EmilianoVB

Designing and prototyping spherical robots with compact motorized drivetrains, embedded control, and sensing. Developing an Isaac Sim digital twin with compliant shell dynamics for reinforcement learning and coordinated behavior across 50 sphere robots.

Help students learn torque calculations, gear reduction selection, transmissions, linkage synthesis, PID tuning, and electronics. Machine and waterjet parts to prepare student project kits, and hold office hours to review concepts and homework questions.

Build simulation-ready digital twins in Gazebo and Isaac Sim. URDF/Xacro modeling, controller configuration, action graphs for ROS2 integration.

Managed aerospace autoclave projects from design to commissioning. Designed ASME-compliant pressure vessels with Compress and ANSYS Workbench FEA, and created process/instrumentation drawings and fluid flow simulations.

Designed robotic exoskeleton components for cerebral palsy rehabilitation.

Led the mechanical design and fabrication work for NASA Lunabotics, managing a 17-person multidisciplinary team. Conducted materials research and FEA on 3D-printed TPU structures and LM-1 regolith simulant.

Refactored AutoBagger to boost output 4×. Integrated autonomous robots and conducted safety audits.

Engineered liquid desiccant HVAC systems using NX CAD. Supported rapid prototyping and iterative experimental design. Hired, paid, and managed by Emerson while the division transitioned to Copeland; work spanned both brands.

Created tools and infrastructure to increase throughput by 30%. Automated inventory management and optimized factory layout.

Redesigned drivetrain for reduced weight and enhanced durability. Led thermal testing and mechanical analysis.

Taught 20 STEM students and created a 1-week engineering curriculum. Mentored student teams.

Led aqueduct design for a Nicaraguan community. Served as translator and liaison with local engineers.