Rover Design — IAM3D Competition
Mechanical Design · CAD · 2025–2026
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PORTFOLIO
Hi, I'm Alexander Caban.
Mechanical Engineering student at the University at Buffalo focused on mechanical design, CAD, robotics, prototyping, and engineering analysis.
Model Rocket Active Stabilization System
MAE 334 · Controls · Arduino
R.A.T.T.R.V. Design Team
CAD · Prototyping · ASME
PODIUM Robot Design
Robotics · Mechanical Design
Light-Following Autonomous Robot
Arduino · Sensors · Motor Control
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SELECTED ENGINEERING WORK
Featured Projects.
Mechanical design, robotics, controls, CAD, prototyping, and engineering analysis.
01
Rover Design
Add your rover CAD, build,
or competition photo here.
PROJECT 01 · 2025–2026
Rover Design — IAM3D Competition
Collaborated with an engineering team to develop a competition rover, with work centered on drivetrain layout, mechanical optimization, CAD iteration, and system integration for sand-terrain performance.
02
Active Stabilization
Add rocket assembly, CAD,
electronics, or testing photos.
PROJECT 02 · MAE 334
Model Rocket Active Stabilization System
Developed an active stabilization system using an Arduino, MPU6050 sensor, and servo-controlled fins. A proportional feedback controller used real-time motion data to command opposing fin movement, while a custom 3D-printed base packaged the electronics.
03
R.A.T.T.R.V.
Project photos coming soon.
PROJECT 03 · IN DEVELOPMENT
R.A.T.T.R.V. Design Team
An unmanned all-terrain vehicle being developed for the ASME IAM3D competition, with emphasis on chassis design, durability, manufacturability, stability, and iterative testing.
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PODIUM Robot
Project photos coming soon.
PROJECT 04 · IN DEVELOPMENT
PODIUM Robot Design
A modular competition robot concept for the 2027 ASME Student Design Competition, designed around speed, lifting, object handling, accuracy, and climbing challenges.
05
Autonomous Robot
Project photos coming soon.
PROJECT 05 · IN DEVELOPMENT
Light-Following Autonomous Robot
An Arduino-based autonomous robot using light sensors, DC motors, and control logic to interpret environmental feedback and adjust vehicle movement in real time.
GET TO KNOW ME
About Me.
I'm a Mechanical Engineering student at the University at Buffalo, graduating in 2027. I enjoy turning engineering concepts into functional systems through CAD, prototyping, analysis, and hands-on testing.
My project experience spans robotics, vehicle design, control systems, and iterative mechanical development. I enjoy working on teams where ideas move from early concepts to designs that can be built, tested, and improved.
2027
Expected Graduation
BS
Mechanical Engineering
UB
University at Buffalo
ENGINEERING TOOLKIT
Technical Skills.
Tools and capabilities I use to move engineering ideas from concept to physical systems.
Mechanical Design
SolidWorks
Fusion 360
CAD Modeling
Mechanical Design
Tolerance Analysis
Engineering Analysis
MATLAB
Structural Reasoning
Engineering Analysis
Dynamic Systems
Fabrication
Prototyping
3D Printing
System Integration
Iterative Testing
Robotics & Controls
Arduino
Sensors
Feedback Control
Motor Control
CONTACT
Let's build something.
I'm interested in mechanical design, robotics, prototyping, and engineering opportunities.