We have gathered some of the brightest talent that the University of Florida has to offer in order to make our project a reality. Our team is representing nearly every branch of Engineering, STEM, and business students from diverse backgrounds to bring innovative thinking and collaboration to the table.

Executive Board

Alexander Glotov | President

BRAKES

Our purpose is to design a braking system that stops TinyPod in a timely manner. Our team strives to design the best and safest brake system achievable, and through research and testing our design is constantly being improved. The current braking system is a pneumatic system designed with various solenoids, fittings, and spring-powered brake pads.

POWER SYSTEMS

Our purpose is to distribute adequate power to every electrical component of our hyperloop train. By communicating with mechanical sub-teams, we will calculate how much power is required and build a battery capable of producing said power. This will be done through researching, calculating, and testing the components necessary to make the battery.

POWERTRAIN

Our purpose is to innovate hyperloop propulsion methods to achieve high speeds in an efficient and safe manner. This is done through an iterative research-design-manufacture process, improving upon concepts using a smaller prototype hyperloop pod until we determine a design to scale up. The focus of powertrain is the acceleration of the pod and the interaction it has with the transportation track.

Sensors & Systems

Stability

Our purpose is to research, design, and implement the suspension systems on our hyperloop pod. In order to achieve this, we bring in technical skills developed in the classroom, workplace, and other projects, along with a dash of personal creativity. We focus highly on collaborative synergy by brainstorming and discussing design as a team.

STRUCTURES

Our purpose is to give the hyperloop vehicle a framework to attach components with adequate space and absorb foreseeable load comfortably.

Business

Our purpose is to provide the necessary funding, resources and/or personnel for the team to function. This is done by recruiting current UF students, maintaining alumni connections, and reaching out to prospective sponsors. Additionally, we ensure that the Gatorloop socials and website reflect the most up-to-date progress of the sub-teams as they research, design, manufacture or test their projects.

Technical Advisors