MIT Robotic Surgical Device

During my time at MIT LL, my primary functions were to design, fabricate, and test patented R&D hardware for AI-GUIDE (Artificial Intelligence-Guided Ultrasound Interventional Device), which is a semi-autonomous medical device in development for the Department of Defense.

More info about the project can be found here: https://www.ll.mit.edu/r-d/projects/artificial-intelligence-guided-ultrasound-intervention-device

Due to the top-secret nature of the DOD, I cannot disclose everything that I did, but I can speak generally of what my projects entailed, as well as describe the projects that are currently visible to the public.

I was solely responsible for developing the cartridge components used in AI-Guide's semi-autonomous tracheotomy procedure. My work encompassed the entire product development cycle: 3D modeling the cartridge designs, overseeing manufacturing processes, and conducting comprehensive testing protocols. I independently designed and fabricated custom testing assemblies incorporating 3D printed fixtures and force measurement instrumentation to enable iterative, data-driven design optimization and validate requirement fulfillment. The team is currently filing for a patent on my design.

Other project contributions included:

Design for Manufacturing: Optimized part designs for vacuum forming and injection molding processes, considering manufacturing constraints and cost efficiency

Custom Tooling: Designed and fabricated a 3D printed vacuum forming setup for in-house prototyping capabilities

Performance Validation: Created standardized testing procedures and built specialized test rigs to measure and quantify hardware component performance metrics