Morgan Melissa Walkinshaw

Center for Assistive Rehabilitation & Robotics Technologies

• Worked with a group of 2-3 other students to create a universally adaptable assistive device for wheelchairs, enabling individuals with disabilities to effortlessly press elevator buttons and scan cards
• This device seamlessly integrates mechanical, electrical, and software design to fully automate a multifaceted tool that can be operated using joystick controls or voice commands
• Since the inception of the project, multiple iterations have been made to improve the casings, enhance PCB (Printed Circuit Board) efficiency, and refine the software's ease of use.

• Collaborated with a team of engineers to develop an exoskeleton designed to mitigate injuries from bearing heavy loads in work applications
• During the process of prototyping the system, I acquired expertise in mechanical design processes and protocols, including simulation testing, work instructions, wiring, and manufacturing skills and considerations
• The team diligently worked to incorporate OSHA testing standards and accommodate a broad range of muscle and size capacities, from the 5th percentile of women to the 95th percentile of men.

• Collaborated with a team of students to develop a Level 3 rocket for the Tripoli NASA Student Launch, encompassing aerostructures, avionics, payload, and propulsion systems
• I gained expertise in implementing designs into OpenRocket software, developing a functional gimbal system for camera stability, and utilizing an online software called Wokwi to organize and test electrical designs and software implementation in C/C++