Morgan State university’s Inaugural ASME E- Human Powered Vehicle Team
This project was a first for the university in both technical challenge and operational in the sense that it was entirely student-led. As a student, I was serving as the Technical Advisor and Project Manager for this competition. From the ground up, I led a team of 10 students to learn CAD, Programming, and Manufacturing, and ultimately create a functional prototype vehicle. I learned to leverage all connections and resources I had outside of the university, as creating this vehicle would not be possible on campus due to work hours and manufacturing limitations. I learned to ask for support from friends, supporters, and donors, balancing their expectations and the team’s outcome as invested stakeholders. It was by far the most fun and fulfilling project I have worked on in my undergraduate studies.
The objective of Morgan State’s ASME Student Section was to create a vehicle suitable for most members of the general public. Especially commuters and students. The vehicle should be able to reach top speed with little effort, aided by a motor and the individual’s attributes. The vehicle should have a comfortable range for both functional and leisure travel. Equipped with a multitude of safety and comfort features to help protect the rider from the elements and hazards. Ultimately, this team is heavily student-led, with students learning CAD, programming, and manufacturing on the fly. We look forward to the feedback and learning experiences from the competition, so we know what bar to aim for next time we compete.
Bike concept and design
The objective of Morgan State’s ASME Student Section was to create a vehicle suitable for most members of the general public. Especially commuters and students. The vehicle should be able to reach top speed with little effort, aided by a motor and the individual’s attributes. The vehicle should have a comfortable range for both functional and leisure travel. Equipped with a multitude of safety and comfort features to help protect the rider from the elements and hazards. Ultimately, this team is heavily student-led, with students learning CAD, programming, and manufacturing on the fly. We look forward to the feedback and learning experiences from the competition, so we know what bar to aim for next time we compete.