Simplexity
Simplexity
Led the mechanical design of an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), creating a robust and modular system engineered to withstand underwater loads, pressure, and extended testing cycles.
RoboSub is an international, collegiate-level AUV competition organized by RoboNation, where teams design, build, and program robots to complete a series of underwater missions that test object interaction, precise manipulation, navigation, and mechanical reliability.
Goal: A simple and modular, watertight, pressure-resistant enclosure, housing critical electronics and ensuring reliable component access and integration in underwater environment.
Goal: A separate custom machined enclosure for all motor drivers to improve heat dissipation, simplify wiring, and increase overall accessibility.
Goal: A rigid clamping system to secure the battery enclosure in an accessible manner for quick and safe installation.
Goal: A secure mounting system to position buoyancy tube precisely for proper balance and stability underwater.
Overall Ranking: 33rd in the world top 57% out of 58 teams
Website Ranking: 37th place
TDR Ranking: 46th place
Video Ranking: 31st place
Design for accessibility, serviceability, and rapid integration
Thermal and structural considerations for electronics packaging
Modular enclosure and mounting system design
Iterative prototyping and refinement for real-world operating conditions
Working on this project has taught me more about integrating electronics, creating accessible assemblies, and designing robust systems for underwater conditions. I learned more about 3D printing tolerances and capabilities, and I gained a better understanding of how to make subsystems modular and simpler.