Stella Yu.
A passionate Robotics Software & Mechanical Engineer.
I leverage my coding, design, and analysis skills to construct robots that liberate people’s hands.
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About Me
I am a robotics software & mechanical engineer with a passion for robotics development. My undergraduate background encompasses both mechanical engineering and computer science. I hold a strong interest in the field of assistive and mobile robots. Currently, I am pursuing a Master’s degree in Robotics at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.
I am currently working on a robotics project that involves an assistive robot designed to reduce nurse’s work by helping hydrate a patient’s mouth without colliding with other medical devices (e.g., tubes) on the patient’s face.
Here are a few technologies I've been working with recently:- ROS2
- Python
- Solidworks
- C++
- Computer Vision
- SLAM (Simultaneous localization and mapping)
Experience
I was working as a student researcher on the Semi-Passive Rehabilitation robot tackling upper extremity rehabilitation.
- Integrating a game handle with rotary encoder into the robots.
- CAD design on Hand Motion Coupling System under collaboration settings.
- Engineering a medical recliner for patients using the robot.
Developed a traffic light classification system to enhance semi-autonomous vehicle obstacle detection in challenging lighting and weather conditions, while actively collaborating within a team setting.
- Gathered a dataset of 10K+ images of traffic lights using RGB and IR sensors
- Built a custom model to detect and label the streetlights automatically.
As an intern, I was responsible for the validation process of the largest Abbott factory, specifically concentrating on the manufacturing process for the Covid Testing kit.
- Brought the largest Abbott factory’s calibration processes into compliance with new QSB-R00 requirements.
- Implemented $20,000 yearly cost savings by designing a new instruments calibration system.
- Conducted heat study on in-transit products.
Education
2023 - 2024
Master of Robotics
Northwestern University
GPA:
3.6 out of 4.0
Course taken:
- Robotics Manipulation
- Embeded systems in Robotics
- Theory of Machines: Dynamics
- Introduction to AI
- Deep Reinforcement Learning
- Active Learning in Robotics
- Sensing, Navigation, and Machine Learning for Robotics
- Soft Robotics
2020-2023
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan
GPA:
3.3 out of 4.0
I co-authored two papers in the Nature Communications and Nature Electronics:
- A stretchable epidermal sweat sensing platform with an integrated printed battery and electrochromic display
- A self-sustainable wearable multi-modular E-textile bioenergy microgrid system
Honors:
- Cum Laude
- University Honors
- Dean’s List
Projects
ROS2
Python
Path Planning
Computer Vision/YOLO
AprilTag
SolidWorks
Precision Pin-hunting Meets Playfulness
The Franka arm autonomously shoots randomly placed pins based on user-specified colors.
Python
Control
Euler-Lagrangian Equation
Impact Law
Simulating the Dynamics from Scratch-Mechanical Modeling of a Jack Bouncing within the Box Boundaries.
The simulation from scratch involves with Python and control theories, including Euler-Lagrangian equations and impact laws.
Solidworks
Fluid dynamics
Engineering Analysis and validation
Design
Drone Tagging - Release Mechanism Design
Designed a new release mechanism that will make the tag more robust to perturbations and external factors, resulting in an increase to the deployment success rate of the biologging tags.
ROS2
C++
Python
Computer Vision
MoveIt
Solidworks
Robot Nurse - Mouth Care for an Unconscious Resident
The robot nurse will detect patient's lip and hydrate it with a cotton swab.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions or opportunities or just want to say hi, please feel free to contact me by Email jialuyu2024@u.northwestern.edu or Tel 734-968-9456.