About Nico Brooks

I am a hardware designer and embedded systems engineer focused on building physical products that bridge the gap between digital intent and tangible interaction. My approach is rooted in iterative prototyping—moving quickly from sketch to PCB to resin enclosure.

As an incoming Electrical Engineering student at Drexel University, I am dedicated to mastering the intersection of signal processing, power electronics, and human-computer interaction. I believe the most compelling technology feels invisible, integrating seamlessly into the physical world.

2023

Electric Longboard

First intensive dive into electric transportation and power electronics.

2024

Self-Balancing EV (MK1)

Developed complex control systems and chassis from scratch.

2025

Cubelet & RP2040 Custom Board

Shift towards product design, interactive devices, and custom PCB workflows.

2025

Self-Balancing EV (MK2)

Refinement of stability and mechanical robustness.

2026

sEMG Gesture Wearable

Exploring muscle-sensing interfaces, ML on the edge, and high-density PCB design.

Future

Drexel Electrical Engineering

Deepening theoretical knowledge in electrical engineering and signals.

Future

Advanced Wearables

Scaling sEMG systems into a complete consumer-ready interface.

Capability4-layer PCBs
FirmwareBLE Stack
Fabrication3D Printing
IntelligenceEdge Impulse ML