Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a muscle disorder that affects 2-3 infants per 1,000 and will last a
lifetime. Oftentimes, affected children lack the muscle strength and control to stabilize
themselves. Our research concludes that the earlier the therapy is done for these
children the greater the impact in their lives. Currently, there is no good solution to allow
these children to sit upright during therapy and in their homes. The Gaucho Back team
is developing a device that will serve as a third hand for both therapists and the

Emerging drone technology has opened new doors in plant research. UCSB ecologists Dr. Carla D’Antonio and Dr. Ryoko Oono saw the opportunity to use drones to acquire plant samples from previously inaccessible areas such as the tops of trees or plants down in the valleys. Custom assemblies were created for the 3DR X8+ octocopter to allow the drone to collect plant samples. An arm with a circular saw is attached to the drone. With this, a new joint was created to allow for limited movement of the arm as well as to restrict the orientation of the saw.

Have you ever wanted to ride a bike up speeds of 10s of miles per hour, all while maximizing style and minimizing effort? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Our team is designing a custom electric bike that utilizes a classic chopper style, and the latest and greatest in modern technology. It’s called the Weinberg! This bike will abide by California state law, having a motor of 750W, and a lithium-ion battery, getting you to a top speed of 20 miles per hour.