OLIVIA FANMechanical Systems Engineer

Specializing in robotics, automation, mechanical design with CAD and design for prototyping.

Experience in biomedical robotics and research & development in academia.

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Projects Highlight

My Work:

N°001

Transoral Surgical Robot

Worked on a 3mm transoral surgical tool at the PCIGITI Lab in SickKids Hospital.

Updated design and 3D printed a prototype of the surgical robot's end effector.
Tested and validated the end effector's ability to manipulate surgical tools in a simulated environment.
Collaborated with a team of engineers and surgeons to refine the design based on feedback.

Surgical RoboticsArduinoServo MotorsTeam Collaboration

N°002

ORCA Robot Hand

Assembled an open-source, highly dexterous double-jointed robotic hand at the PCIGITI Lab in SickKids Hospital.

3D printed and silicone casted hand components.
Built tendon-actuated finger movement using metal wires and servo motors.
Integrated a servo-driven wrist with timing belt drive.
Collaborated with McMaster graduate students to test and program the hand.

Biomedical RoboticsArduinoServo MotorsTeam Collaboration

N°003

Cinematography Robot Arm

Designed a high-mobility robot arm for controlled camera movement, including a custom gearbox and outer shell.

Calculated torque, gear ratios, and motion requirements.
Designed model using SolidWorks.
Iterated geometry, joint layout, and actuation concepts.
Coordinated mechanical, structural, research, and documentation tasks for a team of 4.

SolidWorksGearbox DesignMechatronicsMechanical Design

Automated badminton shuttle feeder prototype

N°004

Automated Shuttle Feeder

Designed and fabricated a badminton training machine that automatically feeds and launches shuttles for practice.

Designed and 3D printed parts from SolidWorks models.
Programmed an Arduino system with 775 DC motors and a stepper motor.
Integrated mechanical, electrical, and software elements into one sequence.

Automation3D PrintingPersonal Project

N°005

Automated DSC Press

Developed a prototype that automatically crimps DSC sample pans to improve throughput and reduce manual intervention.

Engineered 3D printed mechanical components using SolidWorks CAD.
Integrated an Arduino-controlled linear actuator.
Troubleshot motion, alignment, and force requirements for repeatable crimping.

PrototypingLinear ActuatorTesting

Who Am I?

About Me.....

Beyond engineering, I am passionate about maintaining an active lifestyle. Whether it's playing badminton, ultimate frisbee, soccer, or going to the gym, I enjoy opportunities to challenge myself both physically and mentally. On the left, you can see me representing my university club team at a tournament.

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