Meet The Team
Arash Khazaie
PM & Mechanical Lead​​​​
As the project manager, I delegated tasks, ensured deadlines were met, and managed project finances. I conceived the project idea and provided the vision for its implementation. In my role as the Mechanical Lead, I designed all the mechanical components and prepared them for 3D printing. Additionally, I played a pivotal role in maintaining our project's online presence by designing and managing the website and YouTube channel. Furthermore, I oversaw the assembly of the final prototype, showcasing my comprehensive involvement in every aspect of the project's execution.
Sean Evangelista
Electrical & Integration lead
Played a key role in integrating the system, resolving issues with haptic feedback and the Peltier module, and implementing various electrical circuits, including a Peltier transistor circuit. Leading the development of the electrical system for the first prototype, I mapped out connections for the final revision and conducted comprehensive tests and calibration. I also spearheaded glove development and managed critical parts procurement, ensuring smooth project progress and successful integration testing with developed scripts and test plans.
Tanish Shah
Software Lead
Involved in various aspects of the software components, primarily focusing on integrating code to interface sensors and actuators with the MCU code. Additionally, I developed a web application for visualizing progress and a live signal application. Designing and implementing the web server to enable communication between software components was another key task. The VR game used in the project was also my creation. Furthermore, I contributed to integrating and assembling project prototypes, ensuring cohesive software and hardware functionality throughout the development process.
Ben Tanen
Control Lead
I worked on designing and coding test circuitry for various modules including haptic feedback, finger flexion detection, thermo-electric control, and Wi-Fi connectivity, making them compatible with Arduino and ESP32 microcontrollers. I explored alternative methods like rapid DEMUX switching to minimize haptic driver usage, PID temperature control, and MOSFET-controlled thermo-electric regulation. Additionally, I played a crucial hands-on role in electrical development. My contributions were integral to both problem formulation and research aspects of the project.