A little independence, by design.
The Detangulator 5000: an assistive device designed to help a client with cerebral palsy apply hair detangler independently, using improved positioning and low-force actuation.
a work in progress.
just like the good projects.
just like the good projects.
design.
build.
try again.
ALEX BEATTIE / ENGINEERING & OTHER CURIOSITIES
build.
try again.
Alexander Beattie
@alexbeattie • Mechanical engineer in the making
I’m Alex, a mechanical engineering senior at Tufts. I like making things that work, figuring out why they don’t, and helping other people build.
Design → build → test → repeat Exploring opportunities for 2027
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A balancing act. Literally.
A Raspberry Pi-controlled robot that measures an unknown payload and places it to balance a seesaw with another robot. Mechanical design, sensing, and controls, all working together.
How warm is a winter jacket, really?
I compared a heat-transfer model, COMSOL simulation, and outdoor thermistor measurements to explore heat loss while standing still and running.
Always something else on the workbench.
Let’s talk about what’s next ↗