What Are Some EE Senior Design Projects That Involve Mechanical Engineering?

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The forum discussion centers on senior design projects that integrate Electrical Engineering (EE) and Mechanical Engineering. Participants suggest projects such as a Single-Sided Linear Induction Motor (SLIM) and a robotic arm, emphasizing the need for mechanical design skills alongside electrical theories. SolidWorks is recommended as the industry-standard software for practicing mechanical design, making it a valuable tool for students aiming to bridge the gap between EE and mechanical engineering disciplines.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Electrical Engineering principles, particularly motor theory.
  • Familiarity with mechanical design concepts.
  • Basic knowledge of robotics and control systems.
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks for mechanical design.
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the design and functionality of Single-Sided Linear Induction Motors (SLIM).
  • Explore the principles of robotic arm design and control.
  • Learn advanced features of SolidWorks for mechanical design projects.
  • Investigate project management strategies for interdisciplinary engineering teams.
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Electrical Engineering students, Mechanical Engineering students, and anyone interested in interdisciplinary projects that combine electrical and mechanical design principles.

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Hi all, I'm curious about what you guys did for a senior year project. Even though I'm still far from graduating, I'm already thinking about senior design.

Anyone have any ideas for an EE project that involves mechanical engineering as well? Maybe that wouldn't be feasible since as an EE major I wouldn't have much mechanical knowledge, let alone mechanical design experience.
 
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Try a SLIM, Single-Sided Linear Induction Motor... it's interesting, has good EE theories (mainly about motors, of course), but requires a nice mechanical design too.
 
^Thank you, I will definitely consider that.

What about a robotic arm? Could a team of EEs do that or would the mechanical design aspects be too complicated to learn within the amount of time we would have?

If I want to practice mechanical design on my own, would SolidWorks be the best software to learn since that's the industry standard?
 

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