Hey! I'm Alex.
Raised in Asheville, NC, studying ME and ECE at Duke University
Currently,
I'm post-processing jet engine components, TAing Duke's EGR 101, and building an alarm app to fix my sleep
Previously,
I captained a world #1* robotics team, designed a novel ultrasonic alarm clock, and worked on AI superintelligence wearables at MIRA (backed by General Catalyst)
Hey! I'm Alex.
Raised in Asheville, NC, studying ME and ECE at Duke University
Currently,
I'm post-processing jet engine components, TAing Duke's EGR 101, and building an alarm app to fix my sleep.
Previously,
I captained a world #1* robotics team, designed a novel ultrasonic alarm clock, and worked on AI superintelligence wearables at MIRA (backed by General Catalyst).
Next?
working at Atomic, then going abroad in Spain!
cad, pcbs, animatronic snowman parts, chess robots; check it out!
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Next?
working at Atomic, then going abroad in Spain!
<- cad, pcbs, animatronic snowman parts, chess robots; check it out!
Recent projects (portfolio)
Modular Differential 6DOF Arm
Work in progress.
Jet engine for distributed manufacturing
A majority-printed kerosene jet engine designed to be producible with only a lathe, 3-axis CNC, and SLM printer.
Circadian-based smart sleep mask
A smart sleep mask and mobile app using study-backed light pulses to shift and realign my circadian rhythm.
MIRA Glasses (formerly Halo)
Product design, production CAD, video streaming firmware, and other company prototypes completed while interning.
Keebometer: viral typing speedometer
An analog desk accessory measuring WPM and lifetime keystrokes; 100,000 views on reddit in <24 hours.
5 DOF chess robot
A robot trained to move chess pieces with a novel overlay, controlled by stockfish; 1st in world's largest robot arm hackathon, NYC.
Ultrasonic beam alarm clock
A modulated ultrasound array in an alarm clock that can only be heard from directly in front of it.
Remote flag adjustment device
A self-sufficient and weatherproof system on Duke's network used for adjusting the flag positions across campus.
Carpal tunnel prevention wearable
A wrist device for proactive physical therapy reminders that holds users accountable; MakeHarvard 3rd place overall.
Team 8727 and FRC robots
125 lbs robots that I headed engineering of, and a team of 50 students I led.
Quick projects
Designs for various people at various times: animatronic snowman parts to dorm basketball hoops.
Biomimetic gripper (w/ gesture control)
A compliant 'third hand' tool that assembles with snap fits and is controlled via gestures.
Toy modifications and content
3D printed gel blaster modifications, grew to >1.2M views but was outcompeted by chinese manufactuers.