Three teams from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UP Diliman earned Second Place in the Design Category of the 2025 Undergraduate Project Competition, held under the Dr. Francis Chua Innovation Awards. The event recognizes innovative undergraduate research and design projects across the College of Engineering.
This year, all three entries submitted by the department placed among the top in their category—a remarkable feat that showcases the department’s dedication to excellence, innovation, and inclusive design.
The awarded projects are as follows:
Project BILANG:A Biomechanical Implementation for a Lightweight, Adaptive, and Non-Electric Grip
Developed by Marylen T. De la Cruz, Alfred Bennette N. Dexter, and Bill Andrew A. Saret, this project introduces a cost-effective and adaptive gripping device designed for individuals with upper limb disabilities.
Project SAMPA: Specific, Articulating, and Modular Pediatric Ankle-Foot Orthosis (AFO)
Sheine Gabrielle P. Buhay, Joseph Christian D. Cabrera, and Beatrix R. Guanio created a modular pediatric AFO that addresses the challenges of growth and mobility in children with lower limb impairments.
Braille Brick: Programmable Braille Dots for Visually Impaired Children
Designed by Winona Angela M. Ong, Aaron Roge M. Perido, and Charles Aaron E. Saac, the project aims to make early education more accessible to visually impaired children through programmable, tactile learning blocks.
This achievement was also featured on the UPD College of Engineering Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CM2uQgZug/
These recognitions affirm the department’s commitment to training socially aware engineers capable of designing solutions that respond to real-world needs. Congratulations to our students for bringing pride to the department and for embodying the spirit of innovation and service.
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