Marco Schönert
Full stack engineer at Duke from Paris
I like to build things, fast. I build stuff that will make you think, some that will make you laugh. I'm always learning new things, at the moment I'm building a jet engine.
"I don't know why people think effort and energy have anything to do with creation. I suppose that in matters like politics, medicine, history and religion they have been lied to also. I turn on my belly and fall asleep with my ass to the ceiling." - Bukowski
Highlights
Project Roark : Electric Dirtbike
Seawatch
Project Tyr : Jet Engine
Innate Robotics
Raju
Marc - Note App
Mechanical Clock
Tesla Coil
Tokamak Device
Wave Energy Converter
Rocket Engine
Projects
Project Roark : Electric Dirtbike
Roark is a ground-up, fully custom electric dirtbike designed for off-road use, built around a flat-plate aluminum frame, a custom 20s12p lithium-ion battery pack, and a two-stage jackshaft drivetrain.
Seawatch
Mesh network of low-cost, rapidly deployable buoys capable of detecting and triangulating vessels, torpedoes, and unmanned vehicles both above and below the water surface.
Project Tyr : Jet Engine
Tyr is a low-cost, metal 3D-printed turbojet engine designed for UAVs and single-use missiles, utilizing distributed manufacturing to dramatically reduce part count.
Innate Robotics
Contributed to the design and development of a new robotic platform at a stealth startup, focusing on mechanical design, electronics, and autonomous behaviors.
Raju
Chess-playing robot arm that combines computer vision, machine learning, and precision robotics to enable a mechanical arm to play chess intelligently.
Marc - Note App
Comprehensive personal knowledge management system with AI-powered features for note-taking, journaling, and data visualization.
Mechanical Clock
Autonomous, aesthetically designed clock with movable magnetic digits, motion sensing, and smart alarm functionality.
Tesla Coil
High-voltage resonant transformer circuit generating lightning-like electrical discharges through electromagnetic coupling.
Tokamak Device
Experimental fusion research project exploring particle confinement in toroidal magnetic fields through simulation and physical prototype development.
Musashi - Game
Combat game with sophisticated sword fighting mechanics inspired by titles like For Honor and Dark Souls.
DIY Hydrogen Battery
Built a working hydrogen fuel cell from scratch inspired by basic chemistry principles
Wave Energy Converter
Innovative boat-attached energy harvesting system that transforms wave motion into usable electricity.
Bipedal Robot
Reinforcement learning-trained bipedal robot with innovative joint design enabling three-axis rotation.
Rocket Engine
Design and construction of a functioning rocket engine using butane and compressed air, featuring innovative cooling design and de Laval nozzle.