EdWARD

For my senior capstone project, my class developed EdWARD, a backdrivable humanoid robot arm. I designed and machined the 5 modular joints for the robot, integrating electrical and structural components. Some of my responsibilities included the following:

• Electromechanical Integration: Designed assemblies with electric motors, bearings, high-precision sensors, and PCBs in a tightly integrated, weight-bearing, modular package.

• Design for Manufacturing (DFM): Designed and machined 20 aluminum parts with 3D CAD, 2D drawings, precision tolerancing, and stack-up analysis, applying Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) best practices.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborated with electrical, frame, PCB, and software engineers to define and meet system-wide requirements, integrate components, and develop machining and assembly plans.

Please see the project's comprehensive documentation below.