Research Symposium

BIO

I am a Freshman Presidential Scholar and Mechanical Engineering major at Florida State University from Orlando, Florida. My research interests include aerospace, sustainable energy, and bio-inspired engineering (drawing design ideas from natural systems to develop more efficient and adaptable technologies). I hope to pursue a career that give me the means to create change and a more innovative society, specifically within aerospace, renewable energy, and automotive travel.

Underwater Exoskeleton For Diver Assistance

Abstract

In defining the basis of the research for this project, we sought to answer the question of, “ How can we aid the general exploration and mobility of human pursuit in underwater environments, specifically with complex tasks through stabilization within rough currents. This research topic was specifically chosen due to a lack of attention and negligence within the industry regarding specific applications of underwater activity–like underwater welding. The research project revolved around the main components of research, brainstorming, concept development, and redesign. The Research phase consisted of a wide search for past underwater exoskeletons to find inspiration and attributable features. The following brainstorming involved dividing the tasks between the senior design team and the UROP team, funneling the new purpose to design a watch interface to control the output of the exoskeleton. To achieve this new directive, I started learning the basics of circuits and designed rudimentary systems for analyzing the effects of water pressure on touch sensors. Furthermore, breadboarding with Arduino was used to prototype the sensors that will go along with the wrist-attached interface with depth pressure tests reaching down to 100M.

Keywords: Exoskeleton, Diver, Underwater