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Author: Karthik-Rajgopal

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   Product Development
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-  - Developed the CAD of the biped using SolidWorks and assembled the whole robot.
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+As part of the product development course at UC Berkeley, the team developed HyperVaal, a cost-effective, universal e-bike conversion kit that transforms any standard bicycle into a pedal-assist electric bike. The system directly powers the crankset to leverage a bike’s existing gearing, using a compact drivetrain module that includes a 750W BLDC motor, custom reduction gearing, and a user-tunable mobile app. Key innovations include a modular mounting system compatible with over 95% of commuter bikes and a structural design that combines laser-cut steel and 3D-printed components for manufacturability and affordability