I'm an engineer, teacher, and artist.
My research focuses on shape-changing robotic systems and flexible mechanisms. I recently finished my PhD in mechanical engineering in the SHAPE Lab at Stanford University, where I was advised by Professor Sean Follmer.
I love to teach, and believe in learning through iteration, experimentation, and research. While at Stanford, I was an instructor for ME 220: Intro to Sensors and EE 118: Intro to Mechatronics.
Below are some highlights of my work. More details can be found on the dedicated pages.
Wing-Sum Law, Sofia Wyetzner, and Sean Follmer
Many robots, such as those found in manufacturing facilities, are designed for well-defined environments where the conditions of operation are known in advance. However, for many tasks it is necessary that a robot can adapt to its surroundings. We use the inherent shape change ability of flexible loops to make a shape-changing, crawling robot that is capable of steering and handling multiple terrains.
Preprint | In Review
One of my highest priorities as an academic is teaching. I teach for advanced undergraduate / early graduate mechatronics courses. I focus on identifying problem solving approaches through experimentation and connecting physical intuition to complex concepts.
More details about my approach and the classes that I've taught are on the teaching page.
I've always wanted my own neon sign, but lack the willingness to pay for the real deal. Besides, as an artist, I wanted to design my own. Luckily for me, you can buy pseudo-neon lights – LED strips embedded sideways in colorful silicone that effectively imitate an actual neon light. Using many of these strips, a 24V 5A power supply, some wood sheets, and a lot of soldering, I put together my own version of a neon sign.
YouTube | 2022 June 25
