Kyle LaPolice


Currently looking for a Mechanical Engineering position
and tinkering on the side.


Past Projects


Door Power Generator

Designed an electricity generating door hinge system for Mechanical Engineering Senior Capstone


3D Printed Cave Exploring Robot

Designed and built the track and suspension system for the 3D Printed Cave Exploration Robot in 10 weeks


Material Testing Device

Designed and built Material Testing Device for Raritan Valley Community College

Door Power Generator


For my Mechanical Engineering Senior Capstone project, I proposed and designed an innovative electricity-generating door hinge system. This system incorporated an internal DC motor connected to a flywheel to generate electricity, which could be stored in a battery or integrated into the building's electrical system. Working alongside a team of four peers, we developed this concept within a tight time frame of five weeks. Utilizing Solidworks, we produced a comprehensive 102-page technical report, including Bill of Materials (BOM), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and detailed part drawings, outlining the design, functionality, and implementation of the door hinge system.

3D Printed Cave Exploring Robot


During my internship at the New Jersey Innovation Institute, I collaborated with the US Army Armaments Center on a robotics project aimed at creating a full-size robot for GPS-denied environments. Working within a team of 12 students, I led the mechanical engineering aspect, managing workload and presenting progress reports. My contributions included designing and fabricating a multi-arm rocker system for track suspension, evaluating the tread system through iterations using Solidworks, FEA, and rapid prototyping. We presented our findings to the Army engineering staff and showcased the completed robot at the NJIT 2019 Undergraduate Summer Research Symposium.

Material Testing Machine


During my internship at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) in Branchburg, NJ, I was tasked with designing a Uniaxial Tensile Tester to analyze various materials' properties and generate force vs. distance graphs. In collaboration with the client, we established project objectives including applying 100 lbf. force, adhering to a $6000 budget, and integrating with existing college testing software. I proceeded to develop and construct a robust steel test frame equipped with a powered linear ball screw and customized material grips. Additionally, I programmed the interface between the linear ball screw motor controller and the college's testing software and hardware devices. Finally, I presented and demonstrated the fully functional Uniaxial Tensile Tester, which was utilized in the Introduction to Mechanics of Materials college course, showcasing its efficacy in practical educational settings.