Jose Yanez
Engineer
Projects
Key and Cork Mechanism for Premium Spirits
Product Design, Materials Engineering, Haptic Feedback Integration, User-Centered Design
Innovative key and cork system designed for a premium liquor company merges enhanced security with an exceptional user experience. Featuring a two-part cork with a metal key interaction and a synthetic seal, it offers unique haptic feedback during the opening process. The system emphasizes premium materials and sustainability, significantly elevating user engagement and reinforcing the brand's luxurious appeal.
Robotic Model Organism of a Flying Fish
Mechatronics, Robotics, Hydrodynamics, Waterproofing, Biomimetics, Experimental Evaluation
Designed and fabricated a robotic model organism mimicking a flying fish to study caudal fin locomotion's hydrodynamics, this project evaluated the robot's performance in generating thrust, reducing drag, and managing hydrodynamic moments. The insights gained, crucial for biomimetic engineering and aquatic biomechanics, were presented at The Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology in January 2023, showcasing the potential of robotic models in understanding natural locomotion mechanisms.
Worm Gear-Driven Robotic Arm
Mechanical Design, Engineering Dynamics, Control Systems, Prototyping and Testing, Cost-Efficiency Analysis
A robotic arm incorporating worm gear drives and brushless motors with the aim to deliver a cost-effective, quieter, and lighter solution suitable for household applications.
Autonomous Land Surveying Using Ground Penetrating Radar
Robotics, Autonomous Control Systems, Mechanical Design
Designed and fabricated a robot capable of automating the process of GPR land surveying to increase efficiency and expedite the process by reducing the dependency on human operation. The findings were published as a senior thesis in May 2020.
Autonomous Terrain-Navigating Search and Rescue Robot
Autonomous Navigation, Mechanical Design, Sensor Integration, Rapid Prototyping, Control Systems, Engineering Dynamics
An autonomous search and rescue robot leveraging advanced navigation systems and battle tank-inspired mechanics to efficiently deliver medical kits across challenging terrains.
TigerPounce: Short-Runway Takeoff and Landing Business Jet
Aerospace Design, Performance Analysis, Material and Engine Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics
Redefining aviation standards by offering unmatched short-runway performance, enabling access to over 20,000 additional airports and setting a new benchmark in business jet design and functionality.
