Yishane Kao
Featured Projects
INV-X1 "Alatus"
Custom Fixed-Wing UAS
A custom fixed-wing UAV built from the ground up — aerodynamic sizing, SolidWorks structural design for the wing ribs and fuselage, and a custom ATmega328P-based avionics system for onboard sensing, wireless telemetry, and flight stabilization.
View full write-up →Compact Mechanical Wallet
Product Design & Rapid Prototyping
A 3D-printed smart wallet combining an AirTag mount, money clip, cascading card mechanism, and snap-lock closure — refined through several rounds of prototyping for fit, usability, and manufacturability.
View full write-up →Claw Kent
Robotic Retrieval System
A sheet-metal robotic claw with ultrasonic sonar sensor feedback for object detection, fabricated with hand tools and modeled in SolidWorks.
View full write-up →About Me
I'm a Materials Engineering student at the University of British Columbia with a passion for building things. From fixed-wing UAVs to robotic systems. I like combining mechanical design, embedded electronics, and software to bring ideas from CAD to working hardware.
When I'm not in class, I'm usually crashing out a little bit since there's a good chance nothing is working lol.
- Location Burnaby, BC
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