Engineering on the Edge: Learning from Failure with Jaxon Baker

Описание: In this episode of The Roboticist Chronicles, we sit down with rising senior mechanical engineering student and chief engineer of the Texas A&M Baja team, Jackson Baker, to discuss the incredible experience of designing, building, and racing a Formula car.

We dive deep into the world of Formula SAE and Baja, exploring the real-world engineering lessons learned from fatigue failures, the importance of hands-on experience, and the drive to innovate beyond the classroom.
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Chapters
0:00 - Introduction to Jackson Baker
1:47 - What is Formula Baja & Formula SAE?
3:03 - Extracurricular vs. Senior Capstone Project
3:58 - Texas A&M Baja Team's Winning Season
5:44 - The "Glass Cannon" Car & Team Chemistry
6:34 - Building a Custom Race Car from Raw Materials
7:33 - The Fine Line Between Overbuilding and Underbuilding
9:31 - Learning from Fatigue Failures in Racing & Life
12:06 - The Undeniable Results of Real-World Engineering
15:03 - Jackson's Senior Year & Exciting Electives
17:31 - The Importance of Design & Avoiding High-Volume Production
21:45 - The Formula SAE Team & The Rome Competition
23:49 - Innovating with Decoupled Suspension
26:15 - The Reality of Tube Bending & Bending Failures
28:02 - The Future: Amateur Racing & Career Goals
28:20 - How to Sponsor the A&M Team & What They Need
30:45 - Final Thoughts: Luck vs. Making Your Own Luck
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About Jackson Baker
Jackson Baker is a rising senior mechanical engineering student at Texas A&M University. He served as chief engineer for the Texas A&M Baja team, which brought home its first-ever trophy this past year. He is now focused on the Formula SAE team for his senior capstone project, where he is leading the suspension dynamics.

► Connect with Jackson Baker:   / jaxonbaker  
► Texas A&M Formula SAE Team:https://www.tamusae.org/

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