Felix Desourdy

• Manufacturing of more than 12 neurosurgical simulator (NeuroVR, now distributed by CAE, formerly known as NeuroTouch) including haptic surgical instruments • Modifying and enhancing NeuroVR simulator to facilitate manufacturing, lower manufacturing costs and increase reliability • Electronic certification of NeuroVR in collaboration with CAE • Mechanical integration of a new, more efficient haptic system (Entact low force) on the NeuroVR • Improvement of neurosurgery instruments connected to the 3DOF haptic arm • Technical support and quick problem solving for deployed simulators. • Active participation in research and development brainstorming in the Medical devices simulation group DESIGN / MANUFACTURING / INTEGRATION • Portable version of NeuroVR incorporating Entact 3DOF haptic systems. • Cardiac simulation tools in partnership with Bayer • Physical welding simulation handle (real-time capture of 6 degrees of freedom) and virtual simulation (Unreal Engine 4 (UE4)) • 4 orthopedic simulators for AO Foundation. • New type of haptic connector. • Orthopedic simulation tools (Kerisson punch, rodent, T-handle, drill, screwdriver with friction, curette, elevator freer, retractor, wire guide, awl, implant holder, calibration tool) • Accessories going on the AO Simulator (femur guide, hip side, arm rest, rotary joint) • Cost-effective 3D objects movement capture (close range precision motion tracking) system using a Raspberry pi and pi cameras combined with OpenCV in a Python environment.

Troubleshoot the readings of a nuclear moisture sensor by understanding how it works and identifying the various possible causes of the problem. Multiple inspection around the sensor was made to eventually lead to the cause of the problem. Improve the performance of drills at the casting floor by 700%. Design and implementation of a test method for the characterization of the drills. Modification of the installations in order to allow a greater air flow to the drill while limiting any pressure drop. Adjusting the parameters of the oiler Improve the performance of a prototype drilling machine to unclog ore holes. Design and construction of a device to locate the drill on the loading pipe. Profiling drilling rods to have less power loss during rotation Optimization of the compressed air route Design of a sample collection trap for ilmenite ore in a cargo hold.

Problem solving on production machines. (Heat Treatment Furnace, Welding Positioner, Hydraulic Press, Acid bath, Lathe, Milling Machine, Band Saw, Grinding Robot.) Horizontal band saw installation. Detailed training for the use of the band saw.

Adjustment and optimization of problematic production machine (Great improvement of the homogeneity of the flux distribution before the positioning of the silicon chips) Selection and testing of a measuring device allowing the inspection of microchips prior to soldering the chips.

Participation of the design in the R & D department of several components (air intake, exhaust, resonator, pump and electronic component anchor) of a prototype watercraft now sold as Seadoo Spark. https://www.sea-doo.com/watercraft/rec-lite/sea-doo-spark.html