Sea Turtle Prosthesis

Leveraging cutting-edge techniques in medical segmentation, precise 3D modeling, and rigorous test engineering, I led a design team to implement a first-of-its kind prosthetic shell for Seemore the Sea Turtle at Sea Life, Mall of America. Using medical-grade polycarbonate and advanced 3D printing, the prosthetic not only addressed the challenge of the turtle's excessive buoyancy but also ensured a seamless integration with its natural movement.

As the design team lead, I was responsible for deriving system requirements from stakeholder feedback and translating that into objectives for the rest of the design team. I was very involved in the actual design of the shell itself, developing a strategy of using Voronoi patterns to achieve the lightweight, space-minimizing shape of the main component. The implementation was successful, resulting in less discomfort to the turtle and longer times between caretaker intervention.