AB
Alexander Brush.

Projects

Ball Balancing Robot
Mechanical

Ball Balancing Robot

A vision-based robotic platform that actively balances a ball on a tilting plate using closed-loop control and real-time perception.

Control SystemsPython+2
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Turbine Machining Optimization
Manufacturing

Turbine Machining Utilization

Completed MIT master’s thesis on "Characterizing and Mitigating Small-Diameter Tool Wear in Nickel-Based Superalloy Machining," resulting in an estimated $2.5M/year savings in consumable costs.

CNC Machining+3
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FrED Control and DoE
Manufacturing

FrED Control and DoE

Designed and implemented a PID-controlled temperature system to stabilize fiber extrusion output. Conducted a Design of Experiments (DoE) to model effects of parameters.

Control SystemsDoESPC+2
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RC Car Manufacturing
Manufacturing

RC Car Manufacturing

Designed and built the steering subsystem for a batch of 40 remote-controlled cars; created jigs and optimized production layout to streamline assembly.

Mechanical DesignProduction+2
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Metal AM Utilization
Manufacturing

Metal AM Utilization

Developed a Python-based buffer size simulation to optimize throughput and utilization of a Nikon SLM printer. Improved projected utilization from ~20% to ~50%.

PythonSimulation+3
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Bearaby Naplow
Design

Bearaby Naplow

This project expands Bearaby’s product line with the Naplow, a modular weighted pillow designed to support relaxation and the nightly wind-down routine through sustainable materials and adaptive comfort.

Product Development +3
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Submarine Drone
Mechanical

Submarine Drone

Exploratory design of an autonomous drone capable of being launched and recoveredy by a submarine.

Naval Engineering+3
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Micromobility Redesign
Design

Micromobility Redesign

This thesis tackles the “last mile problem” in urban transportation by proposing a hybrid docked and dockless micromobility system to enhance city accessibility and commuting efficiency.

Unreal Engine+3
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Block Puzzle
Design

Block Puzzle

Developed a fully functional block puzzle game in Python, featuring integrated artificial intelligence to provide hints.

PythonAI+2
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3D Printed Pen
Mechanical

3D Printed Pen

Designed a custom 3D-printed click pen, engineered to accommodate the ink cartridge from a Pilot G2 pen.

3D PrintingSolidWorks+2
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Rubber Band Gun V3
Mechanical

Rubber Band Gun V3

A 3D-printed rubber band turret with integrated Raspberry Pi, camera, and NEMA 17 stepper motors, designed for automated tracking and electronic firing.

3D PrintingRobotics+2
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Rubber Band Gun V2
Mechanical

Rubber Band Gun V2

A fully 3D-printed, pump-action rubber band gun featuring a cam mechanism for firing and automatic barrel rotation.

3D PrintingSolidWorks+2
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Rubber Band Gun V1
Mechanical

Rubber Band Gun V1

A simple 3D-printed rubber band gun designed to swat flies with engineered precision.

3D PrintingSolidWorks+2
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Fractal Vice
Mechanical

Fractal Vice

Designed and built a multi-shot rubber band gun with rapid-fire capability and precision targeting using innovative trigger and tensioning mechanisms.

3D PrintingSolidWorks+2
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Classroom Render
Design

Clasroom Render

A realistic classroom render created in Unreal Engine, with CAD models designed in Rhinoceros 3D.

Unreal EngineRhino+2
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