For autonomous robots to travel efficiently, they must use a path-planning algorithm to determine the best path based on certain criteria, most commonly speed, safety, or energy. Most path-planning algorithms are catered toward specific robots, environments, or tasks, and prioritize static criteria. Our algorithm takes in a robot's specifications and allows the user to dynamically adjust their prioritization for speed, safety, and energy to generate an optimal path.

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HYBRID NOISE CANCELLING 
FOR DRONES

Atchyuth Dhulipudi (ME)
Amaan Rahman (EE)
Jon Lu (EE)

Advised by Professor Luchtenberg (ME) and Professor Shlayan (EE)

Drones are commonly used in public spaces for activies such as photography and acrobatics. However, the high pitch and high volume of drones contribute to noise pollution. Our project aims to reduce noise efficiently by introducing a shroud and speaker system. The shroud comprises of sound absorbing and deflecting materials. The speaker system utilizes a feedback control system that measures the noise of the drone and sends the inverse signal to cancel out the noise.

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SOLAR DECATHLON
HARBOR SCHOOL EXPANSION:
MEP DESIGN
 

Sarah Coraizaca (ME)
Samantha Wu (ME) and
VIP students from Architecture
and Engineering

Advised by Melody Baglione (ME), David Wootton (ME), and Pamela Cabrera (Arch)

The interdisciplinary Cooper Union Solar Decathlon team is competing in the Education Building Design Challenge with retrofit and new academic building designs to expand the Harbor School on Governors Island. The net-zero, sustainable campus design includes more classrooms and labs, as well as gym and pool, to enhance the students' educational experience. Our project includes the design of innovative and resilient mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and passive ventilation systems, solar panels, and an energy pile geothermal heat pump system.

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2023 DESIGN CHALLENGE GRAND WINNERS

LIVABLE LAST-MILE DELIVERY
VEHICLE AND FACILITY
 

Reid Chambers (ME)
Zachary Potoskie (ME)
Minah Ali (CE)
Leanne Ortega (CE)
Jason Wan (CE), Selena Wu (CE)

Advised by Professors Melody Baglione (ME) amd David Wootton (ME)

Over 2 million packages are delivered in NYC every day. The current delivery infrastructure relies on large trucks that cause street congestion, pollution, and safety risks. Our project aims to reimagine package transport on an efficient, resilient delivery e-cycle platform, designed in parallel with an integrated last-mile delivery hub. This facility specifically accomodates e-cycle delivery vehicles and incorporates design feedback from community members. The vehicle employs a lightweight folding modular cart that protects cargo and facilitates faster loading. Additionally, we tested the viability of installing a regenerative braking system on the cycle trailer.

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E-cycle delivery platform for efficient, green last-mile delivery.

VIRTUAL REALITY
FOR REMOTE EDUCATION

Gyumin Park (ME)

Advised by Professors Robert Dell (ME) and Neveen Shlayan (EE)

 

In-person demonstrations help students learn how theories are applied in the field. When remote, demonstrations can only be seen as live video streams, resulting in a decreased level of live interaction between the presenter and viewer. Our cost-effective virtual reality glasses modifies darkness of pixels of live camera video streams of remote demonstrations into a live virtual reality stream for interactive and experiential learning. Our device users will be able to experience remote demonstrations and promote live interaction.

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