As part of the Hardware team, my research during Fall’22 involved designing the ergonomics for the “smart cane” by CAD modeling and 3D printing it. The smart cane is an assistive device with multiple sensors to track the health of the user, along with an emergency button for senior citizens. Future prototypes will incorporate videoconferencing and wayfinding apps as a method for increasing mobility and reducing isolation. 

For my Design Studio final project, I worked on an Arduino-based prototype, Airstrument, which is an audio augmented reality wearable that creates an interactive and immersive music experience. The tele-operating technology in the wristband allows the user to create music out of thin air. Rather than just listening to your favorite songs, become a part of them!

This project involved building a robotic arm with 6 degrees of freedom that could be programmed to perform certain tasks, with the help of a grip in front.