Alborz "Al" Amir-khalili
Design Projects
- HOP: Hands-On Projection
- Final University design project involving a spatial input device
- Users may use this input system for tasks such as spatial planning and multiplayer games
- A quick demonstration of the project is available on YouTube
- HeatScore: Innovative Intelligent Thermostat System
- A system which extrapolates user-specific heating pattern from simple inputs
- By only heating the rooms that users are expected to use, HeatScore reduces energy usage
- HeatScore may be retrofitted to HVAC systems available in many households
- BrakeSafe
- An emergency breaking assistive system for cars
- System was designed to automatically apply the breaks in case of possible collision while backing up
- Short YouTube Montage of the assembly, testing, and disassembly
- Midwest Equipment Online Catalog
- Designed for Midwest Equipment during the winter 2008 work term
- Designed and developed a customizable catalog using PHP technology
- Link to Midwest Equipment Website
- Double I-beam Bridge
- Designed as a requirement for Mechanics of Deformable Solids course in 2A
- Made out of a 40" by 32" sheet of Millboard and held together by craft glue, the bridge was modeled and designed to support up to 660 pounds of force at the center.
- Popsicle stick bumper
- Designed as a requirement for Dynamics course in 1B
- Mathematically modeled and built a dampening device made of popsicle sticks and elastic bands.
- Assistive device for the hearing impaired
- Designed as a requirement for Introduction to Systems course in 1A
- Function: to alert the user of audible household alarms via a vibrating pager.