Robotic Frame & Gripper

This robotic system was developed to enable the rapid construction of operating bases, requiring lightweight, robust hardware capable of handling structural elements such as aluminum studs.

I designed the robotic hardware to integrate motors and electrical components. The structure was iteratively prototyped, with failure analysis and mechanical analysis informing design revisions. The frame geometry was optimized to reduce mass while maintaining an appropriate safety factor and preserving the required range of motion. In parallel, I iterated on a previous robotic gripper design specifically for handling aluminum studs, focusing on mechanical advantage and structural efficiency.


The initial frame and gripper designs have performed as expected under preliminary testing, meeting strength, weight, and range-of-motion requirements. The system continues to be iterated, with ongoing design changes driven by testing results and evolving requirements from the controls team.