Zihao (Devin) Gao

3D-Printed RC Car | TinkerCAD, Soldering, Circuits Design, Chasis Design               Apr 2024 – Present

• Designing and building a 3D-printed RC car using TinkerCAD/SolidWorks for design and assembly.
• Utilizing soldering skills for circuit assembly, ensuring proper functionality of the RC car.
• Designing circuits for the RC car, focusing on efficiency and performance.
• Conducted testing and optimization to enhance the RC car's performance and functionality.

Get a Grip | AutoDesk Inventor, Anaconda, Jupyter Notebook, Granta                        Oct 2023 - Dec 2023

• Designing a System for Sterilizing Surgical Tools using Remote Sensing and Actuation
• Designing a computer program with Jupyter Notebook using Python for controlling
  movement of the robotic arm to pick up and transfer the container for sterilization
• Designing a prototype of the container using AutoDeskInventor so that it can securely hold the surgical instrument in place during transfer.
• Demonstrate functionality of our design to Instructional Assistant Interns during a project interview

Revenge of the Recycling System |  AutoDesk Inventor, Anaconda, Jupyter Notebook, Granta   Jan 2024 - Mar 2024

• Using a wide array of sensors determine the container type and if the container is recyclable, dispose them to the correct area
• Creating programs for the Physical and Virtual Environments of the Recycling System. These programs must handle tasks such as transferring containers, rotating the hopper, and returning the Q-bot to its Home position. They must follow specified workflows and handle various conditions to ensure smooth system operation
• Designing a mechanism connecting the baseplate on the Q-bot to the hopper's plate. Incorporating a linear or rotary actuator. This mechanism rotates the hopper for loading and depositing containers