GobbleBot - Food Delivery Robot
Elijah Hinton
Project Timeline
Feb 2023 - May-2025
OVERVIEW
GobbleBot was a fully autonomous delivery robot designed to transport small payloads across campus terrain using a tread-based locomotion system. The project integrates mechanical, electrical, and software engineering disciplines to develop a reliable, cost-effective prototype capable of navigating varied environments. The mechanical subsystem—led by the CAD and fabrication team—focused on creating a modular tread and chassis design for improved traction and maintainability.
HighlightS
- Designed and 3D printed 100+ interlocking tread components using SOLIDWORKS to optimize traction and terrain adaptability.
- Managed an interdisciplinary team of 8 students, coordinating between software, electrical, and mechanical teams to align system integration milestones.
- Developed Gantt charts and project schedules to ensure timely fabrication and testing cycles.
- Secured funding from multiple university organizations, enabling full prototyping and iteration of the locomotion system.
- Contributed to the final system demonstration, achieving operation and payload delivery within project constraints.
SKILLS
CADLeadership3D PrintingProject ManagementInterdisciplinary Collaboration
Elijah Hinton
Aerospace Engineering Student
I am an aerospace engineering student at Virginia Tech with hands-on experience in structural design, computational modeling, and manufacturing. I lead interdisciplinary teams on complex projects including amphibious seaplane design and orbital launch vehicles. My expertise spans CAD design, finite element analysis, composite materials, and rocket systems. I combine technical skills with strong leadership abilities, having mentored students and managed cross-functional engineering teams while maintaining a 3.49 GPA.
I am an aerospace engineering student at Virginia Tech with hands-on experience in structural design, computational modeling, and manufacturing. I lead interdisciplinary teams on complex projects including amphibious seaplane design and orbital launch vehicles. My expertise spans CAD design, finite element analysis, composite materials, and rocket systems. I combine technical skills with strong leadership abilities, having mentored students and managed cross-functional engineering teams while maintaining a 3.49 GPA.
| lowinertia |
Build Your Engineering Portfolio