Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
In the design brainstorming process - doing research on viable options and making a list of pros and cons
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Researched papers and read through spec sheets of sensors, etc. that the sponsor sent us
Signed up for safety training to be allowed in the MRI rooms for testing later
Made Gantt Chart for work until the end of the quarter
Filled out most of the required forms
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Risk Reduction Presentation (Team)
Meet with Ian/Tom to get Lab Needs form signed off (Team, Rachel will email)
Contact collaborators (Sam Ward, team in Brazil, etc.) to find out more about what they specifically are looking for (Team, Rachel will email)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Signed up for safety training on April 4th (via email on 3/8/17)
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Professor Gillett suggested we talk to Steve Roberts for space
Talked to Steve Roberts about space in his lab and he gave us a lab bench and door code (met 3/8/17 and 3/13/17 in person after sending emails)
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
None so far
Risks and Areas of Concern
Time constraint for ordering things to test if we have to do a hardware Risk Reduction
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Question for the professor: Can our Risk Reduction be to do research on MRI compatible sensors, signal processing, etc.?
Questions for sponsor collaborators: What is more important between force and displacement? What specific motions are you interested in?
Schedule
Gantt chart is updated on Gantt chart tab
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
None spent (~$600 remaining)
Progress on Report and Webpage
Started Webpage: Updated team page and started work on home page. Also updated Gantt chart and progress reports.