James Muren
B.S Mechanical Engineering & Robotics
Pasadena, CA
ABOUT ME
I am a mechanical engineering student at Caltech specializing in engineering design and robotic systems. My experience spans drone technology development, robotic arm design, and advanced manufacturing processes. I have contributed to cutting-edge research in morphing robotics, and developed complex kinematic algorithms for multi-DOF robotic systems. My technical expertise combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on prototyping and testing experience.
ME 72a Capstone Design
Mechanical Engineering Capstone project in which five teams of six students competed head-to-head in a robot hockey game. Each team was tasked with strategizing, researching, designing, and manufacturing three unique robots from scratch over the...
ME 72b Capstone Design
Led a design overhaul in the span of 3 weeks to create a robot that could intake, and shoot a puck for a robot hockey game.
ME 14 Planetary Gearbox Design
Designed a planetary gearbox with a 6.5:1 gear reduction
ME-CS-EE 133a Robotic Arm Simulation Project
Developed a project in RVIZ using a 7 DOF robotic arm, modeling the real-life ISS Canadarm.
Caltech Center for Autonomous Systems and Technologies Lab Fellowship
Designed a new transformation mechanism using linkages to optimize the transformation path.
Japanese Puzzle Box
Personal Project to construct an intricate japanese puzzle box using HDPE
Custom Tube Rack
I helped a research lab at the University of Washington to design a specialized tube rack to facilitate a custom experiment.