Past Projects

This robotic liquid-handling system integrates ChatGPT and Arduino Giga to automate lab experiments. Users input parameters via a keyboard, which are interpreted by ChatGPT to generate transfer instructions. These are confirmed by users on a touchscreen before being executed by a gantry system. Designed for workflows like DNA assembly and drug screening, the solution increases speed, reduces human error, and supports reproducible bioengineering operations.

This system enables phase-contrast microscopy within an incubator, allowing continuous imaging of live cells without disrupting environmental conditions. Its compact design is 25x more cost-effective than traditional systems and supports set-and-forget operation for days. Ideal for long-term time-lapse studies in biological and pharmaceutical research, it ensures cellular behavior is monitored without interference.

Designed to track the natural movement of zebrafish for cardiac imaging, this system offers real-time 4K imaging with 30 FPS and no physical restraints. XYZ-motorized axes position the specimen under a microscope, ensuring accurate heart visualization. By preserving natural behavior, the device supports high-quality research in drug development and genetic studies while being portable and lab-compatible.

This high-resolution IR thermometer integrates Texas Instruments components and advanced analog design to deliver accurate body and object temperature readings. With a user-friendly LCD display, ergonomic casing, and sliders for unit conversion and measurement modes, it provides ±0.2°C accuracy. The device targets cost-sensitive clinical and consumer use cases, combining affordability with high performance.

This wearable system monitors heart rate and blood oxygen levels using photoplethysmography (PPG). A compact PCB with Bluetooth connectivity transmits data to a mobile app for real-time vitals display. It features medical-grade adhesive for comfortable chest placement and supports both iOS and Android. Designed for low power consumption, the device is ideal for continuous remote monitoring in healthcare and fitness applications.

This project transforms Spark Biomedical’s wearable device into a hospital-optimized bedside controller. The redesigned interface improves usability, readability, and monitoring for both patients and clinicians managing opioid withdrawal symptoms. With a larger display and intuitive controls, the system promotes clinical integration and enhances therapy effectiveness in sensitive care environments.

HoverBot uses air-bearing technology and nitrogen propulsion to simulate near-frictionless movement, mimicking space-like conditions. It includes dual cameras for real-time video, custom cold-flow nozzles, and onboard computing with autonomous navigation capabilities. This platform is ideal for testing satellite systems and robotic control algorithms under reduced gravity constraints, with payload capacity exceeding 10 lbs.

This project redesigned a three-day dialysis process into a streamlined, automated tangential flow filtration system for processing hydrogel polymers. By eliminating manual filtration steps and using closed-loop control, the system reduces contamination, enhances reproducibility, and produces polymers needed for bioblock manufacturing. With sterile operation and modular scalability, it supports the early stages of synthetic biology production.

This system automates the aliquoting of polymer solutions into molds for lyophilization, enabling sterile, high-throughput sample preparation in a biological safety cabinet. It features an NE-9000 peristaltic pump, Arduino-controlled gantry with 3 stepper motors, and a user interface for tray selection, priming, and pause control. The design is modular, intuitive, and optimized for lab efficiency, allowing researchers to prepare bio-blocks quickly and with minimal contamination risk.

Designed for patients at risk of skin breakdown due to prolonged moisture exposure, this device removes liquid waste while maintaining skin dryness. Featuring a moisture-wicking layer, suction tube, dissolvable barrier, and foam cushion, it provides up to 12 hours of continuous wear. The system is non-invasive, unisex, and safe for sensitive skin. By reducing infection risks and discomfort, it supports both patient dignity and caregiver ease.