7 Unit Circle Projects Ideas to Fuel Mechanical Engineering Innovation
1. Harmonic Gearbox Design: Design a custom harmonic gearbox utilizing the principles of the unit circle to achieve high-precision, low-noise gear reduction
2. Cam Mechanism Optimization: Analyze and optimize cam mechanisms using trigonometry and unit circle relationships. Design cams for specific follower motions.
3.Robotic Arm Trajectory Control: Develop algorithms for robotic arm trajectory control using the unit circle as a reference.
4. Steering Mechanism Analysis: Analyze and optimize steering mechanisms for vehicles using unit circle principles. Design Ackerman steering geometries for smooth cornering and minimal tire wear
5. Planetary Gear Train Design: Design and build a planetary gear train using the unit circle to understand gear ratios and power transmission. Explore applications in wind turbines, electric vehicles
6. Cycloid Generator: Mechanical Art in Motion: Create a mesmerizing cycloid generator using cams and linkages inspired by the unit circle.
7. Biomechanical Joint Analysis: Apply unit circle principles to analyze and model human or animal joints