the rover chassis & arm based on the requirements set out by the climate and environment of Mars to create a ideal rover platform for simulating performance and completing task based activities

• Using CAD software to route wiring, batteries, motors, and EPS systems to optimize weight and power distributing across the custom chassis

• Using additive manufacturing and 3D printing to support rapid design and prototype designs for agile design and testing new methods for hardware integration

• Engagement includes working with the federal government, science, research & development companies and other university partners to engage partners with the program

• Technical Skills: LAN Network Configuration, Mechanical Assembly, Systems Testing, Hardware Acquisition and Configuration, CAD.