Zane Balasubramanian
Undergraduate Researcher | Mechanical Engineering Student
Projects
Non-Contact Ultrasound Setup
An ultrasound-based device that detects Leaky Rayleigh waves in fresh concrete, enabling non-destructive testing of concrete phase and properties.
Stair-Climbing Linkage Mechanism
[WIP] Alternating four-legged climbing mechanism using synchronized four-bar RRRP linkages. Utilizes a geared drivetrain, coupler-curve analysis, and 12+ revolute/prismatic joints.
Mechanical Materials Study
[WIP] Performed tensile, compression, and Brinell / Rockwell hardness testing on steels, alluminum alloys, etc. Analyzed sample's engineering and fracture properties
3-Axis Polar Robots for K-8
Protomatica R&D Internship. Developed 3-axis polar robots tailored for K-8 STEM education; implemented polar and SCARA systems via linear actuators, bearings, CAD, etc.
Heated Water Bottle DFM
An Autodesk Fusion 360 designed heated water bottle with associated engineering documentation. Associated with ME170 (Computer Aided Design)