Drake Elliott

I'm a passionate and driven mechanical engineering student from MIT with extensive hands-on experience in robotics, mechanical design, and advanced prototyping. I thrive on solving complex design and engineering challenges, and I'm eager to apply my skills to innovative projects.

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About Me

I am a senior at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, and am passionate about mechanical design, robotics, and engineering leadership. I have diverse experience in both research and industry, from designing and prototyping soft robots to developing assistive devices. Through rigorous coursework, I have acquired a strong foundation in mechanics, dynamics, controls, fluid dynamics, manufacturing, and more.

Beyond my technical skills, I am a captain of the men’s heavyweight rowing team at MIT and a participant in the Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program. Through these experiences, I’ve developed robust leadership, teamwork, and communication abilities that are applicable in many industry environments.

Featured Projects

Yoyo cad

Custom Yo-Yo Manufacturing

Designed, manufactured, and analyzed 50 yo-yos with an integrated speaker, addressing key engineering challenges like press-fit mechanics and cost-effective large-scale production

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Exercise Assistive Device

Developed and tested a robotic mechanism designed to prevent falls in elderly individuals during exercise, offering seamless support and fall protection without restricting natural movement

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Force Analysis in Rowing

Investigated how rowing stroke rate affects the balance of forces on a rower's body, using a dynamic ergometer and specialized sensors to measure asymmetry in real-time

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007 robot

Competiton Robot

Individually designed and constructed a design award winning remote-controled robot for a class-wide competition, leveraging a variety of fabrication techniques like sheet metal working and waterjet cutting

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678 robot

Autonomous Line-Following Robot

Designed an autonomous robot that uses a C++ algorithm, an H-bridge motor driver, and photoresistors to follow a drawn line, navigate a pre-designed course, and dynamically relocate its path if lost

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00b toy

Toy Product Design

Designed and fabricated a blaster-style target game, employing a combination of RF and IR signals to establish communication between system components and a custom-designed central hub

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678 robot

Cryogenic Pump

Designed, fabricated, and tested a cryogenic pump prototype to efficiently transport liquid nitrogen, utilizing a novel impeller design to prevent cavitation

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I am actively seeking an entry-level mechanical engineering position and would love to discuss how my skills can contribute to your team.

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