ASME Combat Robotics

Building the program

I founded the Embry-Riddle ASME Combat Robotics program and serve as project lead. My responsibilities include project planning, recruitment, sponsorship outreach, and organizing the design work needed to move a collegiate team forward. I manage the team’s work on Shrike, Talon, and Viper Vertical Spinner and also serve as a team driver.

Managed robots

Our team has registered three robots for Robot Ruckus at Maker Faire Orlando on November 7–8, 2026. I help coordinate the builds and competition preparation while contributing as a driver.

Shrike

3 lb · Beetleweight

A custom chassis built around a beater-bar assembly, with carbon-fiber-reinforced nylon construction and a polycarbonate top. Designed by students at Embry-Riddle.

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Talon

3 lb · Beetleweight

A custom beater-bar spinner designed with speed and maneuverability in mind.

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Viper Vertical Spinner

1 lb · Gladiator division

A FingerTech Viper antweight kit fitted with the vertical-spinner add-on, registered in the Gladiator division.

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Design studies

Our work includes 1 lb antweight, 3 lb beetleweight, and 30 lb featherweight designs. I evaluate chassis materials, spinner geometry, component budgets, weight estimates, and access for repairs. I use SolidWorks and finite element analysis in chassis and weapon development and collaborate with the team on drive and weapon integration.

Manufacturing and testing preparation

I coordinate machining, additive manufacturing, electronics integration, Li-Po battery procedures, and robot assembly.

I lead the development of the team’s safety procedures and testing requirements in coordination with university faculty and Environmental Health and Safety. The designs and testing procedures remain in development. Planning the testing process is part of the engineering work alongside the robots themselves.

Build update · October 2026

Combat robotics test box

Working with Nicholas Gatto and Madilyn Magno, I helped fabricate a 4 ft × 4 ft × 4 ft mobile steel frame in one ten-hour workday. The build included measuring, cutting, grinding, fitting, welding, painting, and assembly.

The frame is built, with further work needed to complete the enclosure before robot testing.

Read the test-box build story

Tools for the team

I also built an automated event tracker to help the team follow competition opportunities and plan travel. It collects event information and posts updates to Discord.