EmPRISE Lab
Sensor Design, ROS, Python
Designing a custom capacitive touch sensor for assistive robots to enable perception of and response to haptic input.
I build robots and human-centered devices
I am a senior majoring in Electrical & Computer Engineering & Computer Science at Cornell University.
My interests broadly span sensing & perception for autonomous robots, embedded systems programming for distributed computing, and human-robot interaction. I'm particularly interested in understanding how robots can understand social cues from humans for navigating through uncertain environments. I also dabble in projects that combine hardware and software to achieve a positive impact in people's lives.
A broad list of skills I've acquired over the years. I'm always on the lookout for experiences that can add to my learning!
I have been affiliated with multiple research groups at Cornell University while completing my undergraduate education. In this time, I've led projects in various robotics applications and physics - inspired machine learning, which have instilled a deep passion for research - driven product development in me.
Designing a custom capacitive touch sensor for assistive robots to enable perception of and response to haptic input.
Developed custom neural network architectures for physics - aware training mechanisms applied to accelerate machine learning tasks.
Implemented a tether design for providing power and communication signals to a wall-climbing robot in the Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope.
I've had the opportunity to work with some exceptional people over the last few years.
Led lab sections, conducted weekly office hours and graded assignments for a 70 person class focused on design with embedded Linux and Python.
Developed custom interface circuit boards, communications protocols and power circuitry for the Buzr Pro smart home communications device.
Implemented firmware for sensor communication and data transmission and developed low-power electrical systems for chip satellites aimed at educational applications.
During my undergraduate curriculum, I've worked on really interesting projects in robotics and assistive technology.
Operate as a team lead on Cornell Cup Robotics designing the electrical and embedded systems for C1-C0, an interactive autonomous robot.
Designed an assistive device that converts obstacles in a 2 meter range to frequency modulated 3D audio, allowing visually impaired persons to independently navigate through their environment.
Developed a platform for conducting COVID-19 tests using sensors and a robot arm for test administration and sample collection.