{"id":187402,"date":"2025-05-05T09:41:06","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T13:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/?p=187402"},"modified":"2026-05-04T10:15:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T14:15:37","slug":"e-human-powered-vehicle-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/e-human-powered-vehicle-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"e-Human Powered Vehicle 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Image-1-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-198982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Image-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Image-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Image-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Image-1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Image-1-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Image-1-1920x1440.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Team Members<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Daniyal Shaheryar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alex Saunders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daniel Zhang<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hannan Wang<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JD Qian<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Owen Scinta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Owen Tu\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project Description<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In modern day society, most personal transportation solutions are inefficient, costly, and environmentally unsustainable. The objective of this project was to design, manufacture, analyze, and test a human-powered vehicle along with integrated electrical assistance to address these concerns. The resultant vehicle was to be a sufficient mode of primary transportation, mainly for individuals residing in rural areas. Demonstration of the capability and accessibility of this vehicle was be evaluated in the ASME\u2019s e-HPVC competition against other colleges that were designed to accomplish the same goal at UNC Charlotte.<strong> \u200b<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements and Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-4.29.23\u202fPM-1024x441.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-4.29.23\u202fPM-1024x441.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-4.29.23\u202fPM-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-4.29.23\u202fPM-768x331.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-4.29.23\u202fPM-1536x661.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-4.29.23\u202fPM.png 1756w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Evaluation of Requirements and Specifications<\/strong>\u200b<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Requirements were met through a recumbent tricycle with a Rollover Protection System (RPS) and a four-point safety harness. During safety tests, vehicle could travel 30 meters straight for 5-8 km\/hr. From a speed of 25 km\/hr, vehicle stopped within 6 m distance. RPS test was successfully performed outside Taylor Hall and through FEA as well; it did not permanently deform or fracture when inverted and in FEA.\u200b All the safety tests are demonstrated in the safety video below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"540\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 960 \/ 540;\" width=\"960\" controls src=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/OCVideo.766630122.454526-1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Concept Description<\/strong>\u200b<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div aria-label=\"Carousel Gallery\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery-carousel-swiper-container is-cropped coblocks-gallery has-no-alignment has-caption-style-dark has-horizontal-gutter has-no-thumbnails\"><div class=\"has-carousel has-carousel-lrg swiper-container\" data-swiper=\"{&quot;alignCells&quot;:false,&quot;autoPlay&quot;:false,&quot;autoPlaySpeed&quot;:3000,&quot;draggable&quot;:true,&quot;freeMode&quot;:false,&quot;loop&quot;:false,&quot;navigation&quot;:true,&quot;pageDots&quot;:false,&quot;pauseHover&quot;:false,&quot;responsiveHeight&quot;:false,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:2,&quot;thumbnails&quot;:false,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;12345&quot;}\" style=\"height:400px\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199082\" data-id=\"199082\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7117-2-1024x768.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7117-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7117-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7117-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7117-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7117-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7117-2-1920x1440.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"coblocks-gallery--caption coblocks-gallery--primary-caption\"><\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"1\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"730\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199092\" data-id=\"199092\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/?attachment_id=199092\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-4.38.42\u202fPM.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-4.38.42\u202fPM.png 730w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-4.38.42\u202fPM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-4.38.42\u202fPM-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"coblocks-gallery--caption coblocks-gallery--primary-caption\"><\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"2\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199102\" data-id=\"199102\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/?attachment_id=199102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5790-1024x768.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5790-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5790-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5790-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5790-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5790-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5790-1920x1440.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"coblocks-gallery--caption coblocks-gallery--primary-caption\"><\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><\/div><button class=\"nav-button__prev\" id=\"12345-prev\"><svg class=\"icon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg)\"><\/svg><\/button><button class=\"nav-button__next\" id=\"12345-next\"><svg class=\"icon\"><\/svg><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The development of the concepts was based on the 2023 team design.\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final design features a recumbent tricycle with two front wheels and a rear wheel.\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Low Center of Gravity: <\/strong>Reclined seat enhances handling and reduces tipping risk on turns or rough terrain.\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ergonomic Seat Design: <\/strong>Raised side bolsters provide lateral support and comfort on long rides.\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Electric Drive System:<\/strong> Rear-wheel motor with pedal assist and throttle control\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vertically Mounted steering bars with horizontal handles: <\/strong>Offer responsive steering and enhanced maneuverability\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practical accessories:\u200b<\/strong> Headlight, tail-light, reflectors, horn, rear compartment with cargo storage\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Analysis, Manufacturing, Testing<\/strong>\u200b<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200b- <strong>RPS &amp; STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS<\/strong>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-stacked\"><ul class=\"coblocks-gallery has-no-alignment has-fullwidth-images has-custom-gutter\" style=\"--coblocks-custom-gutter:0em\"><li class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"494\" alt=\"Image gallery image\" class=\"wp-image-199142 has-shadow-none\" data-id=\"199142\" data-imglink=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-4.42.51\u202fPM-1024x494.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-4.42.51\u202fPM-1024x494.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-4.42.51\u202fPM-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-4.42.51\u202fPM-768x370.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-4.42.51\u202fPM-1536x741.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-4.42.51\u202fPM.png 1762w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"484\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199172 has-shadow-none\" data-id=\"199172\" data-imglink=\"\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/?attachment_id=199172\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-4.44.44\u202fPM-1024x484.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-4.44.44\u202fPM-1024x484.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-4.44.44\u202fPM-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-4.44.44\u202fPM-768x363.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-4.44.44\u202fPM-1536x727.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-4.44.44\u202fPM.png 1784w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>RPS and structural analysis conducted through Nastran Linear statics and Linear Buckling methods.\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Material: ASTM A513 Type 5 (AISI 1008 HR specifically in NX); Sizes: 1 in. OD (outer diameter), 0.87 in. ID (inner diameter), and 0.065 in. wall thickness.\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statics analysis: driver weight of 70 kg sitting was mimicked with 2G acceleration in each direction, simulating real riding scenarios. \u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Top and side rollover cases analyzed:\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maximum deformation, principal stresses, and yield stresses analyzed.\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kinematics analysis on steering:\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Added 5\u00b0 to 14\u00b0 adjustable caster, \u00b1 2\u00b0 camber for improved handling and stability.\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For drivetrain, 2 in. diameter pipe used instead of regular 1 in. to withstand higher loads as per FEA.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <strong>MANUFACTURING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"418\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-6.02.54\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-6.02.54\u202fPM.png 418w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-6.02.54\u202fPM-213x300.png 213w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"390\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-6.03.31\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-6.03.31\u202fPM.png 390w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-6.03.31\u202fPM-197x300.png 197w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"348\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-6.03.53\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-6.03.53\u202fPM.png 348w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-6.03.53\u202fPM-175x300.png 175w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Parallel manufacturing of all subsystems.\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluated based on manufacturability, cost, durability.\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All frame tubing cut and notched, followed by entire frame being seam welded in Taylor Hall by the team.\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steering plates manufactured along with connecting Ackermann steering link.\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drivetrain pipe cut and welded, and then bolted to the frame\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seat mounts also manufactured, along with harness mounts.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <strong>TESTING <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images 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