The 2023 Team
The Huntington Beach High School Energy Invitational Team is composed of high achieving high school students who are committed to applying thier diverse skillset to the challenge of the 2023 UCI Energy Invitational competition.
Lucas Ruebsamen is part of the engineering group and is leading the electrical and software engineering, control system and the embedded C software design within the group. His group is working with the microcontroller and writing the software fusing of all sensor and driver inputs to optimally control the motors and drive the vehicle.
Lucas is also the president of the HBHS 3D Printing club, and will use his CAD experience (w/Fusion 360) to help model and prototype mechanical parts.
Kirin Kunkle is part of the engineering group leading the mechanical engineering tasks. His group’s responsibilities include the mechanical design of the frame. His team will work closely with the electrical & software team to ensure both meeting safety requirements and optimizing the power-to-weight ratios.
Kirin is vice-president in the HBHS 3D Printing club and a student of Engineering Innovations. He will bring his CAD and engineering experience to the table.
