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Research Manuscript
Step 01
Initial Concept
The drawing established the upper chamber, entry openings, funnel, and lower collection zone. I used it as the reference for rebuilding the trap in Blender.
Senior Capstone – Autonomous Beetle Detection Platform
My capstone work focused on building the digital model, explaining the internal structure, and producing polished presentation visuals for the final prototype.
From Sketch to Blueprint
Step 02
Engineering Blueprint
I converted the completed Blender model into a labeled orthographic blueprint explaining the entrance holes, pheromone cage, funnel, and collection zone. The graphic was approved for the final capstone presentation.
Presentation Style Inspiration
FNAF-Inspired Technical Presentation
The layout was inspired by the technical character sheets from Five Nights at Freddy's, then adapted into a clean engineering communication graphic.
Selected Development Views
Futuristic Support Frame
A truss-like frame supports the funnel, heat sink, and camera while giving the trap a distinctive form.
Early Electric Mesh Concept
An early conical mesh concept placed an active region around the pheromone source before the idea was removed.
360-Degree Review
A full rotation used to inspect exterior proportions and communicate the assembled design.
Pencil-Line Visualization
Line rendering translated the 3D model into defined technical outlines.
Early Keyframe Assembly
An early assembly animation before camera motion and final rendering were added.
Camera and Cable Routing
The camera and wiring show how sensing hardware connects to the enclosure.
Animated USB-C Cable
A custom USB-C cable was modeled and animated to move naturally with the assembly.
Integrated System View
A later pass combining camera, cabling, trap body, hardware, and enclosure.
Capstone Presentation Renders
Finished turntables present the completed trap from multiple angles without overwhelming the page.
Color Turntable
Full-color materials with pencil-line overlays.
Monochrome Blueprint Turntable
White-background presentation emphasizing silhouette and technical linework.
Prototype Showcase with VerdanTech Solutions
The finished prototype was presented at the UC Merced capstone showcase with Brian Duggan, the VerdanTech Solutions client representative, standing in the center.
Programmable Metamaterials Research
Working with Dr. Danzi, I produced CGI concepts for a metamaterial cell capable of transitioning between soft and rigid states before the final design was fabricated.
Concept 1 – Expanding 4D Hinge
The first design used a hinge and shape-memory section. The simulated contraction appeared too extreme, so the mechanism was revised.
Concept 2 – Mechanical Linkage
The second version used hinges and sliders, but it introduced more complexity than the research concept required.
Final Design – Internal 4D Members
The final concept placed bending shape-memory members inside the cell, creating a cleaner and manufacturable system.
Material Study & Physical Prototype
Fabricated Cell
White rigid PLA and green shape-memory members translated the final CGI into a physical research model.
Planned Compression Testing
The prototype was positioned for future stiffness and deformation measurements.
Shape-Memory Claw Study
A proof-of-concept claw explored training, heating, opening, closing, and object-holding behavior.
Final Metamaterial Visualization
The animation shows the white rigid structure and green 4D members operating together, then expands the single cell into a repeating lattice.
Kirigami Wing Visualization
Dr. Danzi asked me to translate a kirigami-inspired morphing wing into a Blender visualization.
Viewport Motion Check
I reviewed stretching and bending behavior before rendering.
Concept-level airflow visualization, not validated CFD data.