Work

Capstone Project

Design and construction of a wireless charging docking station for an autonomous underwater submarine (AUV) as part of my senior capstone project. This project involved iterative design, prototyping, and testing to optimize the system for efficiency and reliability in underwater conditions.

A dock for an autonomous submarine.

The Challenge: A need for longer AUV missions

Our

Iterative Design: From Concept to Reality (Process)

The evolution of our design reflects a rigorous engineering process. We didn’t start with the final prototype; we iterated through several phases of validation.

1. Conceptualization & Low-Fidelity Testing

We began with [sketches/simulations] to test the fundamental physics of our approach. Low-fidelity sketch of initial concept Caption: Initial hand-drawn concept focusing on the core mechanical integration.

2. Prototyping & Refinement

As we moved into high-fidelity models, we encountered [Challenge/Problem]. This led us to pivot our design by [Solution implemented during iteration]. CAD Model or Simulation results Caption: 3D CAD rendering used to validate tolerances and material constraints before fabrication.

The Result: A Functional Solution (Outcomes)

The final prototype achieves [Insert Outcome - e.g., a 15% reduction in latency]. For the technical viewer, the data below illustrates the performance gains:

[Insert Graph/Chart Placeholder] Caption: Performance comparison between the baseline system and our optimized prototype.

Our contribution to the field lies in [Process/Contribution - e.g., the novel application of sensor fusion], providing a scalable solution for [Industry].

Technical Contributions

  • Component A: [Details for engineers]
  • Component B: [Details for engineers]
  • GitHub Repository: [Link to code/documentation]

Reflection & Learning

Interested in the professional growth behind this project? Read my Professional Reflection for insights into the design process and engineering attributes developed during this capstone.