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Hello!
I'm Matthew Zhang, a Mechanical Engineering major at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (UIUC). I'm interested in robotics and mechanical design, and this is a website I designed where I'll be showing off my work. Keep in mind that for now, this website is still very much in development.
Recent Projects
(See the projects page for more)
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Null Pointer Exception - 3lb Combat Robot
A 3lb robot with a deadly high-speed undercutter blade, featuring a machined UHMW chassis. Claimed 3rd place at the Iowa Robot Fighting Competition
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Budget Extensions - 30lb Combat Robot
A 30lb combat robot with a spinning overhead blade. Competed in Robobrawl UIUC competition.
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Composite Solar Vehicle Chassis
A carbon fiber composite structural chassis designed as part of Illini Solar Car's upcoming next-generation solar vehicle.